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Life with PKD – Polycystic Kidney Disease awareness day

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While I don't keep it a secret that I have a genetic disease, I also don't shout from the rooftops. However, as I find myself suffering with more symptoms of this polycystic kidney disease [PKD], I am trying to be more conscientious about spreading awareness of this silent killer. Specifically how I choose to live life with PKD. If you're reading this you'll fall into one of two camps. The first, will be those like me that scour the internet for tips, research and studies about PKD. …

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What is the vegan keto diet? And why am I doing it?

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If you'd asked me a year ago about my diet I'd have declared myself a high carb vegan. As an ethical vegan I definitely indulged in as much rice, and grains as I cared to. Honestly I still feel that for many this is a great diet. However, things changed back in December and a study led me down the path of a vegan keto diet. Initially I was skeptical, but having lived it for 3 months I figured I'd share my experience. Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. Why did I decide to …

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7 benefits of drinking lemon water

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Since I have Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) I'm always looking for ways to take care of my own health, naturally. Back in the days before the internet, yep I'm a dinosaur, before I was even interested in working in the health and fitness industry, I read that animal protein taxes the kidneys. So I quit eating meat and went vegetarian. Now over 20 years later I'm vegan, don't drink caffeine, eat a low sodium diet, and ensure I thoroughly hydrate each day. All my life I'd heard how lemon water …

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