Thank you for your support! I'm still going strong without Dialysis or transplant. Catch the LIVE interactive streams at www.youtube.com/@DADVICETV/streams Don’t miss the books I have published to help you conquer CKD: www.dadvicetv.com/book
Hello: I'm Elizabeth Krawiec, and 2mo ago I had a GFR of 38. Was a stage 3b, and felt awful. Blood sugars were very high also. Needed to lose weight too! Now in November, I am a GFR of 57, I've lost 10 lbs, changed to a 🪴 plant based diet, and feel so much better. I don't eat sugar at all!! More active, exercising, drinking plenty of water 💧! No soda! I know it sounds like a lot, but I listened to him, and I can't believe the difference! Everything is reversed! Do your research, get serious, listen to those who know! You can get better 😌! If I can do it you can too! Thank you for all the advice! I plan to keep going with everything I've learned because it 💪 works! Elizabeth K.
Thank you for all of this free advice you are a blessing you just don’t know, I was on stage 4 kidney failure I did blood work this morning I jumped up to stage 3, I am so exited to keep going, God is good!
Doctor told me not to get exited, that I wouldn’t get any better then this so I have to prove him wrong .. he made me cry so bad the day of the visit …
Not diagnosed, no health insurance, but April 2022 I was so sick I was in bed 19 hours daily 5 days/wk. Had no urine, or when I did, it smelled rancid, foam in the toilet, soreness @ my back @ the kidney site, BP 177/97, but especially, NO ENERGY. Started drinking lots of water & cranberry juice, feeling better now, BP 157/87. Thanks for your encouragement.
Thank you for your support - I love your comment! I actually get a few thumbs down on each video shortly after they are posted. While UA-cam doesn't allow me to see who does it, the timing of them always aligns with very negative comments posted to my facebook page about the videos from an admin of a Kidney Facebook group I am banned from (for being too positive - her group focuses on the doom and gloom of dialysis). That consistent timing makes it easy to see who the thumbs down most likely are coming from. I hope that one day she will see that having a positive attitude is much more effective at dealing with kidney disease and that dialysis, transplant, and death are not the only options. Life is too short to dwell on the negative.
So that's how you got kidney disease; I'm thinking I won't die of kidney disease because of your channel. I'm stage two but my gfr numbers bounce between in the 90's and 70's. I'm a type II diabetic and have high blood pressure, both are being treated, I'm working on my weight, and I'm closely monitoring and controlling blood sugar. I digress; my son, a nurse, said; "Dad something is going to get you, I see it every day, eat a balanced diet, exercise and eat clean."
The 15 tips are: 1. Keep blood sugar down. Take fasting and 2 hr after meal readings. 2. Keep blood pressure down - track it. Keep it steady at 130 over 80. 3. Lose weight. The more overweight, the faster kidneys deteriorate. Walking helps manage BP and BS. 4. Don’t drink soda. 5. Stop smoking and avoid street drugs 6. Balance your blood to normal pH 7.35 - 7.45. Food - too much protein - brings it out of balance. 7. Eat less protein 8. Eat less phorphorus (read ingredients) 9. Limit shellfish (avoid) 10. Skip canned foods - BPA lining on inside, hi sodium, hi sugar 11. Avoid pain pills -> really destroy kidneys 12. Avoid contrast dye X-rays, MRI -> damage kidneys, use ultrasound, alternatives 13. Take antioxidants like Q10 (heart) and turmeric 14. Take fish oil 15. Eat a balanced, kidney-friendly diet
I can't thank you enough for all your educational videos, my doctor is not into education. I go to you and Jen Hernandez to know what to do. You are truly a gift from God
Thank you so much this is great information I've been in stage 3 kidney disease for about 3 years I'm doing everything I can to stay at this stage 67 years old I work out three times a week eat mostly vegetables and food I do drink two coffees a day i try my best to not get into stage 4 maintaining a proper blood pressure is the keys I've seen people in my family didn't make it to 40 years old because they didn't take this serious American lifestyle having junk food on every corner in America is a big problem to the sickness spreads throughout America but once again thank you so much for your positive information I'm a true fan now for life
Add dandelion..boost hemoglobin n detox kidney...plantain leaf keep kidney strong..ginger n milk thrissle..n vit b1 to remove lactic acid...grapefruit to remove uric acid..try for a month n TX me back wanna see if u feel better
Thanks James for all your help. I have had CKD since 2002 and believe it or not, not one doctor ever mentioned the words potassium or phosphate to me until I reached stage 5....serious. I am trying to turn things around at this late moment....you are my best guide.
Dear Sir, i am an IgA nephropathy patient with 12.5 creatinine. I have been diagnosed with igA since 3 years and was managing somehow but suddenly creatinine shooted from 5 to 8.3 level of creatinine in July 2019, then 10 to 12.5 within 6 months. Doctor advised me to do either dialysis or transplant but i did not do any of these but undergoing Naturopathy /Neuropathy treatment from Aug 2019. I was slightly depressed as i am not able to walk properly due to swelling. Then, i saw your inspiring video which gives me a ray of hope! I will follow your instructions and i will never allow myself to be a 'dialysis customer'. I will come back with my rejuvenated kidneys. Thank you ☺
My pcp sent me to the Nephrologist when my creatinine was 2.1. She just let it keep increasing until she started pushing starting dialysis...well I later found out she is part owner of the dialysis clinic. Well I have changed my lifestyle now and expecting to get off dialysis very soon...bloodwork is looking way better now
My kidney robber was diclofenac, the Cadillac of anti-inflammatories prescribed for a multitude of inflammatory conditions. Stage 2 right now and trying hard not to get any worse. I learned that getting lots of B vitamins is helpful and for me, I take B-complex every other day. I noticed that on the days I take B-complex, my kidneys seem to be working better. Just something to think about. I like your video because it reminds me of all the things I need to be doing, thinking about, staying away from, etc. I'm not a soda drinker normally and I refuse to have it in my home. But I will indulge when visiting fast food places, which is about once a week or less. I know, it's bad and I need to stop. Thanks for a video that reminds me!
Thank you for your support! Let's keep spreading the information so that others know dialysis is not the only path for their future. It is amazing how well our bodies can adapt when we provide them the right environment for them to do what they do. Even I am still impressed with how much better I feel just from diet and lifestyle changes.
@@DADVICETV hey dadvice do you have an email address you can share so we can comunicado with you for question or get more info my brother please share 2 I just got off dialysis treatment a couple hours ago I’m so tired!!!mines is Rickdinero@gmail.com thank you my brother from another!!
2 early symptoms I had other than swelling feet is an episode when I couldn't catch my breath even while sitting. It was like all the oxygen was taken out of me. A second symptom is when one night I felt like I was in a freezer when the room temperature was normal. I was thinking it was heart related, when it was actually kidney related. Also make sure to check your own blood work even if you get a call back from the doctor saying everything looks good. Because you want to know if your egfr is on the lower range for your age. Doctors seem to just glance over things.
It is very sad to say, and I had to see it for myself by purchasing a medical textbook from 2006, but until 2007 most doctors where trained to not say anything until stage 4. So much less was known about kidney disease and they were trained that there was very little that could be done and to wait until stage 4, then start preparing you for dialysis at stage 5. That same textbook also recommended only "1 can of soda" with each meal as part of the renal diet. Medical science has learned so much in just the last 13 years around kidney health. Another challenge doctors tell me about is that most people will not make the changes recommended to their diet and lifestyle, so it feels pointless to try and recommend that route. Those of you who found my videos WANT to get better, you WANT to avoid dialysis, and most of you are willing to make the changes to try and improve your kidney health. We are in the minority due to so many people falling for the myth that there is nothing you can do about kidney disease. But together we can help spread the knowledge and empower others to fight kidney disease. By sharing each of our success we can inspire others to talk to their doctors for an alternative to dialysis, transplant, and death. Getting a copy of your labs is always a great idea - which allows each of us to research are results and uncover and issues early that our doctors may have been trained to keep silent on.
Well I have a story for you....my family doctor did not to let me know that my kidney function was low until it was at 2.0 creatinine then he sent me to the nephrologist which in turn sent me to get a biopsy on my kidney she did not tell me that I had kidney disease I had never heard of kidney disease I was told that I had a really bad kidney infection so now I am on dialysis due to swelling in my body so I guess she is happy now
Your explanations are so direct and easy to understand. Thank soo much! Before I’m in stage 4. But now I’m in stage 3.5. God is soo good! Im a little bit confused in protein intake. Will you please tackle it furthermore?? Thank you and Gid bless you more so that you can continue helping people in need!❤
I love your videos.....i just found you and think you are great for helping us. i've been fighting kidney failure for a few years now. I'm in stage 4 and falling.....i'm hoping to reverse that.....i don't want to go on dialysis!!!!! I've slipped alot this past year but have hope, listening to your videos!!!!
Thanks for sharing - always enjoying meeting new Kidney warriors. I've been creating videos and along the way I have continued to learn and improve not only my health, but also improve my treatment strategy. That is probably the single most important thing to remember - nothing stays the same. Our community also includes a lot of great tips and advice - so I encourage you to always check the comments under the videos. Now a question for you - are you currently seeing a renal dietitian?
@@DADVICETV Not everyone can afford a renal dietitian, I'm one of them, so everything I learn is from the internet or the support group I joined, however, there are so many veggies I DO NOT LIKE that are on the good list. I'm 85 & just learned 3 mos ago that I'm stage 3, I cook very little because I live alone & have had firemen visit my home too many times. So almost everything I eat has to be raw or pre-prepared. My son takes me out sometimes which I have to be careful of. I appreciate your videos & take notes because my memory isn't the greatest, but I still have energy & strength.
Thank you for your advice, you are an inspiration. I feel so much better after listening to your talk. My gfr is 14, i am too afraid of dyalisis. I am learning so much from you. God bless you always. 🙏🙏❤️
Thank you so much for the very informative its amazing. Just last April 2023 i am diagnosed 3rd stage cdk. Because i have uncontrolled diabetics and uncontrolled bp. I am from Philippines i like much your your program.
When my Husband was on Blood pressure medicine Lasinapril his blood sugar was up he is not a diabetic but it’s very hard on a person who has CKD I requested to his Kidney dr to please change this medicine so he did. Now on a different blood pressure medicine 😀
It took my docs about 1.5 months of changing and tweaking my BP meds to get it under control - and that included even tweaking WHEN I took which meds during the day. You can see what worked for me at www.dadvicetv.com/blood-pressure-medication - if your husband continues to have challenges, this may help your doc with some ideas.
Hi James, you're an inspirational guy. I am 87 and diagnosed with kidney disease. Trying to follow your advice. Question about Renadyl. How safe is it and does it work. Thanks, keep up the good work.
congratulations on your journey to achieve wellness!! I too teach self advocacy for oncology and hematology issues. I try to let my patients hear gentle status reports (i.e.) one of my favorite phrases is "you seem frail today".. this open ended observation usually allows my patients to talk openly. it also is nonjudgmental so that we can work and learn in collaboration. thanks jimmy. "l like your style!
So glad I found your video, I need a bit of correction, and inspiration. So true our choices is in what we chose to eat. And it’s not fun to be hooked up to machines. I want to avoid that at all costs. Want to get into mindful eating, and make good choices. Will keep watching as I need some inspiration. Good video. 🌹❤️🌹❤️
+izabeau1953 Welcome to my channel! I started documenting my journey from stage 5 and have lots of videos full of tips. Watch them in order and see me improving right before your eyes! I try to upload 1 new video every week and the next one will answer the question: Which diet is best for kidney disease.
I have learned more from you than my doctor!!!! He told me that I can drink whatever I want...geesh...but I know better!!! They just want you to not get better so they can make more money off of dialysis...ugh 🙁
Thk u for this ur vedios i was diagnosed of stage 3b n i had deabites n hbp not too high but i was on medications but since about 3mths that i was told about the stage 3b i was too worried plus the BSnHbp to be the basic problem in some cases hmm of which the two has been for about 13yrs it was not easy but 3mths as i started watching i keep to it n miss Katherine i went for my appointment i was told i am fine all protien creatinine ect could not be found i am now very very happy so i want say another big THK U may God keep u ppl for us becos we need more vedios
You're the best you give more intelligence about the kidneys than any doctor I have seen in 10 years and it's honest and that's what people need honesty and that's something that doctors don't have thanks again bro
Just took a tiny bit of baking soda in a glass of water. Hopefully that will help my body flush the iodine CT dye out faster. My kidneys are still hurting nearly 48hrs after the CT.
The case of a patient with systemic lupus. Multidrug treatment, titrated to urinary proteins, blunted proteinuria and stabilized GFR for years in a young girl with nephrotic proteinuria and systemic lupus (92). She was given an ACE inhibitor in order to maintain a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or less. Her proteinuria reduced remarkably. Three years later, proteinuria was again measured at 9 g/24 h, and she had severe renal fail-ure. There was no sign of active lupus. In addition to dietary sodium and protein restriction, she was given an ACE inhibi-tor plus an angiotensin II (Ang II) receptor antagonist, and a statin (92) with up titrations as deemed appropriate. Full remis-sion of proteinuria was achieved within 6 months. Seven years later, proteinuria averaged 0.1-0.2 g/24 h, and renal function improved. This case shows that it is now possible to stabilize or even reverse disease progression, even in an advanced phase of the disease (Figure 3).The case of pancreas transplantation. Regression of diabetic renal dis-ease with glomerular architecture remodeling has been observed in a few patients with type 1 diabetes after 10 years of normoglycemia induced by a pancreatic transplant (93). Kidney function, however, did not return to pretransplant values. These findings show that sustained normoglycemia induces regression of lesions of diabetic glomerulopathy, extending previous evidence obtained in experi-mental animals (94, 95) to humans
I read that many manufacturers have removed BPA from their canned food linings. Wonder if there's a way to tell the ones that haven't. I don't buy salted canned foods, but there are some foods that I do buy and are healthy that come in cans.
Really very easy to understand and do it practically thanks And a request patients may feel more happy and relaxed if voice volume is reduced a bit Only an advice Thanks Dadvice
Thank you! Glad to hear you only eat animal protein every once in a while. While I am not a vegetarian, I do eat a very vegetarian diet due to it being better for my kidneys with my current stage. It is pretty shocking how much stress red meat puts on your kidneys when you have kidney damage.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach Ive been a vegetarian for many years before so it’s not bad to avoid meat. But once in awhile I crave it and I do have chicken. A bite or 2 lol I was born in Japan and grew up eating a lot of Japanese food and also lived in Hawaii so I do make different dishes to change my menu a bit, Korean good with veggies are good also. I just avoid adding salt, lol
@@Emi10673 That sounds awesome! If you do decide to use salt, reach for Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. It's the healthiest of the salts. I grew up an Air Force brat and also travel internationally for work now as an adult. I love visiting Asia and spent a lot of time in Korea for work.
You are such a blessing to my life,and I am sure to many. I found out in Stage 3. I have followed your tips and advice sheets to the letter. I am looking forward to my next lab work.
I am watching all of your videos again. You have so much info that I have to watch them again to get it all! My hardest is losing weight. So I need all of the information you have. Thanks Again !
Great video. Wish I had seen it 2 days ago and known to alkalise a bit after a CT scan. Will add a little baking soda to the water I'm still drinking to flush it out.
Thank you for these encouraging and educational videos. Question: what about sparkling waters (like LaCroix, Perrier, Arrowhead, Bubly)? I thought they might be safe because they have no sugar, but are they also bad for kidneys like colas?
They are considered water - they do nothing special, and as long as you are keeping an eye on additives (like sugars) then it comes down to a preference. Bubly and a few others are very popular with kidney patients and a great replacement for soda.
@@DADVICETV Thank you so much! I recently got told I was at Level 4, and your UA-cam clips have given me a lot more hope. Thank you for your educational work.
I am @ 3b CKD all the sudden I am getting a itch rash ? Is this a sign my kidneys are quickly getting worse? My Last lab was 44 GFR could u get back to me TY
You are very welcome! Don't miss the live broadcast on Tuesdays at 6 pm EDT with me and a renal dietitian. Lots of great info and we take questions from the live chat. The schedule of topics is on www.DadviceTV.com
Dadvice- Your show hqve given a light that will show me the right road to improving my kidney function. Thank you very much. By tye wqy, many doctors do nto advice like you did today. Thank you.
I was diagnos last june 18 chronic kidney disease with creatinine of 1300 and on june 26 it become 1200. They advise me to undergo on dialysis but we didnt make. We change the lifeatyle. No sodium. No protien. No phosporus. No potassium. I always eat cabbage carrot. And i always blended cucumber, with lemon parlsey and kinchay. In the morning im taking lemon grass tea or ginger tea. I limit the rice i ate only rice during lunch. I ate white corn also. Now i dont know yet the status of my creatinine where planning to check it on the exact 1 month when i last check. Im hoping it will reverse. You inspire me a lot. How i will know my gfr?????
+Joyieventure Sounds like you’re off to a great start with your diet! You will find out your GFR with your bloodwork, or you can estimate it with an online calculator like www.davita.com/tools/gfr-calculator
@@DADVICETV my gfr are 4 and stage 5. Im hoping everything will be reverse. Please im hoping and i will do all my best. Next month we will check my creatinine level again.
Taking fish oil & Co Q10 can help the creatinine level to go down?my husband is sufferring stage 5 but thank God he is not on a dialysis.We are praying not to go on a dialysis.I am watching all your videos to help reverse the damaged kidney like yours.thank u & Godbless us all
The problem is, if we talk to our doctor,some of them are dont care,because they are not in our situation...they dont want to be stressed in our stress...
Exactly! I see lots of complaints from my support group about doctors that only want to tell you what your lab work shows then leave before you can ask any questions. I have a PA that has done more for me than that!!
Thank you so much or your content! I have transitioned mostly to a plant based diet for my kidney health and am curious if vegan protein powder is ok for your kidneys in the same way that plant based protein is? I can find no one to answer this. I am in stage two for kidney disease but also have IBS so certain plant based proteins bother my stomach (I avoid soy like you suggest as well) and am looking for other options. Glad to see that you have improved your kidney health so much!
Perfect timing - I just finished filming of my next video about diets. It took a lot of research and looking at the different sources of protein was a big part. Plant based protein is great - not only is it easier on your kidneys, but there is a study (www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(15)01339-6/abstract) showing that it can actually be beneficial to those with CKD. The Vegan protein powder will be seen by your body as plant based - both are good choices. Only caution I have to offer is to find out how much protein you need and stick to that. So many products today are stuffed with extra protein and people are being incorrectly taught that more protein is better. Our goal is to give our bodys what they need, and nothing more. Good luck and thanks for watching!
@@DADVICETV That's good to know. I've been taking Collagen Peptides (5 gr.) with MSM (500 mg) for years, which has reduced "wrinkles". I'm 85 & many people tell me I don't look near that old, plus I'm pretty active & have always been healthy.... until now.
Thank you so much! If we ever bump into each other in real life, that is just how animated I am in person. :-) I'm pretty much an open book with a story about nearly every topic and I'm not afraid to share.
I was so scared when I found out I had kidney disease. Thanks to your videos I'm not anymore. I look at it now as a challenge, which is nothing but a chance to excel. It gives me the opportunity to be proud of myself every day. Just by not smoking and passing on fast-food, which was my everyday routine. I decided from watching this video not to eat meat this weekend. Just for the feeling, it will give me money mourning. I know I can do it. Keep up the good work. Ohh yeah no soda. It's so much out there to drink.
Awesome Awesome Awesome Jamal! Kidney Disease is scary and the lack of helpful and positive information make it even more so. So glad you found the Dadvice TV community - we're kickin' kidney disease to the curb!!! It sounds like you're making all the right changes - awesome! Stay in touch and let me know how things are going - and if you can, join one of the LIVE broadcast and say hello!
I stopped drinking all sodas when I learned they were putting "High Fructose Syrup" in them, which was Bad-Bad-Bad! When they switched to other sugars & non-sweeteners, I lost my interest. So now, I hardly ever have a soda unless it's Sprite. I don't miss it at all. Sodas, in my opinion, is a form of addiction. THANK YOU FDA!
Thank you for your support! I'm still going strong without Dialysis or transplant.
Catch the LIVE interactive streams at www.youtube.com/@DADVICETV/streams
Don’t miss the books I have published to help you conquer CKD: www.dadvicetv.com/book
So grateful for you. I stopped diet pop after 7 years addicted. Glory to God
Hello:
I'm Elizabeth Krawiec, and 2mo ago I had a GFR of 38. Was a stage 3b, and felt awful. Blood sugars were very high also. Needed to lose weight too!
Now in November, I am a GFR of 57, I've lost 10 lbs, changed to a 🪴 plant based diet, and feel so much better. I don't eat sugar at all!! More active, exercising, drinking plenty of water 💧! No soda!
I know it sounds like a lot, but I listened to him, and I can't believe the difference!
Everything is reversed!
Do your research, get serious, listen to those who know!
You can get better 😌!
If I can do it you can too!
Thank you for all the advice! I plan to keep going with everything I've learned because it 💪 works! Elizabeth K.
Wow! I am encouraged. I was diagnosed stare 3 about 2 months ago. I'm taking all the steps needed
Thanks for a wonder advice. I’m CKD stage 3 A
now what is your GFR?
Now wats your current numbers?
Thank you for all of this free advice you are a blessing you just don’t know, I was on stage 4 kidney failure I did blood work this morning I jumped up to stage 3, I am so exited to keep going, God is good!
Congrats as this is terrific news! may God continue to bless you going forward!
Doctor told me not to get exited, that I wouldn’t get any better then this so I have to prove him wrong .. he made me cry so bad the day of the visit …
Congratulations
Congratulations you will get much better
Fast detox your body drink lemon water with a straw.🙏🏼
Thank you as I just got CKD and it’s no fun but learning simple things that you tell us about as I’m NOT going on Dialysis......🙏👍
Not diagnosed, no health insurance, but April 2022 I was so sick I was in bed 19 hours daily 5 days/wk. Had no urine, or when I did, it smelled rancid, foam in the toilet, soreness @ my back @ the kidney site, BP 177/97, but especially, NO ENERGY. Started drinking lots of water & cranberry juice, feeling better now, BP 157/87. Thanks for your encouragement.
Plantain leaf..ginger..and milk thrissle I would add...dandelion filter kidney too
Great effort.May God blessed you always!🙏🕯️
Did someone really give this video a thumbs down???
This world is full of crazy people.
Agree.
Thank you for your support - I love your comment! I actually get a few thumbs down on each video shortly after they are posted. While UA-cam doesn't allow me to see who does it, the timing of them always aligns with very negative comments posted to my facebook page about the videos from an admin of a Kidney Facebook group I am banned from (for being too positive - her group focuses on the doom and gloom of dialysis). That consistent timing makes it easy to see who the thumbs down most likely are coming from. I hope that one day she will see that having a positive attitude is much more effective at dealing with kidney disease and that dialysis, transplant, and death are not the only options. Life is too short to dwell on the negative.
IKR all he is trying to do is share his experience and help others do the same!
@@DADVICETV Wow they banned you from a Kidney facebook group how RUDE!!! :( Sorry that happend!
@Sandy Scott Sheesh! I am in a natural kidney facebook group and thankfully very nice.
So that's how you got kidney disease; I'm thinking I won't die of kidney disease because of your channel. I'm stage two but my gfr numbers bounce between in the 90's and 70's. I'm a type II diabetic and have high blood pressure, both are being treated, I'm working on my weight, and I'm closely monitoring and controlling blood sugar. I digress; my son, a nurse, said; "Dad something is going to get you, I see it every day, eat a balanced diet, exercise and eat clean."
The 15 tips are:
1. Keep blood sugar down. Take fasting and 2 hr after meal readings.
2. Keep blood pressure down - track it. Keep it steady at 130 over 80.
3. Lose weight. The more overweight, the faster kidneys deteriorate. Walking helps manage BP and BS.
4. Don’t drink soda.
5. Stop smoking and avoid street drugs
6. Balance your blood to normal pH 7.35 - 7.45. Food - too much protein - brings it out of balance.
7. Eat less protein
8. Eat less phorphorus (read ingredients)
9. Limit shellfish (avoid)
10. Skip canned foods - BPA lining on inside, hi sodium, hi sugar
11. Avoid pain pills -> really destroy kidneys
12. Avoid contrast dye X-rays, MRI -> damage kidneys, use ultrasound, alternatives
13. Take antioxidants like Q10 (heart) and turmeric
14. Take fish oil
15. Eat a balanced, kidney-friendly diet
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I can't thank you enough for all your educational videos, my doctor is not into education. I go to you and Jen Hernandez to know what to do. You are truly a gift from God
Thank you so much this is great information I've been in stage 3 kidney disease for about 3 years I'm doing everything I can to stay at this stage 67 years old I work out three times a week eat mostly vegetables and food I do drink two coffees a day i try my best to not get into stage 4 maintaining a proper blood pressure is the keys I've seen people in my family didn't make it to 40 years old because they didn't take this serious American lifestyle having junk food on every corner in America is a big problem to the sickness spreads throughout America but once again thank you so much for your positive information I'm a true fan now for life
Add dandelion..boost hemoglobin n detox kidney...plantain leaf keep kidney strong..ginger n milk thrissle..n vit b1 to remove lactic acid...grapefruit to remove uric acid..try for a month n TX me back wanna see if u feel better
@@aliciamilam5636 thank you I definitely will try that
Thanks James for all your help. I have had CKD since 2002 and believe it or not, not one doctor ever mentioned the words potassium or phosphate to me until I reached stage 5....serious. I am trying to turn things around at this late moment....you are my best guide.
Such doctors are guilty for criminal neglect
It can be done good luck
Keep applying these things and you will be fine
You had it ckd for quite some time how old are you
My husband was diagnosed with severe kidney disease. This information is very helpful and I hope he will agree to do these things.
Dear Sir, i am an IgA nephropathy patient with 12.5 creatinine. I have been diagnosed with igA since 3 years and was managing somehow but suddenly creatinine shooted from 5 to 8.3 level of creatinine in July 2019, then 10 to 12.5 within 6 months. Doctor advised me to do either dialysis or transplant but i did not do any of these but undergoing Naturopathy /Neuropathy treatment from Aug 2019. I was slightly depressed as i am not able to walk properly due to swelling. Then, i saw your inspiring video which gives me a ray of hope! I will follow your instructions and i will never allow myself to be a 'dialysis customer'. I will come back with my rejuvenated kidneys. Thank you ☺
My pcp sent me to the Nephrologist when my creatinine was 2.1. She just let it keep increasing until she started pushing starting dialysis...well I later found out she is part owner of the dialysis clinic. Well I have changed my lifestyle now and expecting to get off dialysis very soon...bloodwork is looking way better now
have you heard about Doctor Puneet Dhawan In India New Delhi India ? check him out.
@@kemadiele9640 have you tried his treatments?is it effective
My doctor told me he’s gonna sent me to dialysis I said no you die quickly I can clean my kidneys naturally
Are you fine now
My kidney robber was diclofenac, the Cadillac of anti-inflammatories prescribed for a multitude of inflammatory conditions. Stage 2 right now and trying hard not to get any worse. I learned that getting lots of B vitamins is helpful and for me, I take B-complex every other day. I noticed that on the days I take B-complex, my kidneys seem to be working better. Just something to think about. I like your video because it reminds me of all the things I need to be doing, thinking about, staying away from, etc. I'm not a soda drinker normally and I refuse to have it in my home. But I will indulge when visiting fast food places, which is about once a week or less. I know, it's bad and I need to stop. Thanks for a video that reminds me!
Thanks, James! Awesome advocate for kidney health! God bless you!
Thank you for your support! Let's keep spreading the information so that others know dialysis is not the only path for their future. It is amazing how well our bodies can adapt when we provide them the right environment for them to do what they do. Even I am still impressed with how much better I feel just from diet and lifestyle changes.
I am happy to get lots of informations from the your video. May I know the name of the fiber supplement your using? Thank you .
@@DADVICETV hey dadvice do you have an email address you can share so we can comunicado with you for question or get more info my brother please share 2 I just got off dialysis treatment a couple hours ago I’m so tired!!!mines is Rickdinero@gmail.com thank you my brother from another!!
2 early symptoms I had other than swelling feet is an episode when I couldn't catch my breath even while sitting. It was like all the oxygen was taken out of me. A second symptom is when one night I felt like I was in a freezer when the room temperature was normal. I was thinking it was heart related, when it was actually kidney related. Also make sure to check your own blood work even if you get a call back from the doctor saying everything looks good. Because you want to know if your egfr is on the lower range for your age. Doctors seem to just glance over things.
It is very sad to say, and I had to see it for myself by purchasing a medical textbook from 2006, but until 2007 most doctors where trained to not say anything until stage 4. So much less was known about kidney disease and they were trained that there was very little that could be done and to wait until stage 4, then start preparing you for dialysis at stage 5. That same textbook also recommended only "1 can of soda" with each meal as part of the renal diet. Medical science has learned so much in just the last 13 years around kidney health. Another challenge doctors tell me about is that most people will not make the changes recommended to their diet and lifestyle, so it feels pointless to try and recommend that route. Those of you who found my videos WANT to get better, you WANT to avoid dialysis, and most of you are willing to make the changes to try and improve your kidney health. We are in the minority due to so many people falling for the myth that there is nothing you can do about kidney disease.
But together we can help spread the knowledge and empower others to fight kidney disease. By sharing each of our success we can inspire others to talk to their doctors for an alternative to dialysis, transplant, and death. Getting a copy of your labs is always a great idea - which allows each of us to research are results and uncover and issues early that our doctors may have been trained to keep silent on.
Well I have a story for you....my family doctor did not to let me know that my kidney function was low until it was at 2.0 creatinine then he sent me to the nephrologist which in turn sent me to get a biopsy on my kidney she did not tell me that I had kidney disease I had never heard of kidney disease I was told that I had a really bad kidney infection so now I am on dialysis due to swelling in my body so I guess she is happy now
@@tlyons8537 yes I'd recommend everyone to learn and get a copy of their own blood work. You have to make a special trip sometimes but its worth it.
@@DADVICETV can u help me out
Your explanations are so direct and easy to understand. Thank soo much! Before I’m in stage 4. But now I’m in stage 3.5. God is soo good! Im a little bit confused in protein intake. Will you please tackle it furthermore?? Thank you and Gid bless you more so that you can continue helping people in need!❤
Animal protein is much harder on the kidneys than protein found in plant products like grains, fruits, beans and vegetables.
@purita garcia I bought a scale off of Amazon my Dr told me 60 grams a day it's about 2ounces stage 3.
@@cynthiabragg2611 👋Hi Cynthia Bragg. What do you mean by that and what’s the name or brand you bought. And how much.
Cynthia you look so young and beautiful. How long have you been in that situation.?
How you xo it
Thank You!
I fighting for my health
You helped me so much,with this commentary.
You were very informative.
Keep commentaries coming♥️
Thank you so much James. You don't know how much you have helped people.
Thanks for given us confidence in the fight against kidney
Thank you for all this good information that all we kidney patients need to know.
Thanks James for another encouraging segment.
I love your videos.....i just found you and think you are great for helping us. i've been fighting kidney failure for a few years now. I'm in stage 4 and falling.....i'm hoping to reverse that.....i don't want to go on dialysis!!!!! I've slipped alot this past year but have hope, listening to your videos!!!!
Thanks for sharing - always enjoying meeting new Kidney warriors. I've been creating videos and along the way I have continued to learn and improve not only my health, but also improve my treatment strategy. That is probably the single most important thing to remember - nothing stays the same. Our community also includes a lot of great tips and advice - so I encourage you to always check the comments under the videos. Now a question for you - are you currently seeing a renal dietitian?
@@DADVICETV Not everyone can afford a renal dietitian, I'm one of them, so everything I learn is from the internet or the support group I joined, however, there are so many veggies I DO NOT LIKE that are on the good list. I'm 85 & just learned 3 mos ago that I'm stage 3, I cook very little because I live alone & have had firemen visit my home too many times. So almost everything I eat has to be raw or pre-prepared. My son takes me out sometimes which I have to be careful of. I appreciate your videos & take notes because my memory isn't the greatest, but I still have energy & strength.
You are great instructor. Thank you.
Thank you for your advice, you are an inspiration. I feel so much better after listening to your talk. My gfr is 14, i am too afraid of dyalisis. I am learning so much from you. God bless you always. 🙏🙏❤️
Your advice reverse my egfr from 54 to 90 in a month
What did you do
Wow, congrats. Any main tips of what you changed would be appreciated 🙏 Hope you continue to do well
@akhilasurve7568 exactly what he said do
Polycystic kidney. Diagnosed in 2007. I go through a lot of depression . My GFR 66. My creatine 1.09 . 56 years old . Male.
Thank you so much for the very informative its amazing. Just last April 2023 i am diagnosed 3rd stage cdk. Because i have uncontrolled diabetics and uncontrolled bp. I am from Philippines i like much your your program.
I love how easy it is to understand him
Thank you
When my Husband was on Blood pressure medicine Lasinapril his blood sugar was up he is not a diabetic but it’s very hard on a person who has CKD I requested to his Kidney dr to please change this medicine so he did. Now on a different blood pressure medicine 😀
It took my docs about 1.5 months of changing and tweaking my BP meds to get it under control - and that included even tweaking WHEN I took which meds during the day. You can see what worked for me at www.dadvicetv.com/blood-pressure-medication - if your husband continues to have challenges, this may help your doc with some ideas.
Thank you to your great advice and always have more blessing everyday. God is great
Thanks for the excellent kidney health information,doc. Love from Bali, indonesia.
Thank you!
Hi James, you're an inspirational guy. I am 87 and diagnosed with kidney disease. Trying to follow your advice. Question about Renadyl. How safe is it and does it work. Thanks, keep up the good work.
congratulations on your journey to achieve wellness!! I too teach self advocacy for oncology and hematology issues. I try to let my patients hear gentle status reports (i.e.) one of my favorite phrases is "you seem frail today".. this open ended observation usually allows my patients to talk openly. it also is nonjudgmental so that we can work and learn in collaboration. thanks jimmy. "l like your style!
Thank you!
Thank you for your advice. God bless
You are so welcome - great to have you here with us!
May God bless you James....I love your videos. They are very helpful!
Glad you like them!
So glad I found your video, I need a bit of correction, and inspiration. So true our choices is in what we chose to eat. And it’s not fun to be hooked up to machines. I want to avoid that at all costs. Want to get into mindful eating, and make good choices. Will keep watching as I need some inspiration. Good video. 🌹❤️🌹❤️
+izabeau1953 Welcome to my channel! I started documenting my journey from stage 5 and have lots of videos full of tips. Watch them in order and see me improving right before your eyes! I try to upload 1 new video every week and the next one will answer the question: Which diet is best for kidney disease.
I have learned more from you than my doctor!!!! He told me that I can drink whatever I want...geesh...but I know better!!! They just want you to not get better so they can make more money off of dialysis...ugh 🙁
Its hardest part is the protein...because we need protein...if we need that for our hemoglobin to avoid anemia..
Thk u for this ur vedios i was diagnosed of stage 3b n i had deabites n hbp not too high but i was on medications but since about 3mths that i was told about the stage 3b i was too worried plus the BSnHbp to be the basic problem in some cases hmm of which the two has been for about 13yrs it was not easy but 3mths as i started watching i keep to it n miss Katherine i went for my appointment i was told i am fine all protien creatinine ect could not be found i am now very very happy so i want say another big THK U may God keep u ppl for us becos we need more vedios
Thank you so much james you give us hope to Live ,,,,, God Bless u always,,,,
Thanks for this information. Am already doing all of these except the fish oil am not taking because am on other medications.
You're the best you give more intelligence about the kidneys than any doctor I have seen in 10 years and it's honest and that's what people need honesty and that's something that doctors don't have thanks again bro
You are correct, I became better listening to him than my doctors
Just took a tiny bit of baking soda in a glass of water. Hopefully that will help my body flush the iodine CT dye out faster. My kidneys are still hurting nearly 48hrs after the CT.
The case of a patient with systemic lupus. Multidrug treatment, titrated to urinary proteins, blunted proteinuria and stabilized GFR for years in a young girl with nephrotic proteinuria and systemic lupus (92). She was given an ACE inhibitor in order to maintain a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or less. Her proteinuria reduced remarkably. Three years later, proteinuria was again measured at 9 g/24 h, and she had severe renal fail-ure. There was no sign of active lupus. In addition to dietary sodium and protein restriction, she was given an ACE inhibi-tor plus an angiotensin II (Ang II) receptor antagonist, and a statin (92) with up titrations as deemed appropriate. Full remis-sion of proteinuria was achieved within 6 months. Seven years later, proteinuria averaged 0.1-0.2 g/24 h, and renal function improved. This case shows that it is now possible to stabilize or even reverse disease progression, even in an advanced phase of the disease (Figure 3).The case of pancreas transplantation. Regression of diabetic renal dis-ease with glomerular architecture remodeling has been observed in a few patients with type 1 diabetes after 10 years of normoglycemia induced by a pancreatic transplant (93). Kidney function, however, did not return to pretransplant values. These findings show that sustained normoglycemia induces regression of lesions of diabetic glomerulopathy, extending previous evidence obtained in experi-mental animals (94, 95) to humans
Can you summerize in layman's terms?
I read that many manufacturers have removed BPA from their canned food linings. Wonder if there's a way to tell the ones that haven't. I don't buy salted canned foods, but there are some foods that I do buy and are healthy that come in cans.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge😊
Really very easy to understand and do it practically thanks
And a request patients may feel more happy and relaxed if voice volume is reduced a bit
Only an advice
Thanks Dadvice
MUY BIEN, MUY BUENO, FINE AN VERY GOOD. I ALWAYS WATCH YOUR VIDEOS. GRACIAS !. THANKS !.
Thank you for your support! Good luck and great health to you!
Shalom. Great Encouraging Teaching. Keep on Sir. Thanks. MALAYSIA.b
James thank you this was an excellent lecture today, have a great day.
Glad you enjoyed it
Yeah when I don’t eat animal protein my levels are way better. I eat it once in awhile but I feel better when I don’t. Great video. Ty 😊
Thank you! Glad to hear you only eat animal protein every once in a while. While I am not a vegetarian, I do eat a very vegetarian diet due to it being better for my kidneys with my current stage. It is pretty shocking how much stress red meat puts on your kidneys when you have kidney damage.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach Ive been a vegetarian for many years before so it’s not bad to avoid meat. But once in awhile I crave it and I do have chicken. A bite or 2 lol
I was born in Japan and grew up eating a lot of Japanese food and also lived in Hawaii so I do make different dishes to change my menu a bit,
Korean good with veggies are good also. I just avoid adding salt, lol
@@Emi10673 That sounds awesome! If you do decide to use salt, reach for Pink Himalayan Sea Salt. It's the healthiest of the salts. I grew up an Air Force brat and also travel internationally for work now as an adult. I love visiting Asia and spent a lot of time in Korea for work.
Dadvice TV - Kidney Health Coach Ohh nice! I love Asia. And thank you for the tip. I’ll get some today for sure 😊👍👍
No animal protein...also donot take lemon ...yogurt and pickles...
I am on dialysis since August 2022. You're correct, it is money making as i go twice a week Tuesdays and Saturdays. How can this be reversed?
Some of us dont have dietitian..we're just depending on your video..
Thanks a million.
Thank you for being positive
You are such a blessing to my life,and I am sure to many. I found out in Stage 3. I have followed your tips and advice sheets to the letter. I am looking forward to my next lab work.
Thanks James, God Bless
Thank you so much for your advice
I am watching all of your videos again. You have so much info that I have to watch them again to get it all! My hardest is losing weight. So I need all of the information you have. Thanks Again !
Thank You for these helpful tips 🙏🏿
Thankyou so much for the great encouragement and positive energy.
Q. Are psychiatric medications a potential cause for kidneys damage?
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for sharing
Great video. Wish I had seen it 2 days ago and known to alkalise a bit after a CT scan. Will add a little baking soda to the water I'm still drinking to flush it out.
Thank you so much for your advice 🙏.
Kidney disease treatment depends also on the causes. Would you share yours? Mine is a medication preventing organ transplantation rejection induced.
Thank you for these encouraging and educational videos. Question: what about sparkling waters (like LaCroix, Perrier, Arrowhead, Bubly)? I thought they might be safe because they have no sugar, but are they also bad for kidneys like colas?
They are considered water - they do nothing special, and as long as you are keeping an eye on additives (like sugars) then it comes down to a preference. Bubly and a few others are very popular with kidney patients and a great replacement for soda.
@@DADVICETV Thank you so much! I recently got told I was at Level 4, and your UA-cam clips have given me a lot more hope. Thank you for your educational work.
I am @ 3b CKD all the sudden I am getting a itch rash ? Is this a sign my kidneys are quickly getting worse? My
Last lab was 44 GFR could u get back to me TY
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Thank you very much for sharing your live video .sir i take notes all your guidance and advise. More power and God bless you and your family
Thanks a lot Dadvice
You are very welcome! Don't miss the live broadcast on Tuesdays at 6 pm EDT with me and a renal dietitian. Lots of great info and we take questions from the live chat. The schedule of topics is on www.DadviceTV.com
You are a legend. Your advice gives me so much hope
Coach, good day,what to do to eliminate kidney cyst?
Thanks for the great information ! Blessings
Glad it was helpful!
Good video James.....i like to ask i hope garlic is okay for the kidneys because i take 2-3 cloves a day pls do i stop or continue i like to know pls
Happy you so kind to share!
Have Beautiful Day.
Thanks much.
Thank you! You too!
James, thanks so much for all your videos, really helps keep me focused
+NADINE INTAGLIATA Glad to hear that - Thanks for your support!
+NADINE INTAGLIATA Thank you for your support - glad the videos help.
Thanks this is great advice.
Dadvice- Your show hqve given a light that will show me the right road to improving my kidney function. Thank you very much. By tye wqy, many doctors do nto advice like you did today. Thank you.
Glad to help
Thank you happy Sunday sir!
THANK YOU, YOU'RE HELPING MY MOM
Glad to heat that.
Thank you God bless 🙏
I was diagnos last june 18 chronic kidney disease with creatinine of 1300 and on june 26 it become 1200. They advise me to undergo on dialysis but we didnt make. We change the lifeatyle. No sodium. No protien. No phosporus. No potassium. I always eat cabbage carrot. And i always blended cucumber, with lemon parlsey and kinchay. In the morning im taking lemon grass tea or ginger tea. I limit the rice i ate only rice during lunch. I ate white corn also. Now i dont know yet the status of my creatinine where planning to check it on the exact 1 month when i last check. Im hoping it will reverse. You inspire me a lot. How i will know my gfr?????
How i will know my gfr??
+Joyieventure Sounds like you’re off to a great start with your diet! You will find out your GFR with your bloodwork, or you can estimate it with an online calculator like
www.davita.com/tools/gfr-calculator
@@DADVICETV my gfr are 4 and stage 5. Im hoping everything will be reverse. Please im hoping and i will do all my best. Next month we will check my creatinine level again.
The best way to reduce creatinine and BUN are with a lower protein diet. Stick to the amount your doctor recommends and do not exceed that. Good luck!
Taking fish oil & Co Q10 can help the creatinine level to go down?my husband is sufferring stage 5 but thank God he is not on a dialysis.We are praying not to go on a dialysis.I am watching all your videos to help reverse the damaged kidney like yours.thank u & Godbless us all
Thank you for sharing these videos; very encouraging, informative, and motivational messages, really appreciated!
You are so welcome!
Thanks for your teaching, it's quite simple and informative
The problem is, if we talk to our doctor,some of them are dont care,because they are not in our situation...they dont want to be stressed in our stress...
Exactly! I see lots of complaints from my support group about doctors that only want to tell you what your lab work shows then leave before you can ask any questions. I have a PA that has done more for me than that!!
love your videos fun to watch and tons of information keep it up great thanks a lots...just started watching them
Glad you like them!
Thanks a lot sir James
My creatinine level was 122.4 oml/l
Thank you so much or your content! I have transitioned mostly to a plant based diet for my kidney health and am curious if vegan protein powder is ok for your kidneys in the same way that plant based protein is? I can find no one to answer this. I am in stage two for kidney disease but also have IBS so certain plant based proteins bother my stomach (I avoid soy like you suggest as well) and am looking for other options. Glad to see that you have improved your kidney health so much!
Perfect timing - I just finished filming of my next video about diets. It took a lot of research and looking at the different sources of protein was a big part. Plant based protein is great - not only is it easier on your kidneys, but there is a study (www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(15)01339-6/abstract) showing that it can actually be beneficial to those with CKD. The Vegan protein powder will be seen by your body as plant based - both are good choices. Only caution I have to offer is to find out how much protein you need and stick to that. So many products today are stuffed with extra protein and people are being incorrectly taught that more protein is better. Our goal is to give our bodys what they need, and nothing more. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for responding!! I appreciate the advice and will take it to heart!
@@DADVICETV That's good to know. I've been taking Collagen Peptides (5 gr.) with MSM (500 mg) for years, which has reduced "wrinkles". I'm 85 & many people tell me I don't look near that old, plus I'm pretty active & have always been healthy.... until now.
Should make a video about getting kidney disease in check without medication. Restoring kidney and heart function
Check out all my videos about diet and lifestyle changes - those are great ways to help get your health on track for the best kidney outcome.
Thank you sir for all the info. You’re a Champ! Blessings
Excellent, excellent advise! Thank you!
Good advice
You are a blessing to me..God bless you. Thank you.
So nice of you - Thank you!
Starting at 19:10 lolol. Luv the sence of humor. You had me laughing so hard I was crying. Lmao. Nooooooooooo
Thank you so much! If we ever bump into each other in real life, that is just how animated I am in person. :-) I'm pretty much an open book with a story about nearly every topic and I'm not afraid to share.
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Thanks for the update.
Thank you so much for your videos ❤️
You are so welcome!
i love you fareal u are a great inspiration to people
Thank you! I appreciate that.
James, with conjestive heart failure and swelling in my ankles, i need to limit fluids, not so good for my kidneys????
Thanks!
Thank you for your support! It is much appreciated!
Brilliant. Thank u.
I was so scared when I found out I had kidney disease. Thanks to your videos I'm not anymore. I look at it now as a challenge, which is nothing but a chance to excel. It gives me the opportunity to be proud of myself every day. Just by not smoking and passing on fast-food, which was my everyday routine. I decided from watching this video not to eat meat this weekend. Just for the feeling, it will give me money mourning. I know I can do it. Keep up the good work. Ohh yeah no soda. It's so much out there to drink.
Awesome Awesome Awesome Jamal! Kidney Disease is scary and the lack of helpful and positive information make it even more so. So glad you found the Dadvice TV community - we're kickin' kidney disease to the curb!!! It sounds like you're making all the right changes - awesome! Stay in touch and let me know how things are going - and if you can, join one of the LIVE broadcast and say hello!
IAM from
Trinidad just was my kidneys was not working well will start onyr progam
I stopped drinking all sodas when I learned they were putting "High Fructose Syrup" in them, which was Bad-Bad-Bad! When they switched to other sugars & non-sweeteners, I lost my interest. So now, I hardly ever have a soda unless it's Sprite. I don't miss it at all. Sodas, in my opinion, is a form of addiction. THANK YOU FDA!
i'm still afraid
Thanks James.god bless you.
Thank you.
You should add, skip high intensity exercise. In my case, with CKD at the age of 24, one of my main problems are how active my life is.