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Winner of a video, been searching for "how do you treat chronic kidney disease naturally?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Ponack Acclaimed Prepotence - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is an awesome one off guide for discovering how to help your kidney function without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
Hi James, I'm from Northampton UK, and 2 weeks ago was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD. So basically I felt like the bottom had fallen out of my world until I came across your channel. I have to admit I am a little overweight but nothing to really worry about but apart from that I thought I was leading a reasonable healthy life. Several years ago now My Husband and I had both decided to have a more plant based diet so this diagnosis was quite a surprise. But now that I have found you I plan to fly back in history and watch all your videos and get myself up to speed before my next Doctors appointment. Thank you so much for words of wisdom, I am now slowly coming out of panic mode!
I was diagnosed with CKD 10 years ago, stage 3 at that time. Now I’m on stage 4. I have been quite strict on the food that I eat. However, it’s been 10 years and thank God, I’m still fighting not to go on dialysis.
niveda jackson in my case, I stopped soda and all colored drinks. Just plain water. I eat low potassium, phosphorus, protein, carb and I’ve eliminated processed and sugary food. You can check my channel for healthy cooking methods.
I would like to say THANK YOU for having one of the most informative web sites for CKD. May you be blessed for spending so much of your valuable time to share your experience and knowledge with us!! I'm dealing with PKD, in which progression can only be slowed by eating/lifestyle habits.
Thank you for your support. I grew up with a mom with chronic kidney disease, but it wasn't until I had to face having it that I realized just how limited the support was for kidney patients. When we do find information online, so much of it is highly general, wrong, and/or dangerous. I couldn't accept that nor the grim outlook my first doctors gave me. Being a super nerd, I scienced the heck out of kidney disease treatments, learning all along the way from any doctor, scientist, hospital, or educator that would speak to me. I believe we will see a massive change in our lifetimes with how kidney disease is treated - and the heart of that change will be nutrition. Dietitians have been saying this for so long, but the majority of doctors will not listen to them. As more of us team up with dietitians, that voice of hope and possibilities will grow stronger, and future kidney patients will have a better chance to kick kidney disease to the curb! Thanks again! Together we are all helping to make a better future.
Most doctors don't bother to educate patients nor recommend them to go to a dietitian or nutritionist to help change their diets to help patients get better. All they tell patients is you got this so take this pill. Bye see u next time.
I am so glad I found your videos. The last time my labs showed that my kidney function improved from stage 5 to stage 3. When are you getting your end of 2019 results? How far are you from stage 2? Cannot wait to hear!!
My next labs are in about 3 weeks. I'm extremely excited to see where I am at - and how well using Renadyl for the last 3 months has improved my health. I would still love to get to stage 2, but even if I don't get there yet, I am so pleased with how far I have come in the last year. January 2nd marks the 1 year anniversary of when I was supposed to be dead without dialysis (according to the first Nephrologist). I am thrilled to still be here, be extremely active, and to feel so great without every having gone on dialysis.
Thank you so much James for your inspiration to me in 2019, and all the best in 2020. Because of all the effort and excellent advice you have put into your videos and website, I feel that I have some control over my CKD for the first time since being diagnosed several years ago. You truly are an inspiration to both myself and to my wife (who worries about my health).
Great News!!!. My GFR has increased 4 points in 4 months thanks to you. Now im going vegan sos. Hope for better results next dr appointment. Bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon
So glad you got in another video before the end of the year, James! Thank you so much for all that you do and the spirit in which you do it! You are indeed an inspiration and a lifesaver! All the best to you and yours for the new year and decade! :)
Thank you for your sharing your knowledge. My mother's GFR was 23 in October 2019. The January 2020 blood work showed a GFR of 37. She eliminated animal protein, reduced salt and monitors sugars. No processed foods. She is 70 yrs old and is optimistic about spending more time with her grandchildren. God bless you sir.
So happy to see a new video from you. I have been so inspired and encouraged by you since my diagnosis in May 2019. Thank you and all the best in the new year.
Thank you! I had been extremely busy with work and travel, which kept me away from home and my video equipment. Things always get busy the last 3 months of the year, but then they are relaxed the rest of the year, so expect lots of new content. I have one big project I'm working on which is VERY EXCITING. My next labs are in late January and I will be posting my before and after labs to see how well the Renadyl Probiotic works to further boost my kidney function! I can already tell it's having a positive impact on me after using it for a little over 2 months straight. It's a probiotic that metabolizes toxins in our gut so that they are not absorbed into our blood stream. Studies have shown it can lower BUN and Creatinine (which increases GFR). Keep an eye out for that video in February!
It does break my heart to tell people "This is normal". I know the Nephrologist want to help, but they are so disconnected from us patients that it comes across as hard to understand, frustrating, and depressing. The good news is that knowing that can help. We all get frustrated with the limited real help and support. I meet new doctors all the time (I'm an extremely social person with CKD) and I always ask for their best advice for patients. I constantly hear "Watch your sodium and drink more water". It is extremely rare that they tell you what to watch your sodium for (how much), and even rarer for them to tell me how much water a person should drink...just more. A lot of dietitians feel the exact same way - they CAN help us, but the doctors are reluctant to refer us. I'm going to try and address this problem in 2020 by making a whole lineup of videos that are very factual and to the point, without any of my opinions. I hope the videos will be useful for doctors to learn how to better communicate with patients, and that those videos can help the newly diagnosed learn about all the techno-speak that comes with the disease. I'm actually really excited about doing that - and I have a group of Nephrologist and Dietitians who are helping me. 2020 will be a huge year for helping people better understand Kidney Disease!
GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU ONCE AGAIN MY FRIEND. I HOPE YOU HAD A VERY FELIZ NAVIDAD AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. YOU ALWAYS COME WITH A VERY GOOD ADVICES AND FOR THAT I REALLY THANK YOU. CONGRATULATIONS ! FROM CALIFORNIA.
Thank you so much for your support! My videos have come a long way from that first video last February shot on my cell phone. I'm now putting a lot of effort into trying to make them shorter (I love to talk). This version is actually my 4th version of this. The first one ended up being almost an hour since I was explaining every little thing. Then in my second version it got down to closer to 30 minutes, but I somehow got a large smudge on my lens and everything was blurry. For me, that just gave me more practice for the next version...and then the final version. My goal for 2020 is to keep most videos to under 12 minutes total - maybe 6-8 minutes when possible. I find it pretty fun working with a time limit.
Hello I just recently discovered Dadvice TV and thoroughly enjoy watching while learning .I am from Nova Scotia Canada and in stage 3 with gfr 30. We don't get to see a nephrologist until stage 4. I am trying to remain or up my gfr ,I am beginning keto and working on losing a few pounds along with doing much more plant based ,totally gave up red meat and watching sodium
Had gastric bypass full RNY IN 2010. Your diet stopped foaming first time in 20 yrs. Surgery stopped diabetes. Vitamins have to be adjusted since poor absorption after gastric bypass. Can wait to see signs of improving from 16 to 22 last 2 weeks ago. Can't wait to see new labs. In RV leaving Tampa to L.A.. in 6 weeks.
Glad to hear things are improving. You also reminded me of something really important - how our bodies are a little different after we've had surgery. I had some trouble when I first went on a Keto diet and it was baffling - it was extremely difficult for me to get into Ketosis. One of my doctors realized I had no gallbladder, which has a direct impact on eating high-fat foods. To compensate I had to modify which fats I was eating, as well as increase the amount. When you get a chance, check out Renadyl ( www.dadvicetv.com/renadyl ) and ask your doctor if they think it will help you. This is as close to a magic pill as I have found. It's a probiotic that metabolizes toxins in our gut, letting us pass them instead of absorbing them and making our kidneys filter them out. I will be posting a video in February with results from a 90-day period taking 2 tablets a day. I will share labs from before the 90 days and after, and I haven't missed a single day. I can tell there is a marked improvement after just over 2 months on it daily. Enjoy your trip to LA! I used to live down in SoCal. LOVED the weather and people, didn't like the congestion on the roads (I love road trips, but not sitting in traffic).
Terrific advice....congratulations for a great year, and I wish you even more in 2020. My partner is stage 4 and we need to be more pro active.....he seems to just concede that dialysis or transplant are the only ways, but I know there is more to do. thanks again.....
Do everything you can to convince him that dialysis and transplant are NOT to only options! Stage 4 gives him more room to make changes and find what works to help delay or avoid ever needing dialysis. Feel free to email me with any questions, motivation, or to help in reviewing his labs to figure out questions to ask his doctors. Remind him that he is not alone - we have an entire community of kidney warriors here who support each other. Lets help him kick kidney disease to the curb!
@@DADVICETV thank you. I ordered the book "stopping kidney Disease" and I have made contact with a dietitian here in Asheville who says she does work with CKD patients, so that is a plus....hopefully we can start to do better than "ease up on salts, and see me next year and get on dialysis", which seems to be all we hear from his renal doctor each year.
You can do it - feel free to reach out for support or motivation! Are you currently working with a dietitian or taking a renal multivitamin? I will have a video coming in Feb with actual lab results from me using Renadyl for 90 straight days. Keep an eye out for it - I am anticipating some great improvements!
Give this video a THUMBS UP if you found it helpful. Let me know in the comments what tip is the most important to you. Thank you all for a wonderful 2019 - I look forward to making new videos in 2020 that are even more helpful for all of us fighting kidney disease.
You are just so clinical and unflinching in your way of passing your information. I believe this will come to a point where, even when it gets to Stage 1, we won't still be satisfied...because, our focus will now be on new research for the healing of nephron's
Dear James, please make a specific vedio regarding diabetic nephropathy and how to reverse the same, if someone is in stage 3b with a creatinine level above 3
Work and travel kept me so busy. I've also been planning a lot for 2020 - can't wait to get all the new stuff up. I'm also trying something new and will be getting my final labs at the end of this month and doing a video in Feb about it. It is going to be HUGE for helping those with a high BUN and high Creatinine (which should be all of us). It is taking pretty much all my effort to not start posting all over the place about it...but I'm waiting for my final set of labs before sharing the results of this 90-day strategy.
The Scripture says that "men ought always to pray, and not to faint" (Luke 18:1); and if ever there is a time when they feel their need of prayer, it is when strength fails and life itself seems slipping from their grasp. Often those who are in health forget the wonderful mercies continued to them day by day, year after year, and they render no tribute of praise to God for His benefits. But when sickness comes, God is remembered. When human strength fails, men feel their need of divine help. And never does our merciful God turn from the soul that in sincerity seeks Him for help. He is our refuge in sickness as in health. God is just as willing to restore the sick to health now as when the Holy Spirit spoke these words through the psalmist. And Christ is the same compassionate physician now that He was during His earthly ministry. In Him there is healing balm for every disease, restoring power for every infirmity. His disciples in this time are to pray for the sick as verily as the disciples of old prayed. And recoveries will follow; for "the prayer of faith shall save the sick." We have the Holy Spirit's power, the calm assurance of faith, that can claim God's promises. The Lord's promise, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18), is just as trustworthy now as in the days of the apostles. It presents the privilege of God's children, and our faith should lay hold of all that it embraces. Christ's servants are the channel of His working, and through them He desires to exercise His healing power. It is our work to present the sick and suffering to God in the arms of our faith. We should teach them to believe in the Great Healer-from the book Ministry of Healing
Results on January 15. New creatine is 2.4. Gfr is 26. Dec 11 gfr was 16. Dec 23 was 22 and now 26. Hope to jump to stage 3 by end of Feb. Been taking renadyl 3 weeks. Excited about results after it kicks in. 3 months. Still waiting for hallucinations from salvia. None yet disappointed lol. Never took drugs in my life. Keep u posted. Thanks no dialysis here. Was close. Dr had the dialysis talk with me. Shortness of breath started and Dr's appointment today. Always played tennis til 6 months ago. FULL Gastric bypass 10 yrs ago. Thank you . Stayed on diet except through ignorance of learning.
Fantastic! I just got my labs from 90 days straight of Renadyl - BUN and Creatine at lowest levels since diagnosed!!!! I will be posting a video soon all about it and exactly what all I did over the 90 days. I think people will be shocked by what I have to share. At Nephrologist office (sitting here now) and she is extremely impressed. Keep up with it! You are doing amazing!
@@DADVICETV I wish you could make videos about the leading causes of kcd like,Iga nephropathy, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome..and raise awareness among those who might have much protein in their urine to take the matter seriously and see nephrologist.bcz it's a sign of kidneys problem.
Hi there, I’ve been enjoying your channel. I have inherited Polycystic Kidney Disease and recently found out at how keto etc can have a big impact. Very exciting for me and my children. Just wondering if you would do, or have done a video about how you use Cronometer?
I have not done a video about how I use Chronometer and that is a great suggestion! It is a fantastic app and also used by the dietitians at The Kidney RD. My next video should be up this weekend and I am diving into the misunderstood and highly controversial world of Salt and Kidney Disease. I learned a lot while researching for it and talking to many doctors and dietitians.
Where I live anyway you don't get a Renal dietician until you are on dialysis. I am stagec5 but not on dialysis . In fact coz I have diabetes a regular diabetes dietician won't take me coz two different ones said you need a Renal dietician. It's all messed up. Glad you found others that help you.
A bowl of blue berrys every day. Fruit smoothie with beet juice or one slice of raw beet blended in with one tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar . No pork, 80% less beef, moderate chicken. Fruit salads and veg salads. Lots of water..and no alcohol. One glass of alcohol makes me sick as a dog. Salvia supplement=great Less sugar. Lots of walking. 8 hours sleep a night. All this has helped greatly. Good luck!
Terry Smith can you give us the exact name of the salvia supplement you take and if we can find that on amazon? I greatly greatly super appreciate your help...I am now thinking about purchasing Renadyl
Planetary brand 120 count on Amazon. About 15$ cheap considering. It took a lot of the pain away. Mostly localised to just my kidney now. If I don't follow my strict health guidelines. Sleeping, eating, drinking, excersizeing not to much. Walking about 10 to 20 miles a. Week. Depending on how I feel.
Hello from Tampa, Fl Dad! Thanks for the helpful videos. Hey, what do you think of drinking Distilled Water to put less stress and cleanse the kidneys?
Hi there - I was just down in the Tampa area earlier this year before COVID became a problem. I personally filtered tap water that does not go through our homes water softener and when I can, I do purchase distilled bottled water. I'm not sure if it really makes a difference, but it is my preference when I do purchase water.
@@DADVICETV I'd like to drink distilled water, but store-bought tastes like plastic. I had to go back to purified water. BTW: regarding diet, have you tried Proper Food Combining? It makes digestion much easier, especially if you're eating a large meal.
Correct. My first goal was to not die and to not go on Dialysis (which the doctors told me I had to do or I'd be dead within 45 days). They told me there was no hope of getting better, GFR 13 was the highest I was able to get back up to. I set a goal - Stage 2 within a year. I so remember that day, the doctor rolled her eyes thinking I was absolutely crazy...and maybe I was. But I made it up to Stage 3 and have been working my way through Stage 3. Stage 3 is a tough one because it covers a 30 point range, where all of the other stages only cover 15 point. My next labs are in late January and I'll see how far I made it within the 1 year. I've been doing a lot with my diet and my current doctors have not ruled out that I might hit stage 2 at my next labs, though it would be pretty amazing (That would mean a 52 point increase in my GFR over the year). No matter what, I am extremely happy to have already improved my health and love that I suffer absolutely no symptoms of CKD. This is such an odd disease - my kidneys are still the same scared up and damaged ones that sent me to the hospital with a dangerously low GFR, but today you wouldn't know that without blood work.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach Hooray for you! And here’s to a phenomenal lab report in January! I believe you will reach your goal. Please keep up your inspiring videos.😍
Hi James, I would like to know why you think Animal Protein is stressful for the kidneys as I truly don't understand that statement to be true. I have improved my kidney function from a 2 to a 3 and have kept it stable for 4 years. I eat Animal Protein (Grassfed only without hormones & antibiotics) 7 days a week. If I eat too many eggs, that is what doesn't seem to help. How many studies were done to say Animal Protein is stressful for the kidneys ? Who were financially supporting the study ? These are important questions to know the answers. Also, what works for a person may not work for another, even where it comes to Kidney Disease.
Protein discussion can get pretty in depth. While protein is not seen as an issue for those with health, or only slightly damaged kidneys, you can search google or any medical research site and find a wide range of studies and documents on the increased stress/workload placed on the kidneys when a person has a lower functioning kidney and consumes animal protein compared to plant based protein. Part of this is due to animal based protein causing the kidneys to go into hyper filtration mode, which could last for several hours. There is also limited additional research suggesting animal protein can deliver an acid load to the kidneys, increase ammonia production, and damage the sensitive (and already extremely valuable) kidney cells. I consumed a good deal of animal protein as I made my way up from stage 5, but I most likely would have improved faster if I would have also leveraged plant based protein for some or most of my protein. I don’t want this to come across as animal protein is bad - it is that plant based protein is better when you have low kidney function. Since my goal is to never need dialysis, I want to know every edge I can get to get me healthier and keep me there.
@@DADVICETV , I was wondering whether these studies were done with grassfed protein. I believe the grain fed protein would be harder on the kidneys than grassfed due to the Farmers that raise their Cattle on grass instead of grain all year round that they also stop adding hormones as well. All of these things effect the kidneys whether they are in great condition or not. It has been proven that Vegan Diets do not help as much as they once thought. There are nutrients that we can get from meat protein that just is not available in vegetable protein. Thanks for this discussion James. Always interested in the information that you find out too.
Hi, thought you might want to watch the video by Dr. Micheal Greger on the difference of plant and animal based protein on kidneys. Research seems to show that plant based is so much less stressful on kidneys. nutritionfacts.org/video/which-type-of-protein-is-better-for-our-kidneys/ Hope this helps.
socialslacker You should check out my videos on how much weight I lost with a modified Keto diet and IM. Never did I think it was possible to drop weight so easily and quick! Just make sure your kidney function is high enough to handle the change to Keto and always check with your doctor before implementing a fasting regiment.
mr.mixleplix i know Cordyceps has some benefits for Kidney’s, but i think i bought a batch of bad mushroom products, Cordyceps and Turkey Tail from amazon, i think the company is wild shrooms, label says it is harvested from a “trusted” supplier from china.... those were the only 2 new supplements i added, and my GFR levels took a hit....
@@ismellnice83 yes there is is pretty positive research on those suppliments I would definitely go with a trusted brand in the US and not China personally. Of course consult with your doc.
Thanks James. Happy new year. As always, you are my inspiration. Recently I have been experiencing severe itching sensation on my legs just after having dinner. I am not sure if it has any link with CKD. My urea level is normal.
Could be a number of things - but keep an eye on your phosphorus level when it comes to itching. I will have a huge announcement/new treatment results coming in Feb. Keep an eye out for that one - I've been trying something and will share my before and after lab results along with details. I'm feeling great and can't wait to see what my labs show!
Your family doctor can do labs to check your kidneys - then once you know how they are doing, you can make a plan to move forward. Lots of great info here following what I did - both the things that helped and what didn't. Just make sure to work with your health care team and DO NOT self prescribe. What works for one person isn't always going to be helpful for another. Best of luck!
Your video i trust more than what doctor says. My GFR was 49 last year, this year is 59. I did not do anything except vegan and intermittent fasting. I like milk in tea but afraid of animal protein and high in phosphorus, should i have one cup milk a day for tea, or just forget at present i use home made cashew milk for tea. But want to have just one cup milk, cant decide.
Thank you for your support. While my advice can't replace a doctors, most dietitians would agree that having some milk with a GFR in the 50s is perfectly fine. I've found (and hear it every day from other kidney warriors) that most doctors have very little understanding of nutrition, so they fall back on the limited and outdated training they were provided back in med school. I believe nutrition was in the chapter right after Leeching and before sacrificing sheep - or at least the nutritional information they use feels that outdated. Keep up eating vegan and using Intermittent fasting and if you need some help, a dietitian can be a great resource - but it sounds like you have this under control and are doing fantastic!
The "e" clarifies that it is calculated using 1 of many available formulas. This is a measure of kidney filtering and can't be measured directly, so labs use a calculation. You can learn more about understanding GFR at th-cam.com/video/dyAMjdtsNfk/w-d-xo.html
I know you mention a few times n your videos about scam artists that are out there, it there any way you could comment on DUNCAN CAPICCHIANO and the Kidney Disease Solution. Talking about some of these sites could be a meaningful video for you to produce. Thank you!
Hi Dave, you’re an inspiration x me, I would like to ask you have the fístula and then find out that you don’t need to go through dialysis? And Ud that was the case, did they took off the fístula?
This is an area I do not know much about - BUT, I do have a Nephrologist joining LIVE this Wednesday at 7pm EDT to talk about Dialysis and Dialysis Access!!!! Make sure you are a subscriber and click the bell to turn on notification - they you can join the LIVE broadcast and submit questions in the live chat! I'll also make certain to ask him this question in case you don't catch the live broadcast.
Getting off of dialysis can be difficult, but it is not impossible for some people. I like to stick with things I have experience with or that my doctors have spoken to me directly about, and dialysis is one are I have been fortunate enough to never experience. My best advice is to look at the book Stopping Kidney Disease ( amzn.to/36mtcIk ) and working with your Nephrologist to put together a plan to safely graduate from dialysis. Good luck - I know it isn't easy and for some, the damage to their kidneys is too great.
Do you eat any animal protein today? If so, how many grams daily and what protein specifically. I recall that you did Keto at one point and lost a stage. Does this mean you have given it up and are only plant based today and that your creatinine levels have improved?! Thanks. Curious. Wishing you the best!
Hi James, I'm a new subscriber. My mom was recently diagnosed with CKD Stage 5 with 8% kidney functionality. She underwent blood transfusion (2 bags) to increase her hemoglobin count. All of her vital organs are working properly except for the kidneys. She is not diabetic and no history of heart attack. Her Nephrologist recommendation is restricted to hemodialysis but my mother does not want it. We're currently at home and she seems to be very weak and thin. She is having a hard time to stand up. Would you recommend taking renadyl only and eating foods rich in iron? Hope you will answer. Thank you in advance.
Louie, hope your mom is doing good. Take probiotics...in mexico they treat CKD differently...they game my mom probiotics and gave her a strict diet, if thats fails then dialysis. No meats, a lot of vegetables, but no greens like broccoli, spinach, etc...there is alot of food items they cannot consume
How is your mom doing. I wondered what the do in other countries. Is it possible to tell me what probiotics and what the diet recommendation was for her. Please and thanks. Despite following the diet I am slowly increasing (not in a good way) though I have not been doing everything. I have lost a bunch of weight ( over 60 lbs) but I still have a ways to go. Thanks again. Janice
Thank you for your video series- they are very helpful. In the future I look forward to seeing more about diet. I have the problem of no renal dietician available in the area where I live. I consulted with a diabetic dietician but she really didn't know much about kidney diets, so I have had to rely on my own limited research. I also have a physical handicap that prevents much exercise, but I'm trying to do everything I can diet-wise to avoid dualysis. Mmy last gfr was 20, and since them Ihve been doing a plant based diet with only egg whites as a source of what can't be gotten from plant foods, such as some amino acids. I am hoping to see some improvement on my next labwork.
Thank you for your support! Finding a good dietitian with experience treating kidney patients can be VERY difficult. The good news is there is someone working to make that problem go away! Check out kidneyrd.com/ - online Renal Dietitians with REAL experience. They just ran a class through a soon to be available course that you'll see me talking about a lot when it is ready for the public to take. There is so much to love about the team at The Kidney RD, and Jessianna and I share so much in our approach to fighting kidney disease. The people her team works with use Chronometer to track their foods, get doctors authorization to share labs with her team and will walk through the basics (how to prepare your kitchen, how to shop, how to make meals, how to keep things from getting boring) to the advanced. Reach out to them and let them know James @ Dadvice TV sent you. They are amazing at helping people with CKD!
My kidneys were damaged from long term use of Ibuprofen. As my kidney function fell, my blood pressure became more and more difficult to control, eventually leading to kidney failure. The damage to my kidneys includes scaring and shriveling, which is permanent. Now I am holding stable around Stage 3/4 and have no symptoms and all of my energy has returned. I continue to live healthy to reduce the burden I place on my damaged kidneys.
Diagnosed with lupus recently....still couple of labs pending....my reports say I have low Total cholesterol,low LDL(low lipoproteins), borderline Low HDL and also blood urea nitrogen is low.....my doctor to eat meat but I'm vegan !!! Is it anything to do with low kidney function?
Hi James,thank you and your blog had been a blessing to many.First and foremost,in all healing process,spiritual healing precedes physical healing.The recognition of the great fact that God is the source of true healing as stated in His word,and the first step is in coming to him by faith and forgiveness for all our sins.We also pray for guidance as to the steps we take in our treatment.The book Stopping Kidney Disease by Lee Hull is great book of information.It talks about the benifits of a plant based diet,potential renal acid load of each food group , advanced product of glycation and so many other things.It also talks about Keto acid supplementation plus low protein diet as advocated by the late Dr Mackenzie Walser of John Hopkins Hospital.In asian countries like malaysia,taiwain,and many others these ketoacids under the brand Ketosteril had been taken by many ckd patients in conjunction with low protein diet and they were able to stabilize their kidney function for years or decades.Ketoacids are amino acids without the urea and can prevent protein energy malnutrion and keep you r albumin high.In the US ,ketoacids are just being recently introduces,one is magnesiu based as Albutrix and one is calcium based such as Ketorena which is the alternative of Ketosteril in the US.Lets say on CKD stage 3 your protein reauirement is 60 gram.30 gram will come from the diet,plant based protein and the rest will be supplemented by ketocids to make up for the protein deficit.There are reports of ckd patients improving their gfr tremendously by doing this.What are your opinion and thoughts about this?
Thank you for your thoughts. A video at "nutritionfacts.org" by Dr. Greger shows the research for a plant based protein diet putting so much less stress on the kidneys than a animal protein diet. the video is at: "nutritionfacts.org/video/which-type-of-protein-is-better-for-our-kidneys/" I would like to know more about ketoacids.....will most likely buy the book you mentioned....thanks for the info.
@Dadvice I have got Nephrotic Syndrome from 2003 , from 2004 to present i'm good , all test blood good, creatinine 100 µmol my blood test. i'm playing boxing, can i continue play ? and my creatinine µmol is ok ?. could you give me an ideas. Thanks a lot.
My problem is that I also have IBS and a lot of the things that would be good for me to eat for my kidneys will also be the same things that would send me to the bathroom way too much. I have a double edged sword so to speak.
Check out myproucro.com/gut-supplements/ - it's from the same people who make ProRenal+D, the renal multivitamin I use and highly recommend. My wife has suffered from IBS and other issues with her digestive system since having our first child over 8 years ago. A few months ago the folks who make ProRenal+D and I were talking and I mentioned her IBS and they sent my wife a few bottles of ProUCRO. It has worked amazingly for my wife - especially during a certain time of the month. We tried to figure out exactly why it is helping her - I believe it's the combo of vitamins, especially the Bs. My wife uses the chewable and likes the flavor. Let me know if you try this and if it helps you! When you order, let them know James @ Dadvice TV recommended it (I do not get anything, but it helps them to know the word is getting out...and they have been so kind to offer discounts on ProRenal+D).
Hi sir james, happy new year. I have a ckd 5 and my gfr is 13% and my creatinin is 328 but im still on medication but my nephro didn’t want me to take any supplements. Is it possible that my gfr get improve just like for what you have said. Thank you
Many doctors fear supplements because the first thing they think about are the herbs that many people want to use to try and improve their health. The herbs can be of different qualities, different quantities, and sometimes contain dangerous fillers...let alone many have not be proven to be effective. When talking to your doctor about supplements, be very specific. Ask them about Iron, Fiber, Vitamins D, B vitamins - then they will better understand what you are asking about. Many don't think of these as supplements at first - they think of them as vitamins and minerals. How much you can improve is an unknown. No doctor can answer that question and it will be different for each person. Some people have too much damage and are unable to improve. Some people can improve a great deal. Doctors are still trying to figure Kidney Disease out - there haven't been enough large controlled studies to give them everything they need. Are you currently working with a dietitian? For me that was so important when my GFR was really low.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach Hi sir james, yes i actually met a dietitian they just give me a diet guide for renal patient no further explanation. But since i started to follow your videos my labtest are stable as well as my gfr. They advice me to go on dialysis but i refuse, hoping that i can improve my gfr. Thank you
Hello sir I have nephrotic syndrome minimal change disease It's rare thing about spilling protein from my urine So now I'm on cyclosporine and prednisone My gfr was 96 now after 4 months of cyclosporine its 75 Is this stable. I mean I'm away from dialysis I'm 18 I really wanna know if I could make my gfr rise again even with cyclosporine.
I'm not familiar with your disease and the use of cyclosporine to treat it. Every medication we take ends up passing through our kidneys, so it is important all doctors are aware of kidney issues and use what is called the "Renal" dose. I'm a very positive person, but I would certainly be concerned with a drop from 96 to 75 in 4 months. Give your doctor a call and see if there are changes to your medication they can make to stop the decline. You can then see if your GFR increases or if you need to make diet or lifestyle changes to regain some of your lost kidney function. Good luck!
School Emily I had a kidney transplant. Used to be on cyclosporin. Made me hairy,. The pill Smelled like skunk, it ended being too toxic for me, I’m hypersensitive with meds. So they switched me to prograph
hi!can you help me what i need to do, my creatinine is 1.22 what food i need eat to low my creatinine? please help me, im your new subscriber, thank so much.
Hi, just wanted to tell you I really enjoy your videos. I was diagnosed with stage for kidney problems. I hear you talk about, keeping your potassium low or is it up sorry I forgot. I suffer from severe low potassium and I take liquid potassium. Is this good for my kidneys or should I do something else?
Carol Meeks oh my Gosh STOP that extra potassium now! Throw it out! You said stage four??? Let’s wait for Mr. James’ advice... but i think you need to talk to your renal dietitican about your Potassium allowance. For stage 4, i would think Potassium should be limited
That is a great question - and one that you will get WRONG answers to in most forums. People tend to overreact with potassium (and sodium). Those of us with kidney disease do need to be careful not to get too much, but just as important, we need to make sure we are getting enough. The amount will be different for each person. As a matter of fact, when your kidney function is higher, potassium can actually protect your kidneys! What is important isn't how much potassium person A or person B is consuming - it is "are they consuming too much, too little, or just the right amount for their labs." If your potassium is low, your doctor will have you increase the amount you take. If it gets too high, then you'll reduce it. Each of the key nutrients is just like this, including sodium. People tend to pull back far too much at first. A great way to get additional potassium is from Avocados. Not only are they high in potassium, but they are full of other nutrients and good fats. Keep an eye on your sodium also. If you get a craving for salt, you may be too low. When reaching for the salt, I go for Pink Himalayan Sea Salt or Redmond Real Sea Salt. Salt and potassium have a relationship and we need to keep them both in the right balance.
I get renal fatigue also. It's a real drag. On many levels. But I did some research on my own. And raw honey seems to help some. I just put it on toast. I can't think of anything healthy to put it on basically. If you all have any more ideas than this. Feel free to comment.
I would look at your labs, check for low red blood cell count (RBC) and Hemoglobins (HB). If those are low, you may be suffering from anemia. I have a video of how you can use diet to minimize or even prevent anemia. Pretty much you want to increase a few things you may be deficient in, like Iron and some critical B vitamins. I started cooking ONLY with cast iron and that has helped me to keep my iron levels where they need to be, and I take a B-Complex vitamin with a little Vitamin C each day. Those, along with my ProRenal+D multivitamin and eating foods higher in B and C have allowed me to prevent anemia and get my energy back.
Everyone should watch their sugar and your doctor or dietitian can help you know how much you can have each day. This will allow you to work in some syrup, but it made take up a pretty large portion of your daily sugar allowance. I personally would avoid syrup or if I did use it, I would include a lot of fiber in my meals to help balance it out.
James Happy New year . I have a solitary kidney and my gfr was 42. I was on the slide down for a few years. My docs were the type you speak of that state when it gets bad the option is dialysis etc. I was not going to sit by and wait. I researched and found a Online book by Robert Galarowicz. I began to follow the diet advice and supplements. Was doing mostly a vegetarian diet for the first 6 mo. They added some animal protein but very little a couple times a week. Supplements Alphlopoic acid, B6, CoQ10, Multi Vitamin Renydil Probiotic. I think the supplements and Probiotic with limited protein helped me greatly. My last GFR was 66. Dont give up keep striving forward.
Fish oil has been shown to be helpful, but be careful with shellfish if you suffer from gout. Also watch for smoked and processed fish - it may have a lot of low sodium that will zap your daily allowances quickly. I always find it best to purchase food low sodium so that I am in control of when and how much salt I use (along with the type of salt).
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Curious - what were you expecting that would have made this video about fighting kidney disease less boring to you? Living with kidney disease is anything but boring, though it certainly is not entertaining.
It appears you're such a disgruntled person, like dome do here. What advice do you have to help fight off CKD? Nothing...and you are here badmouthing...I pray you are not one of it...God help you
Sounds like you may need a new health care team. Don’t let the lack of updated knowledge about kidney disease and nutrition rob you of trying to improve your health. Future you is counting on you making the right choices today.
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Hi James, I'm from Northampton UK, and 2 weeks ago was diagnosed with Stage 3 CKD. So basically I felt like the bottom had fallen out of my world until I came across your channel. I have to admit I am a little overweight but nothing to really worry about but apart from that I thought I was leading a reasonable healthy life. Several years ago now My Husband and I had both decided to have a more plant based diet so this diagnosis was quite a surprise. But now that I have found you I plan to fly back in history and watch all your videos and get myself up to speed before my next Doctors appointment. Thank you so much for words of wisdom, I am now slowly coming out of panic mode!
I was diagnosed with CKD 10 years ago, stage 3 at that time. Now I’m on stage 4. I have been quite strict on the food that I eat. However, it’s been 10 years and thank God, I’m still fighting not to go on dialysis.
How do you maintain diet sir? Like what you eat sir
niveda jackson in my case, I stopped soda and all colored drinks. Just plain water. I eat low potassium, phosphorus, protein, carb and I’ve eliminated processed and sugary food. You can check my channel for healthy cooking methods.
Sure will check your channel for that thank you mam
Me 2 I'm 18 now
@schoolemily so how was Ur health now how long u were maintaing this diet
I've learned so much from your videos. I love all your encouragement and your common sense approach. So happy you are doing so well!
Thank you Molly for your awesome comment and support!
I would like to say THANK YOU for having one of the most informative web sites for CKD. May you be blessed for spending so much of your valuable time to share your experience and knowledge with us!! I'm dealing with PKD, in which progression can only be slowed by eating/lifestyle habits.
Thank you for your support. I grew up with a mom with chronic kidney disease, but it wasn't until I had to face having it that I realized just how limited the support was for kidney patients. When we do find information online, so much of it is highly general, wrong, and/or dangerous. I couldn't accept that nor the grim outlook my first doctors gave me. Being a super nerd, I scienced the heck out of kidney disease treatments, learning all along the way from any doctor, scientist, hospital, or educator that would speak to me. I believe we will see a massive change in our lifetimes with how kidney disease is treated - and the heart of that change will be nutrition. Dietitians have been saying this for so long, but the majority of doctors will not listen to them. As more of us team up with dietitians, that voice of hope and possibilities will grow stronger, and future kidney patients will have a better chance to kick kidney disease to the curb! Thanks again! Together we are all helping to make a better future.
Thank You so so much May God continue to help u so u can help other..in Jesus Christ 🙏🏽☦️
Most doctors don't bother to educate patients nor recommend them to go to a dietitian or nutritionist to help change their diets to help patients get better.
All they tell patients is you got this so take this pill. Bye see u next time.
In India too
That is true I asked 3x for a renal dietitian and didn’t get one. I’ve been researching on my own
I am so glad I found your videos. The last time my labs showed that my kidney function improved from stage 5 to stage 3.
When are you getting your end of 2019 results? How far are you from stage 2? Cannot wait to hear!!
My next labs are in about 3 weeks. I'm extremely excited to see where I am at - and how well using Renadyl for the last 3 months has improved my health. I would still love to get to stage 2, but even if I don't get there yet, I am so pleased with how far I have come in the last year. January 2nd marks the 1 year anniversary of when I was supposed to be dead without dialysis (according to the first Nephrologist). I am thrilled to still be here, be extremely active, and to feel so great without every having gone on dialysis.
@alta bouwer how did u reversed it alta? Can u help me in giving tips for diet pls
Thank you so much James for your inspiration to me in 2019, and all the best in 2020. Because of all the effort and excellent advice you have put into your videos and website, I feel that I have some control over my CKD for the first time since being diagnosed several years ago. You truly are an inspiration to both myself and to my wife (who worries about my health).
Great News!!!. My GFR has increased 4 points in 4 months thanks to you. Now im going vegan sos. Hope for better results next dr appointment. Bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon
Congrats - it was all you who did it! Keep going with your diet and lets see how far you can go!
Thanks alot from grandma Katie
So glad you got in another video before the end of the year, James! Thank you so much for all that you do and the spirit in which you do it! You are indeed an inspiration and a lifesaver! All the best to you and yours for the new year and decade! :)
Thank you for your sharing your knowledge. My mother's GFR was 23 in October 2019. The January 2020 blood work showed a GFR of 37. She eliminated animal protein, reduced salt and monitors sugars. No processed foods. She is 70 yrs old and is optimistic about spending more time with her grandchildren. God bless you sir.
So happy to see a new video from you. I have been so inspired and encouraged by you since my diagnosis in May 2019. Thank you and all the best in the new year.
Thank you! I had been extremely busy with work and travel, which kept me away from home and my video equipment. Things always get busy the last 3 months of the year, but then they are relaxed the rest of the year, so expect lots of new content. I have one big project I'm working on which is VERY EXCITING. My next labs are in late January and I will be posting my before and after labs to see how well the Renadyl Probiotic works to further boost my kidney function! I can already tell it's having a positive impact on me after using it for a little over 2 months straight. It's a probiotic that metabolizes toxins in our gut so that they are not absorbed into our blood stream. Studies have shown it can lower BUN and Creatinine (which increases GFR). Keep an eye out for that video in February!
You are right, as I am experiencing those very same fears about having CKD and how much help I am getting from the Nephrologist! Thank you!
It does break my heart to tell people "This is normal". I know the Nephrologist want to help, but they are so disconnected from us patients that it comes across as hard to understand, frustrating, and depressing. The good news is that knowing that can help. We all get frustrated with the limited real help and support. I meet new doctors all the time (I'm an extremely social person with CKD) and I always ask for their best advice for patients. I constantly hear "Watch your sodium and drink more water". It is extremely rare that they tell you what to watch your sodium for (how much), and even rarer for them to tell me how much water a person should drink...just more. A lot of dietitians feel the exact same way - they CAN help us, but the doctors are reluctant to refer us. I'm going to try and address this problem in 2020 by making a whole lineup of videos that are very factual and to the point, without any of my opinions. I hope the videos will be useful for doctors to learn how to better communicate with patients, and that those videos can help the newly diagnosed learn about all the techno-speak that comes with the disease. I'm actually really excited about doing that - and I have a group of Nephrologist and Dietitians who are helping me. 2020 will be a huge year for helping people better understand Kidney Disease!
GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU ONCE AGAIN MY FRIEND. I HOPE YOU HAD A VERY FELIZ NAVIDAD AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. YOU ALWAYS COME WITH A VERY GOOD ADVICES AND FOR THAT I REALLY THANK YOU. CONGRATULATIONS ! FROM CALIFORNIA.
Thank you sir for this information. One thing is certain, we definitely going to get better.
Thank you very much for this video I've learned so much and you do speak the truth again I thank you keep up the good work my brother
Wow! What a great video. Your production and energy have improved 100% even though your message remains the same! Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for your support! My videos have come a long way from that first video last February shot on my cell phone. I'm now putting a lot of effort into trying to make them shorter (I love to talk). This version is actually my 4th version of this. The first one ended up being almost an hour since I was explaining every little thing. Then in my second version it got down to closer to 30 minutes, but I somehow got a large smudge on my lens and everything was blurry. For me, that just gave me more practice for the next version...and then the final version. My goal for 2020 is to keep most videos to under 12 minutes total - maybe 6-8 minutes when possible. I find it pretty fun working with a time limit.
@@DADVICETV Well, you've done great!
Hello I just recently discovered Dadvice TV and thoroughly enjoy watching while learning .I am from Nova Scotia Canada and in stage 3 with gfr 30. We don't get to see a nephrologist until stage 4. I am trying to remain or up my gfr ,I am beginning keto and working on losing a few pounds along with doing much more plant based ,totally gave up red meat and watching sodium
Hi James, I'm looking forward to your lab results this month (January 2020). I love your positive approach. Thanks!
Had gastric bypass full RNY IN 2010. Your diet stopped foaming first time in 20 yrs. Surgery stopped diabetes. Vitamins have to be adjusted since poor absorption after gastric bypass. Can wait to see signs of improving from 16 to 22 last 2 weeks ago. Can't wait to see new labs. In RV leaving Tampa to L.A.. in 6 weeks.
Glad to hear things are improving. You also reminded me of something really important - how our bodies are a little different after we've had surgery. I had some trouble when I first went on a Keto diet and it was baffling - it was extremely difficult for me to get into Ketosis. One of my doctors realized I had no gallbladder, which has a direct impact on eating high-fat foods. To compensate I had to modify which fats I was eating, as well as increase the amount.
When you get a chance, check out Renadyl ( www.dadvicetv.com/renadyl ) and ask your doctor if they think it will help you. This is as close to a magic pill as I have found. It's a probiotic that metabolizes toxins in our gut, letting us pass them instead of absorbing them and making our kidneys filter them out. I will be posting a video in February with results from a 90-day period taking 2 tablets a day. I will share labs from before the 90 days and after, and I haven't missed a single day. I can tell there is a marked improvement after just over 2 months on it daily.
Enjoy your trip to LA! I used to live down in SoCal. LOVED the weather and people, didn't like the congestion on the roads (I love road trips, but not sitting in traffic).
Ordered today. Walmart, 2 day delivery. Thanks a lot. Lets see.
Terrific advice....congratulations for a great year, and I wish you even more in 2020. My partner is stage 4 and we need to be more pro active.....he seems to just concede that dialysis or transplant are the only ways, but I know there is more to do. thanks again.....
Do everything you can to convince him that dialysis and transplant are NOT to only options! Stage 4 gives him more room to make changes and find what works to help delay or avoid ever needing dialysis. Feel free to email me with any questions, motivation, or to help in reviewing his labs to figure out questions to ask his doctors. Remind him that he is not alone - we have an entire community of kidney warriors here who support each other. Lets help him kick kidney disease to the curb!
@@DADVICETV thank you. I ordered the book "stopping kidney Disease" and I have made contact with a dietitian here in Asheville who says she does work with CKD patients, so that is a plus....hopefully we can start to do better than "ease up on salts, and see me next year and get on dialysis", which seems to be all we hear from his renal doctor each year.
Great advice I listen to your videos and it help me a lot stage 4 chronic kidney disease trying to stay off dialysis
You can do it - feel free to reach out for support or motivation! Are you currently working with a dietitian or taking a renal multivitamin? I will have a video coming in Feb with actual lab results from me using Renadyl for 90 straight days. Keep an eye out for it - I am anticipating some great improvements!
Give this video a THUMBS UP if you found it helpful. Let me know in the comments what tip is the most important to you. Thank you all for a wonderful 2019 - I look forward to making new videos in 2020 that are even more helpful for all of us fighting kidney disease.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach thumbs up all the way Mr. James!!!
You are just so clinical and unflinching in your way of passing your information.
I believe this will come to a point where, even when it gets to Stage 1, we won't still be satisfied...because, our focus will now be on new research for the healing of nephron's
I hear you loud and clear!
Happy New Year James , so glad you have this new video!!!!
My Husband is doing great 👍🏻 through the diet lifestyle change is working,
Excellent! Are you and your husband working with a dietitian?
Thank you for all your information. Very helpful and positive....hopeful.
Dear James, please make a specific vedio regarding diabetic nephropathy and how to reverse the same, if someone is in stage 3b with a creatinine level above 3
Happy New Year! I’ve been wondering where you went. Glad to see your smiling face.
Work and travel kept me so busy. I've also been planning a lot for 2020 - can't wait to get all the new stuff up. I'm also trying something new and will be getting my final labs at the end of this month and doing a video in Feb about it. It is going to be HUGE for helping those with a high BUN and high Creatinine (which should be all of us). It is taking pretty much all my effort to not start posting all over the place about it...but I'm waiting for my final set of labs before sharing the results of this 90-day strategy.
Merry Christmas James!!!happy to see you
Thank you! Have a fantastic 2020!
The Scripture says that "men ought always to pray, and not to faint" (Luke 18:1); and if ever there is a time when they feel their need of prayer, it is when strength fails and life itself seems slipping from their grasp. Often those who are in health forget the wonderful mercies continued to them day by day, year after year, and they render no tribute of praise to God for His benefits. But when sickness comes, God is remembered. When human strength fails, men feel their need of divine help. And never does our merciful God turn from the soul that in sincerity seeks Him for help. He is our refuge in sickness as in health. God is just as willing to restore the sick to health now as when the Holy Spirit spoke these words through the psalmist. And Christ is the same compassionate physician now that He was during His earthly ministry. In Him there is healing balm for every disease, restoring power for every infirmity. His disciples in this time are to pray for the sick as verily as the disciples of old prayed. And recoveries will follow; for "the prayer of faith shall save the sick." We have the Holy Spirit's power, the calm assurance of faith, that can claim God's promises. The Lord's promise, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18), is just as trustworthy now as in the days of the apostles. It presents the privilege of God's children, and our faith should lay hold of all that it embraces. Christ's servants are the channel of His working, and through them He desires to exercise His healing power. It is our work to present the sick and suffering to God in the arms of our faith. We should teach them to believe in the Great Healer-from the book Ministry of Healing
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Wow. Thanks for your vids. I'm w/ you. War of the NERDS against kidney failure.
Results on January 15. New creatine is 2.4. Gfr is 26. Dec 11 gfr was 16. Dec 23 was 22 and now 26. Hope to jump to stage 3 by end of Feb. Been taking renadyl 3 weeks. Excited about results after it kicks in. 3 months. Still waiting for hallucinations from salvia. None yet disappointed lol. Never took drugs in my life. Keep u posted. Thanks no dialysis here. Was close. Dr had the dialysis talk with me. Shortness of breath started and Dr's appointment today. Always played tennis til 6 months ago. FULL Gastric bypass 10 yrs ago. Thank you . Stayed on diet except through ignorance of learning.
Fantastic! I just got my labs from 90 days straight of Renadyl - BUN and Creatine at lowest levels since diagnosed!!!! I will be posting a video soon all about it and exactly what all I did over the 90 days. I think people will be shocked by what I have to share. At Nephrologist office (sitting here now) and she is extremely impressed. Keep up with it! You are doing amazing!
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Wonderful information God bless you .
Thank you for this video ,does help a lot ✋😌
Thank you for your support! I have a lot of things planned for 2020 that should make it even easier to manage our CKD and live life to the fullest.
@@DADVICETV I wish you could make videos about the leading causes of kcd like,Iga nephropathy, proteinuria, nephrotic syndrome..and raise awareness among those who might have much protein in their urine to take the matter seriously and see nephrologist.bcz it's a sign of kidneys problem.
This is a awesome channel. GGs
Hi there, I’ve been enjoying your channel. I have inherited Polycystic Kidney Disease and recently found out at how keto etc can have a big impact. Very exciting for me and my children. Just wondering if you would do, or have done a video about how you use Cronometer?
I have not done a video about how I use Chronometer and that is a great suggestion! It is a fantastic app and also used by the dietitians at The Kidney RD. My next video should be up this weekend and I am diving into the misunderstood and highly controversial world of Salt and Kidney Disease. I learned a lot while researching for it and talking to many doctors and dietitians.
Hi. I think would be a great topic for a video. Also how your labs drive your changes. Thanks.
Where I live anyway you don't get a Renal dietician until you are on dialysis. I am stagec5 but not on dialysis . In fact coz I have diabetes a regular diabetes dietician won't take me coz two different ones said you need a Renal dietician. It's all messed up. Glad you found others that help you.
Thank you very much for you help really need it
You are most welcome!
🏚Have a Happy New Year.
Thank you and Happy New Year to you also. May 2020 bring you great health and energy. Let’s all use it to kick kidney disease to the curb!
Thank you 🙏
A bowl of blue berrys every day.
Fruit smoothie with beet juice or one slice of raw beet blended in with one tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar .
No pork, 80% less beef, moderate chicken.
Fruit salads and veg salads.
Lots of water..and no alcohol. One glass of alcohol makes me sick as a dog.
Salvia supplement=great
Less sugar.
Lots of walking. 8 hours sleep a night.
All this has helped greatly.
Good luck!
Terry Smith can you give us the exact name of the salvia supplement you take and if we can find that on amazon? I greatly greatly super appreciate your help...I am now thinking about purchasing Renadyl
Planetary brand 120 count on Amazon.
About 15$ cheap considering.
It took a lot of the pain away. Mostly localised to just my kidney now. If I don't follow my strict health guidelines.
Sleeping, eating, drinking, excersizeing not to much. Walking about 10 to 20 miles a. Week. Depending on how I feel.
Hello from Tampa, Fl Dad! Thanks for the helpful videos. Hey, what do you think of drinking Distilled Water to put less stress and cleanse the kidneys?
Hi there - I was just down in the Tampa area earlier this year before COVID became a problem. I personally filtered tap water that does not go through our homes water softener and when I can, I do purchase distilled bottled water. I'm not sure if it really makes a difference, but it is my preference when I do purchase water.
@@DADVICETV I'd like to drink distilled water, but store-bought tastes like plastic. I had to go back to purified water. BTW: regarding diet, have you tried Proper Food Combining? It makes digestion much easier, especially if you're eating a large meal.
So you have not reached Stage 2 as of yet. I understand Stage 3 is miraculous and took a lot of dedication, but your goal was Stage 2 correct?
Correct. My first goal was to not die and to not go on Dialysis (which the doctors told me I had to do or I'd be dead within 45 days). They told me there was no hope of getting better, GFR 13 was the highest I was able to get back up to. I set a goal - Stage 2 within a year. I so remember that day, the doctor rolled her eyes thinking I was absolutely crazy...and maybe I was. But I made it up to Stage 3 and have been working my way through Stage 3. Stage 3 is a tough one because it covers a 30 point range, where all of the other stages only cover 15 point. My next labs are in late January and I'll see how far I made it within the 1 year. I've been doing a lot with my diet and my current doctors have not ruled out that I might hit stage 2 at my next labs, though it would be pretty amazing (That would mean a 52 point increase in my GFR over the year). No matter what, I am extremely happy to have already improved my health and love that I suffer absolutely no symptoms of CKD. This is such an odd disease - my kidneys are still the same scared up and damaged ones that sent me to the hospital with a dangerously low GFR, but today you wouldn't know that without blood work.
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Hooray for you! And here’s to a phenomenal lab report in January!
I believe you will reach your goal. Please keep up your inspiring videos.😍
Hi James, I would like to know why you think Animal Protein is stressful for the kidneys as I truly don't understand that statement to be true. I have improved my kidney function from a 2 to a 3 and have kept it stable for 4 years. I eat Animal Protein (Grassfed only without hormones & antibiotics) 7 days a week. If I eat too many eggs, that is what doesn't seem to help. How many studies were done to say Animal Protein is stressful for the kidneys ? Who were financially supporting the study ? These are important questions to know the answers. Also, what works for a person may not work for another, even where it comes to Kidney Disease.
Protein discussion can get pretty in depth. While protein is not seen as an issue for those with health, or only slightly damaged kidneys, you can search google or any medical research site and find a wide range of studies and documents on the increased stress/workload placed on the kidneys when a person has a lower functioning kidney and consumes animal protein compared to plant based protein. Part of this is due to animal based protein causing the kidneys to go into hyper filtration mode, which could last for several hours. There is also limited additional research suggesting animal protein can deliver an acid load to the kidneys, increase ammonia production, and damage the sensitive (and already extremely valuable) kidney cells. I consumed a good deal of animal protein as I made my way up from stage 5, but I most likely would have improved faster if I would have also leveraged plant based protein for some or most of my protein. I don’t want this to come across as animal protein is bad - it is that plant based protein is better when you have low kidney function. Since my goal is to never need dialysis, I want to know every edge I can get to get me healthier and keep me there.
@@DADVICETV , I was wondering whether these studies were done with grassfed protein. I believe the grain fed protein would be harder on the kidneys than grassfed due to the Farmers that raise their Cattle on grass instead of grain all year round that they also stop adding hormones as well. All of these things effect the kidneys whether they are in great condition or not. It has been proven that Vegan Diets do not help as much as they once thought. There are nutrients that we can get from meat protein that just is not available in vegetable protein. Thanks for this discussion James. Always interested in the information that you find out too.
Dr. Jason Fung is pro-KETO & pro-Intermittent fasting. He's a nephrologist who gets it.
Hi, thought you might want to watch the video by Dr. Micheal Greger on the difference of plant and animal based protein on kidneys. Research seems to show that plant based is so much less stressful on kidneys.
nutritionfacts.org/video/which-type-of-protein-is-better-for-our-kidneys/
Hope this helps.
socialslacker You should check out my videos on how much weight I lost with a modified Keto diet and IM. Never did I think it was possible to drop weight so easily and quick! Just make sure your kidney function is high enough to handle the change to Keto and always check with your doctor before implementing a fasting regiment.
Inspiring!
Look into COQ10, PQQ and Cordyceps.
mr.mixleplix i know Cordyceps has some benefits for Kidney’s, but i think i bought a batch of bad mushroom products, Cordyceps and Turkey Tail from amazon, i think the company is wild shrooms, label says it is harvested from a “trusted” supplier from china.... those were the only 2 new supplements i added, and my GFR levels took a hit....
What is PQQ? i’m thinking about adding Coq10, and a US based cordyceps product, and renadyl for my kidney health
@@ismellnice83 yes there is is pretty positive research on those suppliments I would definitely go with a trusted brand in the US and not China personally. Of course consult with your doc.
Thanks James. Happy new year. As always, you are my inspiration. Recently I have been experiencing severe itching sensation on my legs just after having dinner. I am not sure if it has any link with CKD. My urea level is normal.
Could be a number of things - but keep an eye on your phosphorus level when it comes to itching. I will have a huge announcement/new treatment results coming in Feb. Keep an eye out for that one - I've been trying something and will share my before and after lab results along with details. I'm feeling great and can't wait to see what my labs show!
@@DADVICETV super excited :-) thank you James
Yo I could use this, my kidneys are probably working at half intended capacity judging by how I live
Your family doctor can do labs to check your kidneys - then once you know how they are doing, you can make a plan to move forward. Lots of great info here following what I did - both the things that helped and what didn't. Just make sure to work with your health care team and DO NOT self prescribe. What works for one person isn't always going to be helpful for another. Best of luck!
@@DADVICETV Man trans people have to do all that shit like once a week but with hormone levels
Ow this is a helpful info 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Your video i trust more than what doctor says. My GFR was 49 last year, this year is 59. I did not do anything except vegan and intermittent fasting. I like milk in tea but afraid of animal protein and high in phosphorus, should i have one cup milk a day for tea, or just forget at present i use home made cashew milk for tea. But want to have just one cup milk, cant decide.
Thank you for your support. While my advice can't replace a doctors, most dietitians would agree that having some milk with a GFR in the 50s is perfectly fine. I've found (and hear it every day from other kidney warriors) that most doctors have very little understanding of nutrition, so they fall back on the limited and outdated training they were provided back in med school. I believe nutrition was in the chapter right after Leeching and before sacrificing sheep - or at least the nutritional information they use feels that outdated.
Keep up eating vegan and using Intermittent fasting and if you need some help, a dietitian can be a great resource - but it sounds like you have this under control and are doing fantastic!
What is the difference between eGFR and GFR? Which one is better?
The "e" clarifies that it is calculated using 1 of many available formulas. This is a measure of kidney filtering and can't be measured directly, so labs use a calculation. You can learn more about understanding GFR at th-cam.com/video/dyAMjdtsNfk/w-d-xo.html
I know you mention a few times n your videos about scam artists that are out there, it there any way you could comment on DUNCAN CAPICCHIANO and the Kidney Disease Solution. Talking about some of these sites could be a meaningful video for you to produce. Thank you!
Hi Dave, you’re an inspiration x me, I would like to ask you have the fístula and then find out that you don’t need to go through dialysis? And Ud that was the case, did they took off the fístula?
This is an area I do not know much about - BUT, I do have a Nephrologist joining LIVE this Wednesday at 7pm EDT to talk about Dialysis and Dialysis Access!!!! Make sure you are a subscriber and click the bell to turn on notification - they you can join the LIVE broadcast and submit questions in the live chat! I'll also make certain to ask him this question in case you don't catch the live broadcast.
Am getting you loud n clear.How do I get rid of dialysis, it really torture.Spending 12hrs on a machine per week is not easy
Getting off of dialysis can be difficult, but it is not impossible for some people. I like to stick with things I have experience with or that my doctors have spoken to me directly about, and dialysis is one are I have been fortunate enough to never experience. My best advice is to look at the book Stopping Kidney Disease ( amzn.to/36mtcIk ) and working with your Nephrologist to put together a plan to safely graduate from dialysis. Good luck - I know it isn't easy and for some, the damage to their kidneys is too great.
which type food we use
like fruits and vegetables
Do you eat any animal protein today? If so, how many grams daily and what protein specifically. I recall that you did Keto at one point and lost a stage. Does this mean you have given it up and are only plant based today and that your creatinine levels have improved?! Thanks. Curious. Wishing you the best!
Hi James, I'm a new subscriber. My mom was recently diagnosed with CKD Stage 5 with 8% kidney functionality. She underwent blood transfusion (2 bags) to increase her hemoglobin count. All of her vital organs are working properly except for the kidneys. She is not diabetic and no history of heart attack. Her Nephrologist recommendation is restricted to hemodialysis but my mother does not want it. We're currently at home and she seems to be very weak and thin. She is having a hard time to stand up. Would you recommend taking renadyl only and eating foods rich in iron? Hope you will answer. Thank you in advance.
Louie, hope your mom is doing good. Take probiotics...in mexico they treat CKD differently...they game my mom probiotics and gave her a strict diet, if thats fails then dialysis. No meats, a lot of vegetables, but no greens like broccoli, spinach, etc...there is alot of food items they cannot consume
How is your mom doing. I wondered what the do in other countries. Is it possible to tell me what probiotics and what the diet recommendation was for her. Please and thanks. Despite following the diet I am slowly increasing (not in a good way) though I have not been doing everything. I have lost a bunch of weight ( over 60 lbs) but I still have a ways to go. Thanks again. Janice
Thank you for your video series- they are very helpful. In the future I look forward to seeing more about diet. I have the problem of no renal dietician available in the area where I live. I consulted with a diabetic dietician but she really didn't know much about kidney diets, so I have had to rely on my own limited research. I also have a physical handicap that prevents much exercise, but I'm trying to do everything I can diet-wise to avoid dualysis. Mmy last gfr was 20, and since them Ihve been doing a plant based diet with only egg whites as a source of what can't be gotten from plant foods, such as some amino acids. I am hoping to see some improvement on my next labwork.
Thank you for your support! Finding a good dietitian with experience treating kidney patients can be VERY difficult. The good news is there is someone working to make that problem go away! Check out kidneyrd.com/ - online Renal Dietitians with REAL experience. They just ran a class through a soon to be available course that you'll see me talking about a lot when it is ready for the public to take. There is so much to love about the team at The Kidney RD, and Jessianna and I share so much in our approach to fighting kidney disease. The people her team works with use Chronometer to track their foods, get doctors authorization to share labs with her team and will walk through the basics (how to prepare your kitchen, how to shop, how to make meals, how to keep things from getting boring) to the advanced. Reach out to them and let them know James @ Dadvice TV sent you. They are amazing at helping people with CKD!
May I ask the cause of your ckd and if you also have diabetes and high BP?
My kidneys were damaged from long term use of Ibuprofen. As my kidney function fell, my blood pressure became more and more difficult to control, eventually leading to kidney failure. The damage to my kidneys includes scaring and shriveling, which is permanent. Now I am holding stable around Stage 3/4 and have no symptoms and all of my energy has returned. I continue to live healthy to reduce the burden I place on my damaged kidneys.
Diagnosed with lupus recently....still couple of labs pending....my reports say I have low Total cholesterol,low LDL(low lipoproteins), borderline Low HDL and also blood urea nitrogen is low.....my doctor to eat meat but I'm vegan !!! Is it anything to do with low kidney function?
Eliminate animal protein from your diet.
@@africanviolet777 i'm vegan and continuing that way
What is the name of app measuring your salt, potassium etc., intake?
I can’t find it.
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Hi James,thank you and your blog had been a blessing to many.First and foremost,in all healing process,spiritual healing precedes physical healing.The recognition of the great fact that God is the source of true healing as stated in His word,and the first step is in coming to him by faith and forgiveness for all our sins.We also pray for guidance as to the steps we take in our treatment.The book Stopping Kidney Disease by Lee Hull is great book of information.It talks about the benifits of a plant based diet,potential renal acid load of each food group , advanced product of glycation and so many other things.It also talks about Keto acid supplementation plus low protein diet as advocated by the late Dr Mackenzie Walser of John Hopkins Hospital.In asian countries like malaysia,taiwain,and many others these ketoacids under the brand Ketosteril had been taken by many ckd patients in conjunction with low protein diet and they were able to stabilize their kidney function for years or decades.Ketoacids are amino acids without the urea and can prevent protein energy malnutrion and keep you r albumin high.In the US ,ketoacids are just being recently introduces,one is magnesiu based as Albutrix and one is calcium based such as Ketorena which is the alternative of Ketosteril in the US.Lets say on CKD stage 3 your protein reauirement is 60 gram.30 gram will come from the diet,plant based protein and the rest will be supplemented by ketocids to make up for the protein deficit.There are reports of ckd patients improving their gfr tremendously by doing this.What are your opinion and thoughts about this?
Thank you for your thoughts. A video at "nutritionfacts.org" by Dr. Greger shows the research for a plant based protein diet putting so much less stress on the kidneys than a animal protein diet. the video is at: "nutritionfacts.org/video/which-type-of-protein-is-better-for-our-kidneys/"
I would like to know more about ketoacids.....will most likely buy the book you mentioned....thanks for the info.
Any advice on apple cider vinegar, does it really alkalize?
I am suffering from stage 5 and on dialysis and maintaining strict diet in my food could i get my kidneys as like before
@Dadvice I have got Nephrotic Syndrome from 2003 , from 2004 to present i'm good , all test blood good, creatinine 100 µmol my blood test. i'm playing boxing, can i continue play ? and my creatinine µmol is ok ?. could you give me an ideas. Thanks a lot.
No drinks××only water
My problem is that I also have IBS and a lot of the things that would be good for me to eat for my kidneys will also be the same things that would send me to the bathroom way too much. I have a double edged sword so to speak.
Check out myproucro.com/gut-supplements/ - it's from the same people who make ProRenal+D, the renal multivitamin I use and highly recommend. My wife has suffered from IBS and other issues with her digestive system since having our first child over 8 years ago. A few months ago the folks who make ProRenal+D and I were talking and I mentioned her IBS and they sent my wife a few bottles of ProUCRO. It has worked amazingly for my wife - especially during a certain time of the month. We tried to figure out exactly why it is helping her - I believe it's the combo of vitamins, especially the Bs. My wife uses the chewable and likes the flavor. Let me know if you try this and if it helps you! When you order, let them know James @ Dadvice TV recommended it (I do not get anything, but it helps them to know the word is getting out...and they have been so kind to offer discounts on ProRenal+D).
So True about not concentrating on the GFR number.
Hi sir james, happy new year. I have a ckd 5 and my gfr is 13% and my creatinin is 328 but im still on medication but my nephro didn’t want me to take any supplements. Is it possible that my gfr get improve just like for what you have said. Thank you
Arnida Collantes hello there, when you say 328 for your creatinine level, you meant just that? Or maybe 3.28?
ismellnice83
Hello, 328 micromol/L
Arnida Collantes oh, thanks so much. My creatinine is 1.60, that’s why I’m confused...maybe different system of measurements?
Many doctors fear supplements because the first thing they think about are the herbs that many people want to use to try and improve their health. The herbs can be of different qualities, different quantities, and sometimes contain dangerous fillers...let alone many have not be proven to be effective. When talking to your doctor about supplements, be very specific. Ask them about Iron, Fiber, Vitamins D, B vitamins - then they will better understand what you are asking about. Many don't think of these as supplements at first - they think of them as vitamins and minerals.
How much you can improve is an unknown. No doctor can answer that question and it will be different for each person. Some people have too much damage and are unable to improve. Some people can improve a great deal. Doctors are still trying to figure Kidney Disease out - there haven't been enough large controlled studies to give them everything they need.
Are you currently working with a dietitian? For me that was so important when my GFR was really low.
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Hi sir james, yes i actually met a dietitian they just give me a diet guide for renal patient no further explanation. But since i started to follow your videos my labtest are stable as well as my gfr. They advice me to go on dialysis but i refuse, hoping that i can improve my gfr. Thank you
Hello sir I have nephrotic syndrome minimal change disease
It's rare thing about spilling protein from my urine
So now I'm on cyclosporine and prednisone
My gfr was 96 now after 4 months of cyclosporine its 75
Is this stable.
I mean I'm away from dialysis
I'm 18
I really wanna know if I could make my gfr rise again even with cyclosporine.
I'm not familiar with your disease and the use of cyclosporine to treat it. Every medication we take ends up passing through our kidneys, so it is important all doctors are aware of kidney issues and use what is called the "Renal" dose. I'm a very positive person, but I would certainly be concerned with a drop from 96 to 75 in 4 months. Give your doctor a call and see if there are changes to your medication they can make to stop the decline. You can then see if your GFR increases or if you need to make diet or lifestyle changes to regain some of your lost kidney function. Good luck!
School Emily I had a kidney transplant. Used to be on cyclosporin. Made me hairy,. The pill Smelled like skunk, it ended being too toxic for me, I’m hypersensitive with meds. So they switched me to prograph
hi!can you help me what i need to do, my creatinine is 1.22 what food i need eat to low my creatinine? please help me, im your new subscriber, thank so much.
Sounds like a trumpet to me
I must have missed something, what sounds like a trumpet to you?
Husband bed bound what do you suggest for activity
I done fistula my sister is ckd pationt dr says cretine is 5 u done fistula the ckd dises last tretment is diless n trasnplant
Hi, just wanted to tell you I really enjoy your videos. I was diagnosed with stage for kidney problems. I hear you talk about, keeping your potassium low or is it up sorry I forgot. I suffer from severe low potassium and I take liquid potassium. Is this good for my kidneys or should I do something else?
Carol Meeks oh my Gosh STOP that extra potassium now! Throw it out! You said stage four??? Let’s wait for Mr. James’ advice... but i think you need to talk to your renal dietitican about your Potassium allowance. For stage 4, i would think Potassium should be limited
That is a great question - and one that you will get WRONG answers to in most forums. People tend to overreact with potassium (and sodium). Those of us with kidney disease do need to be careful not to get too much, but just as important, we need to make sure we are getting enough. The amount will be different for each person. As a matter of fact, when your kidney function is higher, potassium can actually protect your kidneys!
What is important isn't how much potassium person A or person B is consuming - it is "are they consuming too much, too little, or just the right amount for their labs." If your potassium is low, your doctor will have you increase the amount you take. If it gets too high, then you'll reduce it. Each of the key nutrients is just like this, including sodium. People tend to pull back far too much at first. A great way to get additional potassium is from Avocados. Not only are they high in potassium, but they are full of other nutrients and good fats.
Keep an eye on your sodium also. If you get a craving for salt, you may be too low. When reaching for the salt, I go for Pink Himalayan Sea Salt or Redmond Real Sea Salt. Salt and potassium have a relationship and we need to keep them both in the right balance.
I get renal fatigue also. It's a real drag.
On many levels.
But I did some research on my own.
And raw honey seems to help some.
I just put it on toast. I can't think of anything healthy to put it on basically.
If you all have any more ideas than this. Feel free to comment.
I would look at your labs, check for low red blood cell count (RBC) and Hemoglobins (HB). If those are low, you may be suffering from anemia. I have a video of how you can use diet to minimize or even prevent anemia. Pretty much you want to increase a few things you may be deficient in, like Iron and some critical B vitamins. I started cooking ONLY with cast iron and that has helped me to keep my iron levels where they need to be, and I take a B-Complex vitamin with a little Vitamin C each day. Those, along with my ProRenal+D multivitamin and eating foods higher in B and C have allowed me to prevent anemia and get my energy back.
are sweet foods ok for me? like foods with syrup
Everyone should watch their sugar and your doctor or dietitian can help you know how much you can have each day. This will allow you to work in some syrup, but it made take up a pretty large portion of your daily sugar allowance. I personally would avoid syrup or if I did use it, I would include a lot of fiber in my meals to help balance it out.
James Happy New year . I have a solitary kidney and my gfr was 42. I was on the slide down for a few years. My docs were the type you speak of that state when it gets bad the option is dialysis etc. I was not going to sit by and wait. I researched and found a Online book by Robert Galarowicz. I began to follow the diet advice and supplements. Was doing mostly a vegetarian diet for the first 6 mo. They added some animal protein but very little a couple times a week. Supplements Alphlopoic acid, B6, CoQ10, Multi Vitamin Renydil Probiotic. I think the supplements and Probiotic with limited protein helped me greatly. My last GFR was 66. Dont give up keep striving forward.
PDS Tactical Hi there! What do you mean by solitary kidney?
@@elizabethvegamoreno1070 One kidney
How about your urine ?
Foamy urine.
Yes, bro do not give up.
You can do it. You can.
@@sh9052 it can be foamy occasionally, urine strip normal with trace protein +1 at times.
Me again , were you born with 1 kidney? I loved to hear from you? Can you please tell me about your solitary kidney?
Are fishes good for the kidney?
Fish oil has been shown to be helpful, but be careful with shellfish if you suffer from gout. Also watch for smoked and processed fish - it may have a lot of low sodium that will zap your daily allowances quickly. I always find it best to purchase food low sodium so that I am in control of when and how much salt I use (along with the type of salt).
No phosphorus no salt//
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You look like off brand joe Gatto
Boring !
Curious - what were you expecting that would have made this video about fighting kidney disease less boring to you? Living with kidney disease is anything but boring, though it certainly is not entertaining.
It appears you're such a disgruntled person, like dome do here.
What advice do you have to help fight off CKD? Nothing...and you are here badmouthing...I pray you are not one of it...God help you
Wow Michel, Did you even need to bother to make a comment ? Is your life that boring ? Improve your life by being nice !
Don't watch than and go away.
All BS.
Sounds like you may need a new health care team. Don’t let the lack of updated knowledge about kidney disease and nutrition rob you of trying to improve your health. Future you is counting on you making the right choices today.