News Tagged ‘kidney disease’

2009 ASN Renal Week is Oct. 27-Nov. 1

ASN logoThe American Society of Nephrology (ASN), a group that leads the fight against kidney disease in the U.S., holds its annual meeting and scientific exposition next week as part of ASN Renal Week, October 27 – November 1, 2009. The national Renal Week was originally formed as a way to disseminate information on new advances in the science of nephrology. Since then, the educational activities have greatly expanded to meet the needs of both practicing nephrologists and renal scientists.

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Baking soda may help those with kidney problems ward off dialysis

baking soda1 150x150 Baking soda may help those with kidney problems ward off dialysisPeople who suffer from chronic kidney disease may be able to ward off dialysis by taking a daily dose of baking soda, according to researchers from he Department of Renal Medicine and Transplantation at the William Harvey Research Institute Barts, and the London NHS Trust in London.

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OSP products ’should not be prescribed at all’

visicol 150x116 OSP products should not be prescribed at allA 62-year-old woman preparing for a colonoscopy followed her doctor’s orders and took a large dose of an oral sodium phosphate () solution to cleanse her bowel before the procedure. It wasn’t an unusual order. Many physicians either prescribe pills or solutions for their patients or recommend over-the-counter products. However, the patient’s kidneys began to fail. Doctors were able to partially resolve the problem, but the woman was left with stage 4 chronic kidney disease.

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High fiber diet is safest way to clean colon

high fiber foods1 150x150 High fiber diet is safest way to clean colonNews of serious and permanent kidney problems associated with colon cleansing products has left many colon-cleansing devotees looking for healthier alternative ways to detox. Alive, a Web site for holistic healing, suggests looking no farther than your grocery store for natural ways to rid toxins.

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Colon cleanse video gives a glimpse of what to expect

“Can the unhealthiest guy in the world fast on water for 40 hours AND get his colon cleansed?” It’s the question posed by Brian Labrecque with Depressing Prospects Films in his video Colon Hydrotherapy Cleansing for Dummies. The “very unhealthy guy” underwent a 40-hour water diet followed by a professional colon cleanse and shared it all, on tape, for viewers on YouTube to see.

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