(Natural News) Red sage, scientifically known as Salvia miltiorrhiza or danshen in Chinese, is a well-known herbal medicine in China and other Asian countries used for treating various health problems. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that red sage can also be used for treating acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes need to worry about more than just high blood sugar levels. Various health complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, may also result from having diabetes. Fortunately, early treatment may prevent or slow this disease’s progression and reduce the risk of complications. A study suggests taking tong xin luo, a traditional Chinese medicine […]

(Natural News) Chronic kidney failure, also known as chronic kidney disease, is a progressive and potentially life-threatening condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood properly. A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found a natural solution to this debilitating disease that can also improve kidney function: Chinese chives. Chinese […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Capital Medical University in China looked at the potential of tongxinluo, a traditional Chinese medicine, in treating diabetic nephropathy. Their findings on tongxinluo’s possible mechanism of action were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In an earlier study, the same team of researchers found that high-glucose-treated […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness looked at the renoprotective effects of Chinese chive extracts against chronic kidney failure in mice. The study was carried out by researchers from Hefei University of Technology in China. Chinese chive is a well-known green vegetable in China that is used for cooking and in […]

(Natural News) Researchers came up with a list of drinks that could harm the kidneys if consumed in excessive quantities. They identified beer, sugary drinks, and two healthy types of beverages – fruit juices and tea – as potential causes of chronic kidney disease. The most egregious offenders were carbonated and sweetened fruit drinks. Guzzling these bubbly, sweet beverages on […]

(Natural News) People who are quick to take a pill for just about everything should take a chill pill – especially if they have high blood pressure – warns a study published in the journal Physiological Genomics. In the study, researchers from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences proffered that a person’s genetic makeup […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes are at an increased risk of kidney disease. To reduce this risk, regular exercise is encouraged. A new study suggests that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, could help cut the risk of kidney disease in diabetics. Kidney disease, also known as renal disease, is a complication of diabetes. The National Institute […]

(Natural News) In a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, researchers looked at the effect these drinks had on kidney health. They found that people who regularly consumed these beverages had an increased risk of chronic kidney disease. Sugar-sweetened beverages are drinks with added sugar such as soft drinks, […]

(Natural News) People with chronic kidney disease often experience multiple health complications, which may include decreased cardio-respiratory fitness, muscle force, and physical performance — all of which may decrease a patient’s quality of life. In a study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, researchers from Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Iran […]