Chronic Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease: Top 10 Crucial Facts by Dr. Renata Hensleigh is a clear, comprehensive guide to one of the most overlooked yet widespread health conditions of our time. CKD is a silent, progressive illness that often advances unnoticed until significant damage is done. Millions live with it without knowing—until symptoms emerge in its later stages, when treatment options are fewer and outcomes less favourable. Dr.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading public health problem worldwide. It has been estimated to affect about 13.4% of the population. In the United States, about 40 million people suffer from CKD. But there are not many effective treatments for this disease. Yet, there are healthy remedies for kidney disease that are unknown to the people with CKD.

Imani Perry’s Audible Original A Dangerously High Threshold for Pain tells the dramatic story of her ongoing struggle with lupus—an autoimmune disease that attacks multiple organ systems—and what we can all learn from those who are grappling with chronic illness. It’s a powerful and poetic story that evokes the works of Susan Sontag, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Audre Lorde.

For decades, Dr. Jeffrey Bland has been on the cutting edge of Functional Medicine, which seeks to pinpoint and prevent the cause of illness, rather than treat its symptoms. Managing chronic diseases accounts for three quarters of our total healthcare costs, because we’re masking these...

A landmark exploration of one of the most consequential and mysterious issues of our time: the rise of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases A silent epidemic of chronic illnesses afflicts tens of millions of Americans: these are diseases that are poorly understood, frequently marginalized...

In this timely book, Steven Phillips, MD, and his former patient, Sony singer-songwriter Dana Parish, reveal striking evidence that a broad range of common infections, from COVID-19 to Lyme and many others, cause a variety of autoimmune, psychiatric, and chronic conditions. Chronic explores the science behind what makes them difficult to diagnose and treat, debunks widely held beliefs by doctors and patients alike, and provides solutions that empower sufferers to reclaim their lives.

Unlock the therapeutic power of amino acids with this groundbreaking, comprehensive guide by world-renowned physician and scientist Dr. Benoît Tano, MD, PhD. “Amino Acid Metabolism and Chronic Diseases” is the definitive resource for understanding how the building blocks of life influence every major body system—and how their dysfunction lies at the root of today’s most pressing chronic illnesses. This authoritative medical textbook explores the entire landscape of amino acid metabolism, linking biochemical pathways to clinical conditions including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular...

THE NEW FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL MEDICINE™ The TOBIN™ Framework for Root-Cause Diagnosis, Chronic Disease Reversal, and Regenerative Health By Benoît Tano, MD, PhD ⭐ THE DEFINITIVE TEXTBOOK FOR THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE If you are a physician, practitioner, researcher, or health professional searching for the new gold standard in diagnosing, reversing, and preventing chronic disease, The New Functional Internal Medicine™ is the most important medical book you will ever read. Built on the groundbreaking TOBIN™ Framework—Toxin Overload, Hormonal Imbalance, Infections/Inflammation, ...

In Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine, naturopathic doctor Lee Know tells the epic story of mitochondria - the widely misunderstood and often-overlooked powerhouses of our cells. The legendary saga began over two billion years ago, when one bacterium entered another without being digested, which would evolve to create the first mitochondrion. Since then, for life to exist beyond single-celled bacteria, it's the mitochondria that have been responsible for this life-giving energy.

Stage 3 Kidney Disease just became part of your daily life… … but now you’re overwhelmed and every meal feels risky Stop guessing what’s safe with contradictory advice. Delicious, stress-free eating is 1 click away… no more confusion or fear. Eat with confidence, and live in peace. Dietitian-reviewed nutritional approach to support kidney function and help maintain GFR/eGFR, creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen levels. And other valuable bonuses inside… ★ Why seniors with stage 3 CKD choose this book: ✓ Only FIVE Ingredients – 15-Minute Prep. No fancy chef skills needed ✓...

Do you live with a chronic, debilitating, yet invisible condition? You may feel isolated, out of step, judged, lonely, or misunderstood - and that's on top of dealing with your actual illness. Take heart. You are not alone, although sometimes it can feel that way. Written by a blogger who suffers from an invisible chronic illness, Surviving and Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness offers peer-to-peer support to help you stay sane, be your own advocate, and get back to living your life. This compelling guide is written for anyone suffering with an illness no one can see.

In 2008 Dr. Afrin started coming to understand that a newly recognized type of mast cell disease, now called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), was the underlying diagnosis in many patients he was seeing who were each suffering large assortments—quite different from one patient to the next—of chronic multisystem inflammatory illnesses of unclear cause.

First published in April 2012, this is the thirteenth edition, released in August 2023, with the most up-to-date information available on Morgellons and other skin parasites. Morgellons and other itchy skin parasites can be a life-changing event that significantly impacts your well-being. What is Morgellons? While many experts suggest it's related to Lyme disease, fungal organisms, or even helminths, none of these fully explain it. Some outlandish claims even suggest it's a concrete-eating organism. Although the medical community still struggles to recognize and address these conditions, ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER By the pioneer of lifestyle medicine, a simple, scientifically program proven to often reverse the progression of the most common and costly chronic diseases. Long rated “#1 for Heart Health” by U.S. News & World Report, Dr. Ornish’s Program has recently been shown...

How Not To Die: Revised and Updated is an empowering guide featuring the latest scientific discoveries on nutrition and longevity. Discover the foods, exercise, and lifestyle habits that prevent the fifteen leading causes of disease-related death. This program is read by coauthor, Michael Greger...

Finding out she might have Chronic Kidney Disease sends the author reeling, asking herself “What is it and how did I get it?” In fact, those were the first questions she blurted out to her new family doctor. Keeping these two hard-working organs healthy – since they filter as many as 200 quarts of blood per day – becomes a top priority. As the author quickly learns, the problem isn’t restricted to reduced filtering capability; even a small decline in kidney function can double someone’s risk for cardiovascular problems. What Is It and How Did I Get It provides basic information ...

You’ve reached Stage 4 Kidney Disease… and suddenly, every meal feels like a puzzle you’re afraid to get wrong. As someone who leads a community of over 14,000 people living with CKD, I know how overwhelming this stage can feel — with the constant confusion, stress about the wrong ingredients, and boredom from eating the same foods again and again. That’s why I created this cookbook: realistic, diversified, and kidney-safe meals with just 5 ingredients or less. ★ Why People with Stage 4 CKD Choose This Book ✓ Tailored for Stage 4 CKD – Practical, stage-specific guidance that...

Inside SELF HEALTH, you'll uncover groundbreaking secrets like: The Real Reason You're Sick-and how simple lifestyle shifts can reverse chronic illness. Life-Changing Strategies to optimize your metabolism, boost energy, balance hormones, decrease pain, burn fat, and reduce inflammation. Surprising Myths and Proven Truths about nutrition, exercise, aging, and preventing disease.

Obesity is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including genetics, behavior, and environment. It significantly increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Understanding these contributing factors is crucial for effective prevention and management. This book offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to preventing obesity and its associated health risks.

Natural Nutritionist Herb Roi Richards and his wife, Taylore Vance, have both overcome chronic Lyme disease using non-medical, natural alternative methods. They now host conferences sharing with healthcare practitioners and those struggling with ongoing Lyme disease, their success, and those of clients, friends, and attendees. Lyme Disease Alternative Treatments: Natural Remedies, Holistic, Herbal Approaches for Chronic Lyme comprises a good deal of the information available on defeating Lyme disease, a complex condition disease that people are overcoming every day. This book reveals the ...