Kidney stones (also known as renal calculi) are hard, mineral deposits that form in one or both kidneys; the stones are made up of compounds found in urine. Kidney stones Read more

IgA nephropathy, also known as Berger's disease, is the most common primary glomerulonephritis in the world among patients undergoing kidney biopsy affecting about 200,000-350,000 people per year. It occurs more Read more

One of the most common questions I get asked by my patients with chronic kidney disease is what they can do to "reverse" or "cure" their condition. Though there is Read more

New Year's resolutions are looking a lot different this year than in years past. Traditionally, we resolve to improve our well being by eating healthier, exercising more, saving money, striving Read more

Sodium is an important electrolyte that helps maintain the balance of water in and around your cells. It is essential for proper muscle and nerve function and helps maintain stable Read more

Though it may seem that having more down time would free up more time for self care and heighten focus on wellness goals, for many of us the COVID 19 Read more

Obesity is a serious public health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Since the 1970's a high protein diet with carbohydrate restriction has increasingly gained popularity for weight loss and Read more

COVID-19, Coronavirus Disease 2019, caused by the virus SARS CoV-2 is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets. It was originally identified in Read more