Michele Crosmer, Renal Dietitian who is passionate to help her clients to gain control over their chronic illnesses, such as kidney disease and diabetes, through the plant-based diet approach.  In the podcast interview Michele overviewed the common miss-conceptions in delaying visit to renal dietitian and the impact of working with renal dietitian in early stages of CKD.  Michele Crosmer discussed the benefits of the plant-based diet for overall health while explaining the specifics of diabetes & renal needs with predominantly plant-based diet.  Tune in to learn more about t ..read more

Gabriela Revuelta shares her Lupus and Kidney Transplant Journey. Gabi was diagnosed with (LSE) Lupus at age of 19. Going through the autoimmune disease was excruciating on Gabi's body.   Gabi was prescribed the steroid medication to prevent lupus spreading to other organs. Unfortunately Gabi was diagnosed with Kidney Disease.   After going through LSE and ESRD Gabi's learned prioritizing mental health. Gabi's received a Kidney Transplant from her sister who was the perfect match ..read more

Lili Lile, is an actress, yoga teacher and kidney disease patient advocate. For the last six years Lili has been receiving hemodialysis treatment.    Lili was diagnosed with kidney disease IgA nephropathy at the age of 20 y.o. The diagnosis was surprising and divesting especially after her nephrologist suggested that Lili has to prepare for kidney transplant within 6 months. Lili decided to take time to educate herself on CKD, renal diet and the ways to postpone her kidney failure. She came across Gerson therapy and the plant-based diet that gave her a better understanding on how to ..read more

Cindy's journey with Lupus began at age of eight. When her oldest sister passed away from lupus. Right after her second sister was diagnosed with lupus after giving birth to her child.   Cindy was diagnosed with lupus at age of 13. She haven’t had the common symptoms, for the exception of occasional swelling and eye allergic reaction. But Cindy's older sister insisted on Lupus labs, which came positive on Lupus and Kidney Disease. Right after receiving labs results Cindy was admitted to ER to get the kidney biopsy performed. Sadly her kidney function was declining and it was alr ..read more

Liza is a Registered Dietitian and board certified specialist in Renal Nutrition.  Recently she founded ACORN dietetics to help the patients with chronic disease slow their disease progression through healthy lifestyle choices and plant-based anti-inflammatory diet.  In the Kidney Health Interview podcast Liza explained the often frustrating term of the inflation, in relation to kidney disease and optimal health.     ..read more

Nelson was a professional athlete who was pursuing an architecture degree when he was diagnosed with early stage CKD. Initially his kidneys had 85% function at the time of diagnosis. Unfortunately without the clear guidance and lifestyle adjustment Nelson had faced kidney failure for a few years. He crushed into dialysis without any knowledge what this journey withhold for him. He started treatment on the Peritoneal Dialysis that worked poorly for him. He went through multiple unsuccessful transplant attempts and one kidney transplant that failed within a couple months after the transplantatio ..read more

In today’s episode we have Nelson telling us about his journey with kidney disease. He has gone through different types of dialysis. Nelson tell us why he needed two kidney transplants. Despite all he has gone through, he is determined to remain positive and enjoy life to the fullest.   Nelson nos cuenta su historia lideando con problemas de rinon. El estuvo en varios metodos de dialisis. Tambien nos cuenta por que necesito dos transplantes de rinon. A pesar de todos lo que el a pasado, el se mantiene positivo y disfrutando de la vida ..read more

Nina Berry, shares her journey becoming kidney organ donor to her aunt after supporting her fighting with an autoimmune disease, Lupus and eventually kidney failure.  Nina used to take her aunt to the hemodialysis sessions and saw how exhausting and difficult her aunt's life was as ESRD patient. She decides to step in and become the organ donor.  ..read more

Marcelo nos cuenta su experiencia con problemas de rinon. El recibio un transplante de rinon a la edad de 13anos pero lo perdio meses despues. Desde entonces Marcelo se ha mantenido en dialisis por los ultimos 20 anos. Ultimamente sitiendose bien por tan solo cambiar su dieta ..read more

Alonda Morales, is a caregiver to her father with ESRD. She has been caring for her dad who was battling diabetes for years and since the last year she become the designated caregiver to manage his life on dialysis. Alondra enjoys being able to support her dad and provide the best care. This journey taught her a lot, especially building resilience, inner strength and patience.  ..read more