Traveling ImmunocompromisedDon’t you just hate when your doctor tells you you can't travel? I hate when my doctor tells me when or where to travel. But I am grateful that they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Long Term Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Chronic kidney disease can have an everlasting effect on your life. Mine has impacted me enough to want better for myself and change in a positive way. When I was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coconut Mojito MocktailI can personally say that I enjoy a nice cold beverage. When you have a well presented drink, people will assume it is alcoholic. I especially wanted to create this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grandma, I Want to Give Daddy A Kidney"Grandma, I want to give Daddy a kidney." These were the words my 17-year-old grandchild muttered to me. She knew she had to wait until she was 18, but I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Made A DecisionAs a new wife and mom, I never thought I'd find myself in an emergency room facing a life altering diagnosis. Kidney disease was not a part of our growing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney StonesKidney stones are a very common condition. About 1 in 10 people will have kidney stones at some point in their lives. Kidney stones can be very painful, but they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Traveling with Chronic Kidney Disease As A Senior CitizenWhen life throws you lemons, just make lemonade. I have been hearing this saying for as long as I can remember. My husband and I just retired. Traveling the world...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Health is Number OneThe one thing I’ve learned and am still learning while living with kidney disease is that your health should be your number one priority. As obvious as it sounds, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Focaccia BreadFocaccia bread is one of the primarily soft and tasty loaves of bread for all different dishes, like soups, sandwiches, and dipping. This recipe is perfect for me when I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From the Desert to the Dialysis ChairThe words that changed my life forever... "Sergeant Jones, I’m sorry to tell you this, but you have nephrotic syndrome, which is causing major damage to your kidneys. You cannot...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Preparing for Storms and Weather Emergencies With CKDNatural disaster emergencies can heighten anxiety for those living in affected areas. It's no wonder that people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have added worries when facing forecasts filled with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade MocktailWhen I created this recipe, it was a hot day of 96 degrees and the craving for lemonade was substantial. With my favorite Tazo Hibiscus tea already brewed (caffeine free)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Importance Of Self-Care As A CaregiverCaregiving is such an important task. But what’s more important is how to go easy on your own self while being there for the people you love. Sometimes it is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reinventing Myself After My Kidney TransplantThis year in December will be 3 years post-transplant for me. There is this bizarre feeling I still have with myself that I’m going to refer to as 'dating.' When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Kidney-Friendly Cookbook GiveawayThe Kidney-Friendly Cookbook Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is a busy time! There are holidays, family gatherings, and more. It is also Diabetes Awareness Month...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Glazed Chicken Wings, Roast Potatoes, Sweetcorn, and BroccoliThis is a meal for a day when you feel hungry and are prepared to spend a little more time in the kitchen. It is a well-balanced dish, and also...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Watching My Food and Fluid Intake While On DialysisI found that watching my food and fluid intake to be really important during my dialysis journey. As someone who has been on dialysis twice, once at the age of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Do People Treat You Differently With CKD?I was talking to my son the other day and he said that there are days that he doesn’t even know who he is. The sad truth is that most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Drugs and Herbal Supplements to Avoid if You Have CKDThere are over 15 million people living with moderate or advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States. And a national survey from 2011 to 2014 showed that nearly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic Kidney DiseaseChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects physical, mental, and emotional health. Yet, many people with CKD often have no visible signs of illness. You may have even been told, “You don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
