Articles

We recommend learning as much as you can about Chronic Kidney Disease. The best patient is an informed patient! The Northwest Kidney Centers has the following articles available for download.

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Common Concerns for Dialysis Patients

• Itching
• Trouble sleeping
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Quitting Smoking

Articles on Nutrition and Healthy Eating
• Salt Free and Easy Teen Foods.
• Should you eat on dialysis
• Eating when you are not feeling well
• Snacking
• Nutritional supplements
• Using a protein powder
• Food serving sizes
• Non-diary substitutes
• Juicing
• Other causes of high potassium (besides food)
• Herbal remedies
• Star fruit warning