Kidney Diseases https://greenmedinfo.com/category/keywords/Kidney%20Diseases en Acupressure is a safe and well-tolerated therapy in adult hemodialysis patients. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-safe-and-well-tolerated-therapy-adult-hemodialysis-patients n/a PMID:  Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017 ;2017:7570352. Epub 2017 Feb 21. PMID: 28316636 Abstract Title:  The SIESTA Trial: A Randomized Study Investigating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Acupressure versus Sham Therapy for Improving Sleep Quality in Patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis. Abstract:  Objectives. To compare the effectiveness of real acupressure versus sham acupressure therapy in improving sleep quality in patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) or hemodiafiltration (HDF). Methods. A multicenter, single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted in two Australian dialysis units located in Princess Alexandra Hospital and Logan Hospital, respectively. Forty-two subjects with self-reported poor sleep quality were randomly assigned to real (n = 21) or sham (n = 21) acupressure therapy delivered thrice weekly for four consecutive weeks during routine dialysis sessions. The primary outcome was the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score measured at week four adjusted for baseline PSQI measurements. Secondary outcomes were quality of life (QOL) (SF-8), adverse events, and patient acceptability (treatment acceptability questionnaire, TAQ). Results. The two groups were comparable on global PSQI scores (difference 0.19, 95% confidence interval [CI] -1.32 to 1.70) and on the subscale scores. Similar results were observed for QOL both in the mental (difference -3.88, 95% CI -8.63 to 0.87) and the physical scores (difference 2.45, 95% CI -1.69 to 6.58). There were no treatment-related adverse events and acupressure was perceived favorably by participants. Conclusion. Acupressure is a safe, well-tolerated, and highly acceptable therapy in adult hemodialysis patients in a Western healthcare setting with uncertain implications for therapeutic efficacy. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/acupressure-safe-and-well-tolerated-therapy-adult-hemodialysis-patients#comments Hemodialysis Kidney Diseases Acupressure Acupressure Hemodialysis Kidney Diseases Human Study Fri, 09 Jun 2017 22:35:05 +0000 greenmedinfo 148974 at https://greenmedinfo.com Long-term consumption of aspartame led to a dose-dependent increased production of free radicals in renal tissues as well as kidney injury. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/long-term-consumption-aspartame-led-dose-dependent-increased-production-free-r n/a PMID:  Iran J Kidney Dis. 2017 Oct ;11(5):339-343. PMID: 29038387 Abstract Title:  Nephrotoxic Effect of Aspartame as an Artificial Sweetener: a Brief Review. Abstract:  Aspartame is one of the most popular artificial sweeteners over the world. Although its consumption is considered to be safe in acceptable daily intake ranges which were set by the United States Food and Drugs Administration and other regulatory agencies, there are lots of controversies regarding its safety nowadays. Some of the recent experimental and epidemiological studies showed that consumption of aspartame may causes some adverse health effects including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and alteration in gut microbiota. Moreover, studies on the nephrotoxic effect of aspartame have increased. A search of several literature databases for publications on adverse effects of aspartame on the kidney function from 1980 to 2016 showed that long-term consumption of aspartame led to a dose-dependent increased production of free radicals in renal tissues as well as kidney injury, based on several studies on animals However, given the lack of clinical data in this area, it is difficult to make a definitive conclusion regarding nephrotoxic effect of aspartame. Overall, consumers should be aware of the potential side effects of aspartame and other artificial sweeteners. At present it may be recommended that only a minimal amount of them would be consumed. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/long-term-consumption-aspartame-led-dose-dependent-increased-production-free-r#comments aspartame Kidney Diseases Aspartame Hepatotoxic Renotoxic aspartame Kidney Diseases Review Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:14:32 +0000 greenmedinfo 156574 at https://greenmedinfo.com Magnesium Improves Metabolic Profile In Metabolically Obese, Normal-Weight Individuals https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/magnesium-improves-metabolic-profile-metabolically-obese-normal-weight <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2014<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><br /> <img alt="Oral Magnesium Improves Metabolic Profile In Metabolically Obese, Normal-Weight Individuals" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/stebu/images/Magnesium_Deficiency.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 250px;" /></p> <h1> Introduction:</h1> <p>Some normal weight individuals show obesity-related characteristics such as <strong><a href="/disease/insulin-resistance">insulin resistance</a></strong>, elevated fasting blood sugar levels, high triglyceride levels, and&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://doctormurray.com/high-blood-pressure/" rel="nofollow">high blood pressure</a></strong>. Although eating a high carbohydrate diet is linked to these findings, a new study shows that <strong><a href="/disease/magnesium-deficiency">low magnesium</a></strong> status contributes to this disorder, and that magnesium supplementation can improve the metabolic profile in these subjects.</p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/magnesium-improves-metabolic-profile-metabolically-obese-normal-weight" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/magnesium-improves-metabolic-profile-metabolically-obese-normal-weight#comments Insulin Resistance Kidney Diseases Liver Disease Magnesium Magnesium Deficiency Potassium Insulin Resistance Kidney Diseases Liver Disease Magnesium Magnesium Deficiency potassium Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:30:15 +0000 doctormurray 115129 at https://greenmedinfo.com Oral activated charcoal was beneficial in patients with uremic pruritus. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/oral-activated-charcoal-was-beneficial-patients-uremic-pruritus n/a PMID:  Nephron. 1995 ;70(2):193-6. PMID: 7566302 Abstract Title:  Oral activated charcoal in patients with uremic pruritus. Abstract:  Twenty-three chronic uremic patients on maintenance hemodialysis and suffering from severe pruritus were treated with activated powdered charcoal (6 g daily p.o.). In 10 patients pruritus disappeared completely, and in 10 other patients a partial effect was observed. The favorable results persisted for several weeks after discontinuation of the treatment. Only 3 cases were totally unresponsive. No relevant undesirable side effects were observed with the exception of 1 case who showed treatment intolerance. It is concluded that activated charcoal per os is a safe, effective, and low-cost therapy for patients with uremic pruritus, but its mechanism of action is unknown. https://greenmedinfo.com/article/oral-activated-charcoal-was-beneficial-patients-uremic-pruritus#comments Activated Charcoal Kidney Diseases Pruritus Activated Charcoal Kidney Diseases Pruritus Significant Treatment Outcome Human Study Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:22:02 +0000 greenmedinfo 149338 at https://greenmedinfo.com The Diet Soft Drink Deception https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/diet-soft-drink-deception <div class="copyright">This article is copyrighted by GreenMedInfo LLC, 2019<br/><strong><a href="/greenmedinfocom-re-post-guidelines">Visit our Re-post guidelines</a></strong></div><p class="rtecenter"><img alt="" src="//cdn.greenmedinfo.com/sites/default/files/ckeditor/blank.justin/images/TheDietSoftDrinkDeception.jpg" style="height: 315px; width: 600px;" title="The Diet Soft Drink Deception" /></p> <p>In pursuit of better health, many people have been led by marketing and media to make the switch from sugar to <strong><a href="/toxic-ingredient/artificial-sweeteners" rel="dofollow" target="_blank" title="The Diet Soft Drink Deception">artificial sweeteners</a></strong>. But, though eliminating sugar is undoubtedly a good health move, it is not so clear that replacing it with artificial sweeteners is. A large new Canadian study has uncovered the genuinely sour side to artificial sweeteners.</p><p><a href="https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/diet-soft-drink-deception" target="_blank">read more</a></p> https://greenmedinfo.com/blog/diet-soft-drink-deception#comments Blood Pressure: High Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 Kidney Diseases Obesity Osteoporosis Artificial Sweeteners Blood Sugar Problems Chemical and Drug Toxicity Health Guide: Obesity and Dieting Western Diet Are artificial sweeteners safe? Blood Pressure: High Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes mellitus: Type 2 Diet soda Kidney Diseases obesity Osteoporosis Soft drinks and disease Mon, 28 Aug 2017 11:50:52 +0000 Linda Woolven and Ted Snider 150764 at https://greenmedinfo.com