http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/Kidney-blog.html The objective of Comprehensive-kidney-facts.com is to provide relevant, valuable information about the kidneys. This RSS feed informs you whenever a Web page has been added or updated. en-us Kidney Mon, 07 May 2012 18:43:10 GMT Mon, 07 May 2012 18:43:10 GMT comprehensive-kidney-facts.com http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/index.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/index.html The Kidney is one of the most essential organs. By far, it is the most transplanted organ in the world. The rising incidences of renal (kidney) failure is a cause for serious concern... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:14:50 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/diabetes.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/diabetes.html Diabetes is a disease that results when the pancreas produces insufficient amounts of insulin, or when cells fail to respond appropriately to insulin. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:10:19 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/urinary-tract-infection.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/urinary-tract-infection.html Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) affects millions of people each year. Urinary Tract Infection is cause by ... Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:54:55 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/risk-factors-of-high-blood-pressure.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/risk-factors-of-high-blood-pressure.html Did you know that some risk factors of high blood pressure are controllable while others are not? Controllable risk factors of high blood pressure include diet, physical activity... Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:25:05 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/lower-blood-pressure.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/lower-blood-pressure.html There are simple steps that can be taken to lower blood pressure. If you suffer from hypertension, you can lower blood pressure naturally. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:02:14 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/high-blood-pressure.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/high-blood-pressure.html High blood pressure affects over 30% of the population in western societies. Despite its prevalence, hypertension is largely preventable. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:32:05 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/causes-of-hypertension.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/causes-of-hypertension.html Understanding the primary causes of hypertension is the first step to effective treatment. When the primary causes of high blood pressure are effectively treated, blood pressure returns to normal. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:24:59 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-transplant-criteria.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-transplant-criteria.html Firstly, the patient's health has to be assessed. Kidney transplant criteria also include consideration of the recipient's age. Apart from the medical and physical factors... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:53:34 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-transplant-donor.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-transplant-donor.html A kidney transplant donor is someone who donates or agrees to donate one or both of their kidneys... A kidney donor may be either living or deceased (dead). Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:47:18 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/high-blood-pressure-affects.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/high-blood-pressure-affects.html High blood pressure affects most vital organs, including arteries, heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:28:26 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/stress-management.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/stress-management.html Stress management is a key factor in maintaining healthy kidneys and organs. Failure to manage or reduce stress can lead to many serious health conditions, including kidney failure. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:05:06 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/exercise-to-help-kidney-disease.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/exercise-to-help-kidney-disease.html Yes.. you can exercise to help kidney disease. Physical exercise provides numerous benefits that contribute to optimum health and well-being. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:50:15 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/super-foods.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/super-foods.html Super foods is a term used to describe foods (such as fruits, vegetables, pulses and nuts) that are considered to be highly nutritious. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:07:55 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/obesity.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/obesity.html Obesity is the accumulation of excess fat in the body. Individuals who are obese, over time, will most likely develop high blood pressure (hypertension)... leading to kidney failure. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:11:19 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidneyhealth.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidneyhealth.html Kidney health incorporates principles that are not only confined to the kidneys. Kidney health involves diet, detoxification, digestion... Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:55:40 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/types-of-kidney-stones.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/types-of-kidney-stones.html After patients pass kidney stones, it is important to analyze them to determine the types of kidney stones. The different types of kidney stones are classified according to their chemical composition. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:16:55 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/prevent-kidney-stones.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/prevent-kidney-stones.html It is possible to prevent kidney stones formation, in the majority of cases. Kidney stones prevention measures should, however, be tailored to each individual... Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:32:00 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/causes-of-kidney-infection.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/causes-of-kidney-infection.html Most common causes of kidney infection are bacterial infections. Sometimes an obstruction that interferes with the flow of urine can also cause the disease. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:05:18 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/renalfailure.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/renalfailure.html Once kidney function is impaired this is described as renal failure and is classified as either acute or chronic. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:39:39 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/natural-kidney-products.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/natural-kidney-products.html An increasing number of patients are turning to natural kidney products for relief form kidney conditions and to optimize kidney function. Studies and clinical trials confirm the effectiveness... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:49:04 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/ph-balance.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/ph-balance.html If the pH balance of the body is too low (acidic), the lungs and the kidneys constantly removes carbon dioxide... solutions measuring below 7 are acidic; and solutions measuring above 7 are alkaline. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:01:02 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidneydisease.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidneydisease.html Kidney disease is any condition which affects the proper functioning of the kidneys. This could range from mild infections... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:33:21 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/one-kidney.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/one-kidney.html t is possible to have a long, healthy, productive life living with one kidney. But, living with one kidney requires sensible lifestyle and dietary choices. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:22:13 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/sponge-kidney.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/sponge-kidney.html Medullary sponge kidney (commonly referred to as sponge kidney) is a kidney disorder that causes pools of urine to remain in the kidneys. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:51:55 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/alport-syndrome.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/alport-syndrome.html Alport Syndrome is an hereditary disorder... Alport syndrome affects the kidney, ears, and eyes. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:52:55 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-stent.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-stent.html A kidney stent (ureteric stent) is a plastic tube-like device used for internal drainage, between the kidney and the bladder. Kidney stents are used when there is blockage... Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:21:44 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/blood.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/blood.html Blood is the life of the body and it determines the quality of health and life. It is responsible for many crucial biological functions. So important is blood, that the kidneys are dedicated to ... Fri, 04 May 2007 14:47:37 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/water.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/water.html Almost all metabolic functions of the body require water which makes it an essential component of health care and disease prevention. But how much is enough? ... and what is the best quality water? Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:43:18 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/function-of-the-kidney.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/function-of-the-kidney.html Everyday the kidneys take on a heavy workload of filtering toxins from the blood and keeping the chemistry of the body in balance. The main function of the kidney is... Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:24:30 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/urineformation.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/urineformation.html Urine formation is one of the most important kidney functions. The physical and chemical composition of urine frequently forms the basis for many medical diagnosis. Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:16:07 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-stones.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-stones.html Kidney stones are common and can be as small as a microscopic spec or as large as a marble. According to recent statistics, 1 in every 10 persons will development kidney stones during their lifetime. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:27:39 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/diabetes-and-kidney-stones.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/diabetes-and-kidney-stones.html The link between diabetes and kidney stones is inconclusive but some studies suggest that there may be a link between diabetes and kidney stones. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:16:53 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-function-tests.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/kidney-function-tests.html Kidney function tests is a collective term used to describe a variety of individual tests and procedures, to evaluate how well the kidneys are functioning. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:19:46 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/end-stage-renal-disease.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/end-stage-renal-disease.html End stage renal disease is the most severe form of kidney failure. End stage renal disease occurs when kidney function is less than 10% of normal capacity. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:17:12 GMT http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/urinary-system.html http://www.comprehensive-kidney-facts.com/urinary-system.html The urinary system is well known for removing waste substances from the body, but its function goes well beyond this. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:08:42 GMT