Today, on the PKD Dietitian Podcast, we are joined by special Guest Ciara Morin of PKD Wellness.   Learn about Ciara's personal journey advocating for knowledge, community, and empowerment for the PKD Community.   As a Mom, a PKD'er herself, and a lover of real food, Ciara shares how important community is and how she approaches positivity with PKD.

Join us in this thoughtful, vulnerable, and enlightening conversation.

Connect with Ciara & PKD Wellness:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pkd.wellness/

Website: https://www.pkdwellness.ca/ 

Facebook: “PKD Mamas” https://www.facebook.com/groups/225396616122106/?ref=share_group_link 

PKD Foundation of Canada https://www.endpkd.ca/

Know someone who would benefit from connection and community, make sure to share this episode with them!  

DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What does Vitamin D have to do with the Kidneys?  Even better, what do we know about Vitamin D and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)?

In this episode, you will get some education on what Vitamin D is, how we use Vitamin D in our bodies, the risks that come with a deficiency, and why vitamin D intake and status are important for Proactive PKD Living.  You will also get some actions to take regarding your Vitamin D Status, safe supplementation, and learn why Vitamin D is one of three labs I always recommend checking earlier than is recommended for Kidney Disease (CKD).

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

LISTENER QUESTION EPISODE

Q: "What’s the difference between BUN and Creatinine, and do I need to pay more attention to one or the other with PKD, or with my diet?"

A: Listen and Learn the PKD Dietitian's answer!

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GFR Calculator

Master Your Labs For PKD

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode, Diana is sharing her 4 Question Smart Guide to help you walk through if and how you should start a new supplement.   Plus how to make a plan for your supplementation routine!  Join as The PKD Dietitian gives you examples, walks you through how to use the questions for yourself, and provides you will some great tips on taking supplements with Polycystic Kidney Disease!

4 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

1. Could it hurt?

2. How will it help?

3. How much?

4. How long? 

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Listener Question Episode! 

Q: “What it is about colloidal silver that makes it dangerous for polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?  Are there really any benefits?”

A: Tune in for the PKD Dietitian’s answer.

Remember, just because something is “natural” doesn’t make it safe.

BTW, have you checked out and connected with pkDO! 

pkDO is a PKD outreach foundation whose mission is to help you slow the progression of PKD, increase live kidney donations, and help families eliminate PKD in future generations.  The pkDO Foundation can help. Connect and learn more today.  

Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?  

>>> Send Diana a Request! <<<

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Confused about your PKD and kidney labs?  Listen now to learn my 4-step framework to master your labs, once and for all!  Plus, I’ll share a powerful, and 100% FREE, tool to help you start today.

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FREE Download >>> Track & Trend Your Labs 

More info >>> Master Your Labs for PKD

LABS TO START WITH:

 >>>  ENROLL IN MASTER YOUR LABS FOR PKD <<<

DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What do you get when you...

Take a scientist who researches PKD + discoveries related to PKD growth pathways + realization the pathways depend on nutrients?

You get a medical food - KetoCitra - the first, and only, medical food for Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Today I’m joined by Dr. Thomas Weimbs, and we are going to dive into what this means for you!

A glance at the episode:

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Santa Barbara Nutrients

KetoCitra

REFERENCES

Ketosis Ameliorates Renal Cyst Growth in Polycystic Kidney Disease

Crystal deposition triggers tubule dilation that accelerates cystogenesis in polycystic kidney disease

Have a question for the PKD Dietitian or a topic you would like covered?  

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Been told to avoid NSAIDs?  That's good advice for Polycystic Kidney Disease.  In this episode, I am going to get into what NSAIDs are, why they aren’t kidney-friendly, and specifically why they aren’t PKD-friendly.

A big thanks to the pkDO foundation!

Connect with pkDO at www.pkDO.org

Learn more about PGT-M, IVF, PKD, and pkDO >>> www.pkDO.org

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes and share something I have been personally working on.  I think many of you in the PKD Community will relate to some of my struggles but also benefit from, and connect with doing a 30-day check-in.  The best part, this check-in only involves 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS.  Join me!

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3 Question, 30-day “challenge” - the deets!

Alex Banayan’s Website

Are you trying the 30-day check-in?  I would love to hear what you discover.  

Drop me a DM on Instagram @The.PKD.Dieititan

DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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DISCLAIMER: The PKD Dietitian Podcast is meant for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.