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Save Your Kidneys With Vitamin B1

…cases diagnosed each year. The good news is that you’re not pre-destined for a future of dialysis and transplant (the endgame of progressive kidney disease). Early treatment with an inexpensive vitamin may reverse this condition and prevent the need for these expensive and difficult procedures. An…

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Hearty News: Get Pumped with EECP

…dementia and memory loss, erectile dysfunction, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, peripheral artery disease, stubborn hypertension, some types of kidney disease and vision problems, and a handful of other conditions. The Whitaker Wellness Institute was one of the first clinics in the United States to adopt…

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Diabetes and Kidney Disease

In the past decade, the prevalence of kidney disease has doubled. One of the main reasons for this upsurge is our epidemic of diabetes. One-quarter to one-third of people with this condition develop diabetic nephropathy, which is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Diabetes does a double whammy…

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You Heard It Here First: The "K" Factor Lowers Blood Pressure

…crippling strokes, and premature death. But that’s not the only benefit. Eating foods high in potassium and low in sodium can also help prevent kidney disease and heart problems caused by hypertension. Furthermore, this diet reduces risk of stroke and premature death—even if blood pressure doesn’t…

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Diabetes Treatments: HBOT and EECP

…are enduring. Although it is used primarily to treat patients with heart disease, EECP also benefits a long list of other conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes complications.

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Diabetes Treatment: EDTA Chelation

…removes toxic heavy metals from the blood, improves circulation, and restores arterial health. Chelation is often used to treat patients with early kidney disease because, even at low levels, lead has been shown to speed up the progression of kidney damage. It is important to note, however, that intravenous…

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