A recent study out of Portugal found that incorporating acupuncture into dialysis treatments had noteworthy benefits for patients—and was quite comfortable despite the needles. Acupuncture treatments were administered simultaneously alongside dialysis treatments. In the study, “Integrating Acupuncture Into a Dialysis Center,” published in Healthcare in May, the authors note that there’s a growing interest in creating…
Acupuncture Improves Outcomes for Dialysis Patients: Study
June 18, 2023
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10 Common Habits That Increase Risk of Kidney Dialysis
The trend of chronic kidney disease has been rising in the 21st century, affecting more than 10 percent of the population. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that one in seven Americans suffered from chronic kidney disease in 2021 (pdf). That same year, a total of 786,000 patients suffered kidney failure….
Winter Tips for Nourishing Kidneys and How to Identify Dysfunction
Our kidneys play a vital role in the healthy function of our bodies. Knowing how to nourish, treat, and identify dysfunction of the kidneys, especially in the winter months is valuable. Jonathan Liu, a professor at Georgian College in Canada and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner, provides tips to strengthen the kidneys in the winter…
Membranous Nephropathy after COVID-19 Vaccination
On my last flight I was searching for a seat and a kind woman who appeared to recognize me, smiled at an open seat next to her. I sat down and learned she is married to a prominent government official with whom she was traveling. As we talked she told me her story of taking…
Australia’s Labor Party Commits to Closing the Indigenous Health Gap in Latest Election Campaign
April 25, 2022
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Federal Labor has said it will commit to closing the gap on Indigenous Australians’ health outcomes if elected to government on May 21. Launching the election policy the centre-left opposition party announced if elected they would train 500 additional Indigenous health workers, as well as invest in life-saving dialysis and rheumatic heart disease treatments for Aboriginal…
Australia to Bring Life Saving Meds Manufacturing Back Onshore
Australia is set to begin manufacturing a number of life-saving medicines used to treat kidney disease and cancer. Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, said in a statement on April 3 that making crucial medicines domestically secures Australian access to treatment, increases local jobs and develops the nation’s skills, reported AAP. “The pandemic has shown us…
Preventing Kidney Disease
Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist. They sit below the rib cage on each side of the body. Kidneys filter blood. They remove waste products and water to make urine. They filter about a half cup of blood every minute. The kidneys also make substances that control your blood…
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