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I tried to follow my doctors suggestions by limiting protein. I became Sick. I am anemic, diabetic (A1c 6.7) high normal to low blood pressure. Total cholesterol 140, and ckd b. I was saving my kidneys, but dying of malnutrition. I could not stand up long enough to make coffee or a quick meal. I increased my protein and fiber as well as fresh vegetables and I am doing well. I now have energy to walk and do more cardio exercises.
1) red meat and animal proteins 2) high sodium foods or high salt foods 3) fried foods (fried chicken, potato chips) and high potassium fruits (banana and avocados) 4) processed and packaged foods 5) sugary and carbonated drinks.
Thank you so much for providing this vital information! Probably not too many "healthy" people would chose to watch this video but I feel it's important to note that many of the foods you mentioned (high sugar, high sodium, highly processed foods) SHOULD BE AVOIDED BY EVERYONE - not just by those who are already sick! Processed foods are killing us and we need to emphasize this at every opportunity. Thank you.
Doctors are tought only what the Medical Industry wants them to know, & this is what they go by. Professional Health Nutrition whether you raw juice, cook, or fast, this is the key to health longevity.
@@wglenn174 I agree with you but believe doctors are taught what big pharma wants them to know. Also, in my opinion, a good doctor never stops learning.
Just came back from MY MD and all my level were in great shape, two years ago I was in trouble, just quit alcohol and changed my diet, and all this aligned my numbers in a good way.
Everything you eat seem to be bad for you in some way or other. I'm going to eat whatever I want in moderation, and live my life. Eat this, but don't eat that. Eat that, but don't eat this. Just breathing these days will kill you. God bless everyone. Have a blessed day.
You could do that and stay healthy if you lived 200 years ago when processed food didn’t exist. Now, food manufacturers add in sugar and salt - not because it’s healthy, but because it tastes better and customers like it. You can exceed healthy daily amounts of sugar and salt with just one small fast food meal. Do that regularly and you won’t live as long. Believe me, you will cling to life just as tightly when you’re old as you do when you’re young. Do your best to live a very long and healthy life.
@derripage5934 There is lot of fases before you start to eat healthy. For me I was interesting in going healthy a lot of times but there are just some things inside of us and around us that makes it harder for us to change diet. What you’re saying about that everything seems bad is just one of the fases, and most of the time only the things that are bad, are actually the things that you ARE eating what’s making you sick in the first place. So if you get over that small bump, which is only big in our heads, you can truly get healthy, but it’s just in the beginning that you need to really relearn things. And also in the beginning, if you have a chronic disease, even the things that are good for you aren’t always the things that you can eat, so you need to get healed first with the things that you CAN eat. After that you’ll see that there is a lot of good foods you can eat, healthy and delicious food for the body, mind and spirit. Really start taking things in your own hands, getting healthy passing it to others, friends and family is the true wealth.♥️✌🏾🙏🏾
Hello Dr. Frita, I want to thank you for your very helpful information about kidney health. I quit drinking sodas and high sugary drinks. I have lost a lot of weight, because I do watch what I eat and I do read my labels on food products. I have texted this video to other members of my family to inform them about your good health information. Thanks again Dr. Frita
I just discovered you and your videos. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I was suddenly diagnosed w/CKD in 2019. My endo had suggested I see a nephrologist years earlier, but didn’t express the urgency of my condition and I dragged my feet. Looking back at my old bloodwork, I see that I went from completely normal kidney creatinine levels (.5-.7) to 1.45 overnight and an EGFR of 34. I am trying to look back before 2015 to see what changed, what caused normal kidney function to change so quickly. I also have a 8mm not obstructing stone or maybe adenoma ( I have acromegaly and there was a large benign adenoma on my pituitary that was removed in 2009, along with half the gland!). I am at stage 3B and scared. My nephrologist has no pulse, just looks at the bloodwork, tells me don’t drink soda or take nsaids, period. I don’t feel like I should have to beg for info or guidance from my doctor, so I am looking for a new nephrologist on Long Island in NY.
Do you eat cashews? Make sure you rid your diet of food high in soluble oxalates. Oxalates create stones. You also need to take calcium carbonate to bind to the phosphorus and to the oxalates in your food.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me. I feel truly honored to be able to help people like you. It's my passion to make a positive impact and assist as many individuals as possible. Your appreciation motivates me to continue my work and provide the best information possible. Thank you for your trust and support!
Dr. Frita, the ability to articulate is your gift, it's so helpful when you understand every word and are learning what lab results mean along with what certain items in our diet may need to change. So happy when I see a physician who genuinely wants to make a difference, and you are that physician.
Thanks a lot for this info I’m 49 percent I have been listening to your podcast it is interesting and I’m trying all that I can do to help me take care of my kidneys Thank you
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm glad you found the information helpful! Starting the kidney disease journey can be overwhelming, but it's important to stay informed and proactive. Wishing you the best on your journey, and remember, you're not alone in this. Take care!
My own nephrologist doesn't give my plant-based diet much credit even though I came off of dialysis and have stayed off dialysis for the past 12 years by avoiding all animal products and letting my digestion dictate what I should and should not be eating. It is nice to hear this sort of advice from an actual doctor. Two amendments I would make is to avoid potatoes- those are also high in potassium- and to not avoid beans but limit them to only 2-3 meals a week. Again, listen to your body. If it gives you diarrhea, bloating, cramps, etc., that's a pretty strong indicator that your body can't handle it. Also avoid alcohol and sodas all but for a rare treat. If you do plan to give up all animal products, please do some research on how to properly supplement the couple of things you will be missing.
Wow you came off dialysis? The doctors always say it can’t happen but you did it , what a blessing! My husband passed away after being on dialysis for only 1 1/2 years! I raised my family as vegetarian but my husband was a very strong meat eater with hypertension! The drs helped him to go on dialysis faster by prescribing medicine that was killing his functions even faster, they gave him ibuprofen for a long time and then we seen another dr that said you shouldn’t be taking this! I pray that all who are listening to the dr in the video would listen to her advice, dialysis is not something you want in your life if you can avoid it! And for those who get off dialysis Gods grace and mercy and knowledge are with you! 🙏🏾
Congratulations! Thats a huge achievement. What are the "couple" of things that we would be missing? You should write a book to help people. The medical industrial complex is certainly not going to share. We need peille like you to help your fellow man. In case no one has noticed, for healing....we are on our own!
Thanks Dr Frita for your help because 3 months ago the lab results was 77 this month the lab results is 59 stage 3a by watching Your video in RUclips you teach me a lot thanks God bless you Pierre
Thank you this. I have high cholesterol and am going through my second pregnancy. I had a kidney infection about a month ago and am working on hydration. Your videos are so accurate and I relate to a lot of symptoms and signs you said. You have a lot of important information on emphasizing health realistic expectations and how to take care of your kidneys!
Yes thank goodness for you Dr. Frita I don’t miss any of your post . They’re very helpful- and because I’ve added more vegetables and fruits I’ve gone from a (19 to a 27) my next appointment is in ( November) and I have faith that my numbers will continue to improve. So again thank you. Sincerely fallen🙏🏿
Thanx! Love the info and really love the delivery. The look you gave telling us, i mean "us", not to eat fried chicken with a 'double eye blink', 'priceless', and the 'No Bueno'. Love it.
Thank you soo much Dr.Frita iii I totally resonate with this..I am vegan for many years..had bronchitis when i was young..I no longer suffer from that horrible feeling of not being able to breathe properly..i went vegan..now I have the solutions to my problem..I listen to my body & it tells me just what's good for me & what's not..moderation is also one of the keys..my dad always said to me.. "If one puts gas into a disel tank it can do damage to the disel engine"..we were born to eat natural organic foods..period..that's like our bodies.. We put things that are not meant for our system & it will also mess up our system & it'snatural cycle..we have a right to choose what we feel good with.. Just like the birds etc.the humming birds etc.have a specific diet so does the hawk..thank you very much for sharing..blessings upon blessings 🙏🏼🥰❤️💚🌱🌟💥💫
Just stumbled upon this video. U r refreshingly clear about everything u state here. And i luv how u pause and give that 'look' when u say, 'You know'. My friend is on dialysis, has diabetes, and also has high blood pressure. I used to try and share the things I learned about eating healthy, but she just continued her pattern. Now, she does try to do better. I'm going to tell her about u and maybe order ur book for her. Thank u for all this info. U have a new subscriber!!❤❤❤
Bob, I've been eating carnivore too, but I'm in trouble. I had a partial nephrectomy in 2015. All my checkups have been good. Until now. I went carnivore over a year ago and just in the last few days I had an ultrasound and they tell me I've got a swelling/blockage in the tube leading down from my kidney. I'm scared. Tons of protein in my urine. (It comes out foamy.) 😟. I don't know if it's the cancer come back, or a stone or something. They said they'll have to do a CT scan to find out. (That's lots of radiation. 😞) I guess I shouldn't have started carnivore even though I feel better than I ever have.
@cindyhesse5196 I'm sure sorry to hear that, each person is different I believe that universally one thing is sure, we were never designed to eat the amount of sugar that is consumed today, I will be praying for you that you will get the perfect diagnosis! Fear not! And search out what will work the best. It is said that good food is medicine/ bad food needs medicine. God bless you!
@@bobeldredge282 You are right. My fear has subsided a bit, because I found out the abnormal urine test is expected when you're burning ketones only. (The tests are designed for glucose burners.). And my labs actually look pretty darn good. So just this blockage thing. Wish there was a way to find out what it is without the CT or MRI. Thank you for conversing with me. I really needed somebody last night when I was alone.
Dr Frita just to say that you are wonderful and we thank you very much for your great help to provide to us such an important and vital information relate to the specific health problem. Warm greetings from Greece.
Give us the strength to keep doing good work and planting gospel seeds for the kingdom of heaven. I know you are a rewarder and You will bless us with every good and perfect gift from above. 🙏 🙏
Correct. 98% of people are potassium deficient. As long as you have enough potassium and water your kidneys will excrete excess sodium. Recently I had to ride in an ambulance. I had some heart problems because I had stopped taking beta blockers. The emt asked me what things I had consumed that day and I told her I had 100 mg of potassium, a very small amount. I swear this moron had the nerve to tell me that I should not do that unless a doctor tells me too because it is dangerous and I should only get potassium from foods like orange juice. OJ contains 500mg per cup and I only took 100 mg She is so dumb I wanted to slap her.
Yes....found out by tracking potassium I was hardly getting any and sodium is in everything so my ratio was very unbalanced. Now I try to get twice the potassium to sodium 2:1 ratio. Tho my eGFR is 17 I limit both sodium and potassium keeping the ratio correct. Hopefully my numbers will improve.
Thanks. You're very knowledgeable. It's hard to imagine that bananas, with lots of potassium, is bad for the kidneys. I'll have to adjust to that. I also will read your new book. Thanks again.
I just really appreciate this so much. Refreshing to view how to take care of kidneys I have had a few pickles, food choices are very hard here to choose in nyc, drug central. I know now it is high in salt and not to much to much. Battle of the food, your mind, body, soul and everything. They will try to make you famous or tell your business if you have something healthy to take care of yourself. It's an excuse and money scheme, I don't want is going on.
Thank you doctor. My egfr was in the 90s and when I had a PICC placed and was on vancomycin, it dropped to the 70s in 3 weeks. I now have elevated albumin. Should I drink more water? I know I don't drink enough. I used to be thirsty all the time until I got my T2D under control...now I have to force myself to drink.
@@turnback9866 Beef, mostly. Sometimes others. Some cheese, low potassium of course, and I eat blueberries to help my kidney functions. I don't eat that much, either. Two meals a day, lunch and dinner, though often I only a few blueberries for dinner. Hope this helps.
My eGFR was 86 and it went down to 48. It's my highblood pressure. All the food you mention I don't eat. I cook a my food. I eat seafood for my protein. I always drink a lot of water. I stop drinking sodas, and store coffee.
Dr. Frita: I have a 10mm Kidney Stone (attached to my kidney) not causing any trouble yet! Do you recommend getting it blasted into powder with a laser and going through all the recuperation pain or leave it alone and hope it never dislodges from the kidney and causes issues? Based on your info in this video, my diet probably contributed immensely to it!
Doc, I absolutely love pickles. You are right, though. Pickles have loads of sodium. Sheesh. What if i refuse to accept it as a pickle and recognize it only as a cucumber?
Rinse them and soak in water before eating a little. Isn't it something that we can't say my kidneys are fine without hurting ourselves. It must be that way with reality.
I've just checked my favourite pickled silverskin onions and they have 0.6g in half a small jar . the jar is 200g when drained. I don't think that's a problem as long as I don't have salt with everything.
Good evening Dr. Frita: you are definitely a Godsend to many of us who crave excellent health through your preventive measures to offset, mitigate and eliminate those unhealthy habits that are from learned behavior and basic ignorance of what one really needs to concentrate on to keep us healthy, happy and prosperous. Keep shining like the metaphorical diamond that you are. I share each tidbit of wisdom and knowledge that you share with my family, friends and acquaintances. You have really helped me quite a bit to understand the inner working of my own body. Thank you, much appreciated.
Hi Dr. Frita, can you expand on what you mean by not eating “excess” (ie banana or protein). “Excess” means how many times a week? Is two or three times a week considered excess?
I think with Protein, you need portion control ie not large portions, as well as not having it every day. Bananas put my blood sugar off the scale, anyway. Really not worth it.
I think you may need to read more current research on the effects of protein in relationship to kidney function and cholesterol. From what I’ve heard from multiple doctors there is no credible research showing that eating whole animal proteins will negatively impact kidney function. Maybe it’s different for kidney disease patients. Also, cholesterol is a necessary component of our nutrition and physiology that’s been unfairly demonized and is highly misunderstood by most (including doctors).
Thank you for sharing this video. You have a remarkable way of explaining things, and I'm genuinely grateful for the clarity you bring to the subject. There's one particular concept that has left me feeling quite perplexed. For years, I've been grappling with high blood pressure (HBP), switching between medications. I've always been under the impression that a diet rich in potassium is beneficial for regulating blood pressure. However, following a recent blood test indicating Stage 2 kidney disease, I'm left questioning my dietary choices. It's distressing to think that a diet I once deemed healthy might eventually become detrimental to my kidneys. My foremost aim is to navigate a path towards better health. I have a strong resolve and have even undertaken fasting for three consecutive days, though I'm unsure of its efficacy in addressing my health challenges. It's baffling trying to pinpoint what might be adversely affecting my health. I lead a largely clean lifestyle - I don't drink or smoke, and my only medication is for HBP. I've cut down my coffee intake, predominantly cook at home, and have recently reduced my protein intake mindful of its excretion via urine. When I introspect, the only health red flag I can discern is perhaps my weight. I stand at 6', weighing 210 lbs. Despite this, I'm quite active. For the past 1.5 years, I've been religiously following Orange Theory Fitness, dedicating five days a week. My fitness metrics, like running under an 8-minute mile and rowing 2000 meters in less than 8 minutes, bear testament to my commitment. Yet, my abdominal fat seems obstinate. Alarmingly, despite my rigorous fitness regimen, I was recently rushed to the ER with a blood pressure reading of 250/132. At 52, I feel I still have so much to offer, especially with three children on the cusp of their college journeys. This entire situation is immensely frustrating, and I genuinely hope you might have some guidance or insights to share. Your expertise and advice would mean the world to me. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
You have a point trust me she does because we are all different in same way or another. I understand what she is conveying. Do some research and you test things out but responsibly.
I have been reading up on this, as I had a couple of stones. I read that Canteloupe Melon can prevent formation of Kidney Stones and may help break down any existing. I don't know if other melons have a similar effect, I'm not keen on Canteloupe, but trying to have some when possible.
May I ask you how you knew it was stones? They just found a swelling/blockage in the tube leading down from my right kidney.....they said they wouldn't know what it was unless I do a CT scan. I'm scared that it might be cancer, but hoping it's a stone. 13:30
I've quite smoking but those sodas was hard but finally id rather have water nowadays however that one coffee with cream and sugar is another demon yet to conquer. Of course I can do nothing myself but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I don't have salt. On diuretics for blood pressure. No fried foods no nightshade veg either. I got rid of psoriasis, not eating tomatoes bell peppers or potatoes. All gone.
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I tried to follow my doctors suggestions by limiting protein. I became Sick. I am anemic, diabetic (A1c 6.7) high normal to low blood pressure. Total cholesterol 140, and ckd b. I was saving my kidneys, but dying of malnutrition. I could not stand up long enough to make coffee or a quick meal. I increased my protein and fiber as well as fresh vegetables and I am doing well. I now have energy to walk and do more cardio exercises.
1) red meat and animal proteins 2) high sodium foods or high salt foods 3) fried foods (fried chicken, potato chips) and high potassium fruits (banana and avocados) 4) processed and packaged foods 5) sugary and carbonated drinks.
Thank you because I wasn’t about to watch that entire video 😂
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Same.
Thank you so much for providing this vital information!
Probably not too many "healthy" people would chose to watch this video but I feel it's important to note that many of the foods you mentioned (high sugar, high sodium, highly processed foods) SHOULD BE AVOIDED BY EVERYONE - not just by those who are already sick! Processed foods are killing us and we need to emphasize this at every opportunity. Thank you.
Doctors are tought only what the Medical Industry wants them to know, & this is what they go by. Professional Health Nutrition whether you raw juice, cook, or fast, this is the key to health longevity.
@@wglenn174 I agree with you but believe doctors are taught what big pharma wants them to know. Also, in my opinion, a good doctor never stops learning.
This video went straight to the information no on and on adds and non-information. Thank you very much Dr. Frita.
Just came back from MY MD and all my level were in great shape, two years ago I was in trouble, just quit alcohol and changed my diet, and all this aligned my numbers in a good way.
Everything you eat seem to be bad for you in some way or other. I'm going to eat whatever I want in moderation, and live my life. Eat this, but don't eat that. Eat that, but don't eat this. Just breathing these days will kill you. God bless everyone. Have a blessed day.
You could do that and stay healthy if you lived 200 years ago when processed food didn’t exist. Now, food manufacturers add in sugar and salt - not because it’s healthy, but because it tastes better and customers like it. You can exceed healthy daily amounts of sugar and salt with just one small fast food meal. Do that regularly and you won’t live as long. Believe me, you will cling to life just as tightly when you’re old as you do when you’re young. Do your best to live a very long and healthy life.
@derripage5934 There is lot of fases before you start to eat healthy.
For me I was interesting in going healthy a lot of times but there are just some things inside of us and around us that makes it harder for us to change diet.
What you’re saying about that everything seems bad is just one of the fases, and most of the time only the things that are bad, are actually the things that you ARE eating what’s making you sick in the first place. So if you get over that small bump, which is only big in our heads, you can truly get healthy, but it’s just in the beginning that you need to really relearn things.
And also in the beginning, if you have a chronic disease, even the things that are good for you aren’t always the things that you can eat, so you need to get healed first with the things that you CAN eat. After that you’ll see that there is a lot of good foods you can eat, healthy and delicious food for the body, mind and spirit.
Really start taking things in your own hands, getting healthy passing it to others, friends and family is the true wealth.♥️✌🏾🙏🏾
I appreciate you Dr. Frita, because the information that you give us is very helpful. Thank you.
100% correct however in 100 yrs from now it really won't matter😅
Soooooo #TRUE 🎉
Good video. I’m a dialysis patient, and this information could have saved my kidney function had I been diagnosed soon enough.
My refuse dialysis and her kidney function has since remain stable after using kidney cleansing herbs from Dr emuakhe on RUclips from Africa
Hello Dr. Frita, I want to thank you for your very helpful information about kidney health. I quit drinking sodas and high sugary drinks. I have lost a lot of weight, because I do watch what I eat and I do read my labels on food products. I have texted this video to other members of my family to inform them about your good health information. Thanks again Dr. Frita
I just discovered you and your videos. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I was suddenly diagnosed w/CKD in 2019. My endo had suggested I see a nephrologist years earlier, but didn’t express the urgency of my condition and I dragged my feet. Looking back at my old bloodwork, I see that I went from completely normal kidney creatinine levels (.5-.7) to 1.45 overnight and an EGFR of 34. I am trying to look back before 2015 to see what changed, what caused normal kidney function to change so quickly. I also have a 8mm not obstructing stone or maybe adenoma ( I have acromegaly and there was a large benign adenoma on my pituitary that was removed in 2009, along with half the gland!). I am at stage 3B and scared. My nephrologist has no pulse, just looks at the bloodwork, tells me don’t drink soda or take nsaids, period. I don’t feel like I should have to beg for info or guidance from my doctor, so I am looking for a new nephrologist on Long Island in NY.
Nah, you just need a nutritionist or registered dietitian as MD's don't have any nutrition training.
Do you eat cashews? Make sure you rid your diet of food high in soluble oxalates. Oxalates create stones. You also need to take calcium carbonate to bind to the phosphorus and to the oxalates in your food.
Dr. Frita you're the best! I can only imagine how many you have helped. Thank you
Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me. I feel truly honored to be able to help people like you. It's my passion to make a positive impact and assist as many individuals as possible. Your appreciation motivates me to continue my work and provide the best information possible. Thank you for your trust and support!
Dr. Frita, the ability to articulate is your gift, it's so helpful when you understand every word and are learning what lab results mean along with what certain items in our diet may need to change. So happy when I see a physician who genuinely wants to make a difference, and you are that physician.
Doc I'm on dialysis & I would love for u to be my doctor please
How about plain carbonated mineral water?
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Thanks a lot for this info I’m 49 percent I have been listening to your podcast it is interesting and I’m trying all that I can do to help me take care of my kidneys
Thank you
I’m down 98 pounds because of your videos, and the gym as well lol but thank you so much for what you do.
Congratulations 👏... That is wonderful news and success... I love to see ppl manage their health including myself... Keep pushing 💪 ❤
That’s awesome!
What video did you watch; attempting to lose 30 lbs.
9:17
Congratulations 🎉
This was great information. I just started the kidney disease journey as I am in Stage 1 CKD. Thank you for this. I appreciate it.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and I'm glad you found the information helpful! Starting the kidney disease journey can be overwhelming, but it's important to stay informed and proactive. Wishing you the best on your journey, and remember, you're not alone in this. Take care!
Thank you so much Dr. Frita!! Knowledge is necessary but application is essential!!❤
My own nephrologist doesn't give my plant-based diet much credit even though I came off of dialysis and have stayed off dialysis for the past 12 years by avoiding all animal products and letting my digestion dictate what I should and should not be eating. It is nice to hear this sort of advice from an actual doctor.
Two amendments I would make is to avoid potatoes- those are also high in potassium- and to not avoid beans but limit them to only 2-3 meals a week. Again, listen to your body. If it gives you diarrhea, bloating, cramps, etc., that's a pretty strong indicator that your body can't handle it. Also avoid alcohol and sodas all but for a rare treat. If you do plan to give up all animal products, please do some research on how to properly supplement the couple of things you will be missing.
Wow you came off dialysis? The doctors always say it can’t happen but you did it , what a blessing! My husband passed away after being on dialysis for only 1 1/2 years! I raised my family as vegetarian but my husband was a very strong meat eater with hypertension! The drs helped him to go on dialysis faster by prescribing medicine that was killing his functions even faster, they gave him ibuprofen for a long time and then we seen another dr that said you shouldn’t be taking this! I pray that all who are listening to the dr in the video would listen to her advice, dialysis is not something you want in your life if you can avoid it! And for those who get off dialysis Gods grace and mercy and knowledge are with you! 🙏🏾
Did you have a KidneyTranplant to come off then change your diet or changed your diet and came off the machine
Congratulations! Thats a huge achievement.
What are the "couple" of things that we would be missing?
You should write a book to help people. The medical industrial complex is certainly not going to share. We need peille like you to help your fellow man.
In case no one has noticed, for healing....we are on our own!
What did you eat for protein as some say nuts are not good either?
That is great that you managed to get off of dialysis with a plant based diet. God has blessed you for a better and longer life.
Thanks Dr Frita for your help because 3 months ago the lab results was 77 this month the lab results is 59 stage 3a by watching Your video in RUclips you teach me a lot thanks God bless you Pierre
Thank you for caring for others! Great information!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching my videos and for your kind words.
Thank you this. I have high cholesterol and am going through my second pregnancy. I had a kidney infection about a month ago and am working on hydration. Your videos are so accurate and I relate to a lot of symptoms and signs you said.
You have a lot of important information on emphasizing health realistic expectations and how to take care of your kidneys!
Yes thank goodness for you Dr. Frita I don’t miss any of your post . They’re very helpful- and because I’ve added more vegetables and fruits I’ve gone from a (19 to a 27) my next appointment is in ( November) and I have faith that my numbers will continue to improve. So again thank you. Sincerely fallen🙏🏿
Thanx! Love the info and really love the delivery. The look you gave telling us, i mean "us", not to eat fried chicken with a 'double eye blink', 'priceless', and the 'No Bueno'. Love it.
Thank you soo much Dr.Frita iii
I totally resonate with this..I am vegan for many years..had bronchitis when i was young..I no longer suffer from that horrible feeling of not being able to breathe properly..i went vegan..now I have the solutions to my problem..I listen to my body & it tells me just what's good for me & what's not..moderation is also one of the keys..my dad always said to me..
"If one puts gas into a disel tank it can do damage to the disel engine"..we were born to eat natural organic foods..period..that's like our bodies..
We put things that are not meant for our system & it will also mess up our system & it'snatural cycle..we have a right to choose what we feel good with..
Just like the birds etc.the humming birds etc.have a specific diet so does the hawk..thank you very much for sharing..blessings upon blessings 🙏🏼🥰❤️💚🌱🌟💥💫
It is always good learning new information about Kidneys, from you Dr. Freda
Just stumbled upon this video. U r refreshingly clear about everything u state here. And i luv how u pause and give that 'look' when u say, 'You know'. My friend is on dialysis, has diabetes, and also has high blood pressure. I used to try and share the things I learned about eating healthy, but she just continued her pattern. Now, she does try to do better. I'm going to tell her about u and maybe order ur book for her.
Thank u for all this info. U have a new subscriber!!❤❤❤
Hi there, I've been eating a meat based diet for the last 6 years and my kidney blood test is at 97? Think that is pretty good!
Bob, I've been eating carnivore too, but I'm in trouble. I had a partial nephrectomy in 2015. All my checkups have been good. Until now. I went carnivore over a year ago and just in the last few days I had an ultrasound and they tell me I've got a swelling/blockage in the tube leading down from my kidney. I'm scared. Tons of protein in my urine. (It comes out foamy.) 😟. I don't know if it's the cancer come back, or a stone or something. They said they'll have to do a CT scan to find out. (That's lots of radiation. 😞)
I guess I shouldn't have started carnivore even though I feel better than I ever have.
@cindyhesse5196 I'm sure sorry to hear that, each person is different I believe that universally one thing is sure, we were never designed to eat the amount of sugar that is consumed today, I will be praying for you that you will get the perfect diagnosis! Fear not! And search out what will work the best. It is said that good food is medicine/ bad food needs medicine.
God bless you!
@@bobeldredge282 You are right. My fear has subsided a bit, because I found out the abnormal urine test is expected when you're burning ketones only. (The tests are designed for glucose burners.). And my labs actually look pretty darn good. So just this blockage thing. Wish there was a way to find out what it is without the CT or MRI. Thank you for conversing with me. I really needed somebody last night when I was alone.
I’m on a duirectic for high blood pressure and unfortunately it’s causing low potassium
Yes, that can happen. Be Sure and confer with your doctor if you should stay on it!?
My doctor took me off of my water pill because of my CKD.
We might as well not eat anything at all. Is it safe to drink water and breath air?
Thank you so much Dr. I appreciate you telling truth and saving my life with this advance.
Thank u for the video.
Then what are lists of what we should eat instead?
She is fantastic ! Dr. Frita ,when do you think we will have artificial kidneys grown with stem cells???😘
Thank you Dr. Frita for taking the initiative to educate the world about all health aspects. You’re the best, I love ❤️! You’re awesome!!!!
Dr Frita just to say that you are wonderful and we thank you very much for your great help to provide to us such an important and vital information relate to the specific health problem. Warm greetings from Greece.
Thank you Dr Frita. Very informative for someone that suffers from high blood pressure and CDK. Great info doc. Thank you ❤️
Great doctor! Very much to the point and a very apt message!!
Give us the strength to keep doing good work and planting gospel seeds for the kingdom of heaven. I know you are a rewarder and You will bless us with every good and perfect gift from above. 🙏 🙏
Thanks DR very good information .God blessed u for all u do .stay safe and blessed. ♥️💕🙏
Thank you Dr. Your insight and knowledge is very informative and benefits so many. Thank you for your valuable knowledge. 😊
Dr. Frita, your videos are always so helpful👩🏾⚕️ Thank you for news I can use🙏🏾💐😇
Thank you Dr. Frita for the info!
Too much sodium is not really the issue. It's the imbalanced sodium to potassium ratio that creates problems. And most folks are potassium deficient.
Correct. 98% of people are potassium deficient. As long as you have enough potassium and water your kidneys will excrete excess sodium. Recently I had to ride in an ambulance. I had some heart problems because I had stopped taking beta blockers. The emt asked me what things I had consumed that day and I told her I had 100 mg of potassium, a very small amount. I swear this moron had the nerve to tell me that I should not do that unless a doctor tells me too because it is dangerous and I should only get potassium from foods like orange juice. OJ contains 500mg per cup and I only took 100 mg She is so dumb I wanted to slap her.
Omg so much unknown information no wonder were getting sick left and right .this is what they should have teaching us in school
@@Supremebeinglivingmybestlife I agree! Our kids are eating too much junk and most hate vegetables!
Yes....found out by tracking potassium I was hardly getting any and sodium is in everything so my ratio was very unbalanced. Now I try to get twice the potassium to sodium 2:1 ratio. Tho my eGFR is 17 I limit both sodium and potassium keeping the ratio correct. Hopefully my numbers will improve.
My eGFR is between 60 and 45. Should I limit my water consumption? Thank you, Doc.
Thanks. You're very knowledgeable. It's hard to imagine that bananas, with lots of potassium, is bad for the kidneys. I'll
have to adjust to that. I also will read your new book. Thanks again.
Very good advice for our health thank you Dr.Frita God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
Thank u Dr.Frita, for sharing such good information and caring! U definitely have another new subscriber. Thank u ❤
Thank you very much for making this video. All your effort is highly appreciated.
I just really appreciate this so much. Refreshing to view how to take care of kidneys I have had a few pickles, food choices are very hard here to choose in nyc, drug central. I know now it is high in salt and not to much to much. Battle of the food, your mind, body, soul and everything. They will try to make you famous or tell your business if you have something healthy to take care of yourself. It's an excuse and money scheme, I don't want is going on.
Dear Dr. Frita, Thank you for helping me and others with these educational videos. I texted your video to family members
Great instruction. Thank you.
Great information! Thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful! And I appreciate you for watching!
THANK YOU DR. FRITA!!!
Thank u doc, I m fighting to get rid of my favourite n to comply with my relevent diet to at list to stay healthy
People now don't drink a soda but thay go out a get sweet coffee glad you brought This out
Thank you doctor. My egfr was in the 90s and when I had a PICC placed and was on vancomycin, it dropped to the 70s in 3 weeks. I now have elevated albumin. Should I drink more water? I know I don't drink enough. I used to be thirsty all the time until I got my T2D under control...now I have to force myself to drink.
I ❤ the pause she does when she says “you know friend chicken…omg” ty for your info in simple terms.
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Dr. Frita, I eat only protein and my kidneys have gone from stage 4 to stage 2.
What proteins do u eat ?
@@turnback9866 Beef, mostly. Sometimes others. Some cheese, low potassium of course, and I eat blueberries to help my kidney functions. I don't eat that much, either. Two meals a day, lunch and dinner, though often I only a few blueberries for dinner. Hope this helps.
@@SRV2013 Don't you have any other foods ie other Fruits and Vegetables, Carbohydrates etc. What do you have with your Beef ?
@@barbaramcmillan3835 I eat blueberries and strawberries for my kidneys.
The protein-kidney myth comes from faulty research in the 1980's. Sadly, so many doctors repeat this myth.
I had my kidney stone 4time already Dr.Frita❤
Kenny, how did you know it was a stone?...in other words, how were you diagnosed?
Thank you Dr. Frita 💞
Each one teach one! This is so important thank you ms mariposa :)
Thanks Dr Frita of your sharing of this video which is informative and helpful.
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My eGFR was 86 and it went down to 48. It's my highblood pressure. All the food you mention I don't eat. I cook a my food. I eat seafood for my protein. I always drink a lot of water. I stop drinking sodas, and store coffee.
Dr. Frita: I have a 10mm Kidney Stone (attached to my kidney) not causing any trouble yet! Do you recommend getting it blasted into powder with a laser and going through all the recuperation pain or leave it alone and hope it never dislodges from the kidney and causes issues? Based on your info in this video, my diet probably contributed immensely to it!
Hello Dr. Frita. What foods will "prevent" from getting kidney disease? Thanks, Melanie.
Doc, I absolutely love pickles. You are right, though. Pickles have loads of sodium. Sheesh. What if i refuse to accept it as a pickle and recognize it only as a cucumber?
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Rinse them and soak in water before eating a little. Isn't it something that we can't say my kidneys are fine without hurting ourselves. It must be that way with reality.
I've just checked my favourite pickled silverskin onions and they have 0.6g in half a small jar . the jar is 200g when drained. I don't think that's a problem as long as I don't have salt with everything.
You can eat fresh 🥒
Thanks 😊 for all the information you give
Wonderful we appreciate the public service/announcement📯
Thank you for sharing your information.
Dr. Frita? You are a genius... Thank you for the wonderful info and keeping ppl healthy❤❤❤
Very excellent explanation..thank you❤❤
Good evening Dr. Frita: you are definitely a Godsend to many of us who crave excellent health through your preventive measures to offset, mitigate and eliminate those unhealthy habits that are from learned behavior and basic ignorance of what one really needs to concentrate on to keep us healthy, happy and prosperous. Keep shining like the metaphorical diamond that you are. I share each tidbit of wisdom and knowledge that you share with my family, friends and acquaintances. You have really helped me quite a bit to understand the inner working of my own body. Thank you, much appreciated.
Dr Frita what about those beverages w/sugar alcohols should one stir clear of those also? Love your videos
This should be the main one. Bananas don’t need to be avoided if you are watching plants potassium for the rest of the day.
Yes!
Hi Dr. Frita, can you expand on what you mean by not eating “excess” (ie banana or protein). “Excess” means how many times a week? Is two or three times a week considered excess?
I think with Protein, you need portion control ie not large portions, as well as not having it every day.
Bananas put my blood sugar off the scale, anyway. Really not worth it.
Hi, try ACV with Turmeric at night before bed, it helps with bringing sugars down. God bless. @@barbaramcmillan3835
smoking, and medications should be on that list.
@@ex8280 ibuprofen too.
Thank you for your very good information Dr.
Please tell me about green banana.
Hats off Dr frita. May not be wrong if l called you ANGEL.
Thank you Dr Firda Iam aPharmacist. Good Advise
Dr.Frita, I loved it. Your presentation is very useful. Thanks!
I think you may need to read more current research on the effects of protein in relationship to kidney function and cholesterol.
From what I’ve heard from multiple doctors there is no credible research showing that eating whole animal proteins will negatively impact kidney function.
Maybe it’s different for kidney disease patients.
Also, cholesterol is a necessary component of our nutrition and physiology that’s been unfairly demonized and is highly misunderstood by most (including doctors).
Thanks Dr Frita. This is very helpful.
Thank Dr. Frita for the ever so important health advice! And you are gorgeous!
Other sugary drinks to avoid - apple juice, grape juice, orange juice pretty much any breakfast juice
Instead of what’s harmful what helps and clean your kidneys
Thanks for all your help
What is the best way to get protein then?
Maybe fish, chicken, beans...
Great information. Thank you. Another good topic would be willpower. I know the steps, but hard to follow guidelines.
I really like Doctor Frita!!! Come through for us!!! 💖
Love all.your advice!
Wow❗This can be overwhelming ⁉️
Thank you for sharing this video. You have a remarkable way of explaining things, and I'm genuinely grateful for the clarity you bring to the subject. There's one particular concept that has left me feeling quite perplexed. For years, I've been grappling with high blood pressure (HBP), switching between medications. I've always been under the impression that a diet rich in potassium is beneficial for regulating blood pressure. However, following a recent blood test indicating Stage 2 kidney disease, I'm left questioning my dietary choices. It's distressing to think that a diet I once deemed healthy might eventually become detrimental to my kidneys.
My foremost aim is to navigate a path towards better health. I have a strong resolve and have even undertaken fasting for three consecutive days, though I'm unsure of its efficacy in addressing my health challenges. It's baffling trying to pinpoint what might be adversely affecting my health. I lead a largely clean lifestyle - I don't drink or smoke, and my only medication is for HBP. I've cut down my coffee intake, predominantly cook at home, and have recently reduced my protein intake mindful of its excretion via urine.
When I introspect, the only health red flag I can discern is perhaps my weight. I stand at 6', weighing 210 lbs. Despite this, I'm quite active. For the past 1.5 years, I've been religiously following Orange Theory Fitness, dedicating five days a week. My fitness metrics, like running under an 8-minute mile and rowing 2000 meters in less than 8 minutes, bear testament to my commitment. Yet, my abdominal fat seems obstinate. Alarmingly, despite my rigorous fitness regimen, I was recently rushed to the ER with a blood pressure reading of 250/132. At 52, I feel I still have so much to offer, especially with three children on the cusp of their college journeys.
This entire situation is immensely frustrating, and I genuinely hope you might have some guidance or insights to share. Your expertise and advice would mean the world to me. Thank you for taking the time to listen.
Thanks for elaborating on why not
Thank you dr frita
THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊🎉❤
You have a point trust me she does because we are all different in same way or another. I understand what she is conveying. Do some research and you test things out but responsibly.
Thank you so much for this information.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Very informative. Please Dr Frita, are all these information applicable to a patient with multiple kidney stones. I was diagnosed with kidney stones
I have been reading up on this, as I had a couple of stones. I read that Canteloupe Melon can prevent formation of Kidney Stones and may help break down any existing. I don't know if other melons have a similar effect, I'm not keen on Canteloupe, but trying to have some when possible.
Thanks for the information. Will give it a trial
May I ask you how you knew it was stones? They just found a swelling/blockage in the tube leading down from my right kidney.....they said they wouldn't know what it was unless I do a CT scan. I'm scared that it might be cancer, but hoping it's a stone. 13:30
Oh, Doctor. I loved your facial expression when you mentioned the fried chicken.
I've quite smoking but those sodas was hard but finally id rather have water nowadays however that one coffee with cream and sugar is another demon yet to conquer. Of course I can do nothing myself but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I don't have salt. On diuretics for blood pressure. No fried foods no nightshade veg
either. I got rid of psoriasis, not eating tomatoes bell peppers or potatoes. All gone.
Which medications do you recommend for controlling the blood pressure in stages 4 & 5?
Many thanks Dr Frita 👍🏾