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Talking to your patient about treatment options for kidney failure can help them make the right choice for the best possible outcome. Share KidneySPA’s comparison chart with them so they can easily see the options and, with your guidance, understand which is best suited to meet their medical needs.
Many leading health organizations are recommending the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet to help all health-conscious diners. Approved and recommended by the National Kidney Foundation, The American Heart Association and many others, the DASH diet helps decrease blood pressure, lowers the risk for heart disease, stroke and cancer, and reduces the risk of kidney stone formation.
What Can You Eat on the DASH Diet?
Research has shown that blood pressure can be reduced with an eating plan that is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and total fat, as well as a diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
The DASH diet also includes whole grain products, fish, poultry and nuts, and reducing or eliminating red meat, sweets, added sugars and sugar-containing beverages that can put a strain on your body. The diet is rich in potassium, magnesium and calcium, as well as protein and fiber, to give your body all the right nutrients it needs.
How to Start Using the DASH Plan
The DASH eating plan calls for a certain number of daily servings from various food groups. The number of servings you require may vary depending on your caloric needs. Talk to your physician about your individual needs so that together you can develop a plan for which food groups, servings and serving sizes are right for your DASH Diet.
Learn more about the DASH Diet and discover helpful tips and meal plan samples on the National Kidney Foundation’s website. The DASH eating plan, along with other lifestyle changes, can help you be your healthiest self!
Remember to consult your doctor and dietitian before you initiate any new diet.
Reaching a point in your health journey where dialysis is required can be intimidating at first, but KidneySpa has some tips and information for first-timers. First-time dialysis patients should be ready to change their habits and routines, from your favorite activities to how you care for your body. But remember: you can always make changes and adjustments throughout your treatment process. Everyone’s experience with dialysis is unique, but as experts in renal care and dialysis, we put together some helpful tips for first-time patients.
Research & Ask Questions Before starting your treatment, it’s good to understand how dialysis works. Ask your team about the process – how long, how often, what it involves, etc. Also ask about insurance coverage, transportation, community resources and anything else you want to know.
Focus on Your Wellness Doctors recommend that anyone on dialysis consider dietary and lifestyle changes to improve their health. If you can, talk with a dietitian about the phosphate binders you might be taking, advice on what foods to avoid, how to track your eating habits and more.
Meet the Team Before You Go Knowing your team and familiarizing yourself with the facility beforehand can make you feel more comfortable on your first day of treatment. Call ahead to ask for a tour and ask for recommendations on what to wear, what to bring and what to leave at home.
Know You’re Not Alone You probably won’t be the only one going through dialysis on any given day, and soon your dialysis center will become a kind of home away from home. Bring an open mind to your first appointment, because you never know when you’ll meet a lifelong friend!
Our team at KidneySPA is ready to answer all your questions and guide you on your kidney care journey. Contact us to schedule a tour.
Aunque muy pequeños, los riñones realizan una gran tarea recogiendo y eliminando los residuos resultantes de todo lo que comemos y bebemos al filtrar la sangre y, a través de la orina, eliminar los desechos y el exceso de líquido que se acumulan en el organismo.
Los riñones también ayudan a controlar la presión arterial y la acidez de la sangre, participan en la producción de glóbulos rojos y ayudan a mantener el equilibrio del agua y los electrolitos, como el sodio y el potasio que contribuyen a nuestra salud ósea.
Mantener y preservar nuestra salud renal, y tener una buena calidad de vida, es una tarea a la cual podemos contribuir cotidianamente con buenos hábitos, como hacer ejercicio regularmente, reducir la ingesta de azúcar y sal, controlar la presión arterial, comer sano, mantener un peso saludable, hidratarnos bien y evitar el tabaquismo y la automedicación.
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