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What You Must Know about Kidney Disease: A Practical Guide to Using Conventional and Complementary Treatments
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Product Description While the news that you or a loved one has kidney disease can be shocking, for over 26 million Americans, it is a reality. After the initial diagnosis, patients and families usually have a myriad of questions about treatment options. What You Must Know About Kidney Disease is designed not only to answer these questions, but also to provide the up-to-date information you need to cope with this potentially devastating problem. The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of the kidneys’ structure and function, as well as common kidney disorders. It also guides you in asking your doctor questions that will help you better understand both status and prognosis. Part Two examines kidney problems and their conventional treatments. Part Three provides an indepth look at the most effective complementary treatments, from lifestyle changes to alternative healing methods. The diagnosis of kidney disease is the first step of an unexpected journey. What You Must Know About Kidney Disease will help you understand the challenges ahead and choose the very best treatments available. Review "An arsenal of health-promoting weapons is at your disposal." Explaining these weapons in layman's terms makes What You Must Know About Kidney Disease valuable for the newly diagnosed kidney patient." --Lisa James --Energy Times About the Author Rich Snyder, DO, holds a medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital and his Nephrology Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Synder is a contributing member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists, the Renal Physicians Association, and several other medical organizations. He is also the author or co-author of numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is the best-selling author of What You Must Know About Kidney Disease. In addition to being a popular speaker, Dr. Snyder has appeared on numerous radio and televisions shows throughout North America. Currently, Dr. Snyder maintains a full-time clinical nephrology practice in Easton, Pennsylvania. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The fear, anxiety, and disbelief induced by hearing that you have kidney disease can be overwhelming. After the initial shock, however, you begin searching for vital information: What is kidney disease? What are its silent signs and symptoms? And how can it best be treated? Deciding on the best options for treatment includes understanding both standard medical therapy and alternative treatments. Armed with that information, better treatment choices for yourself and/or your loved one can be made. What You Must Know about Kidney Disease will empower you by providing you with necessary information so that you, with your doctor, can make the best treatment decisions possible. As you read this book, you will learn many things you can do to positively impact your kidney health and overall well-being--from dietary changes to lifestyle modification. Gaining insight into your kidney health will enable you to ask your doctor relevant questions pertaining to your treatment plan, in order to learn what works best for you. This book is structured to give you a holistic view of the treatment of kidney disease. In addition to standard medical therapy, you will read about complementary and alternative approaches to give you a truly informed perspective. Part One of this book covers the basics: where the kidneys are, what they do, and the important role they play in maintaining your overall health. In addition to being your body’s filters, they are also important in the preservation of your blood, bone, and heart health. You’ll discover what is meant by kidney disease, as well as the various stages doctors use to define it. You’ll read a
