by Barbara Holbert | May 2, 2018 | Eat Clean
For me, trying to eat organic food has been a necessity. Because of an autoimmune disease I had a kidney transplant. Because of my kidney transplant I take immune suppressant drugs. Because of immune suppressant drugs I can get sick very easily and take a long time...
by Barbara Holbert | Sep 26, 2017 | Be Well, Beyond CKD
I’ve just heard of another friend of a friend diagnosed with stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD. CKD is extremely hard to detect, even if your paying attention, but there are two kidney tests that can help you determine their health. The thing about kidney disease...
by Barbara Holbert | Aug 8, 2017 | Make Lemonade
Last winter I was ill with back-to-back “normal people sick.” This was on top of my transplant recovery and side effects from immunosuppressant meds. How did I score on the gratitude scale? Not so good. I decided to blame God and that didn’t work out very well....
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by Barbara Holbert | Jun 26, 2017 | Be Well
Lyme disease is a huge topic and it’s going to take several posts. This post covers a brief history of Lyme disease, Lyme disease basics, and steps you can take to limit your chances of contracting it. I don’t have Lyme disease, but I know people who do. Contracting...
by Barbara Holbert | Jun 9, 2017 | Beyond CKD
If you’re in the later stages of Chronic Kidney Disease, you and your doctor will determine if you’re a good candidate for a kidney transplant. This means you’re going to need a donor. I was advised to get on the deceased waiting list even before my initial...
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