Tag: kidney
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11 Signs Your Body Needs a Kidney Flush
Avoid kidney disease by knowing these symptoms. Recognizing the signs that your body needs a kidney flush can help you take proactive steps to support kidney health and promote detoxification. A kidney flush requires eating and drinking specific foods and drinks that promote toxin elimination. But you must start by knowing the earliest signs of…
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7 Things That Cause Kidney Stones (And How to Prevent Them)
Did you know that around 10% of people in the US will suffer from kidney stones during their lifetime? In some countries, such as Saudi Arabia, as much as 20% of the population experiences kidney stones. Scientists believe this painful condition’s increasing incidence and prevalence is due to poor water intake, unhealthy eating habits, and…
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Nephrologist Donates Kidney to a Transplant Patient
When a nephrologist’s patient couldn’t find a kidney donor, the doctor decided to donate his. Dr. Aji Djamali always felt inspired by people who donated organs and wanted to do his part to help. Djamali felt the calling to donate his kidney shortly after becoming a nephrologist and transplant surgeon. Having the rare blood type…
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20 Signs of Preeclampsia Never to Ignore
There’s nothing more exciting than finding out you’re expecting a child. However, your body goes through many changes, and it can be a confusing and even scary time. Conditions like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can threaten the health and safety of both you and your child. If this is your first pregnancy, you may not…