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| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Coping with Kidney Disease Mackenzie Walser, Betsy Thorpe, 2010-12-22 A revolutionary program that can indefinitely postpone the need for dialysis If you've been diagnosed with kidney failure, this book could save your life. If you suffer from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or any of a host of conditions that put you at risk for kidney disease, you owe it to yourself to read what is in this book. If you are among the 60,000 North Americans who go on dialysis each year, the information in this book could substantially improve your quality of life. In Coping with Kidney Disease, a leading expert tells you, in plain English, what you need to know to: * Understand kidney failure * Recognize early warning signs of kidney failure * Get a proper diagnosis * Talk with your doctors about it * Confidently evaluate treatment options * Take charge of your treatment * Delay dialysis or even avoid the need for it altogether The centerpiece of Coping with Kidney Disease is Dr. Walser's revolutionary 12-step program for avoiding dialysis. Based on treatments he has pioneered with his own patients at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the program calls for a supplemented low-protein diet supported by treatments to control blood pressure and correct high cholesterol. So effective has this breakthrough strategy proven to be that in many patients it actually worked to slow or arrest the progression of kidney failure to the end stage. Knowledge is power. Coping with Kidney Disease empowers you with what you need to take charge of kidney disease. |
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| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Eating Well with Kidney Failure Helena Jackson, Annie Cassidy, Gavin James, 2006 If you have kidney failure, you need to adapt and change what you eat. But, as this practical and exciting book shows, you don't need to go on a crash diet, or to deny yourself the foods you love - you just need to adapt your favourite recipes with kidney-friendly foods. You can eat well, enjoy your food, and give your body the nutrition it needs. This brilliant book provides a clear guide to eating well with kidney failure, as well as a collection of more than fifty delicious recipes to show you how it all works in practice. The recipes have been analysed for their nutritional content and are coded to help you choose most appropriate dishes for your individual requirements. The authors, all dietitians specialising in kidney failure, have more than 20 years experience and are passionate about helping you to enjoy your mealtimes, giving you: - Plenty of hints and tips to help you eat in a healthy and enjoyable way. - Advice on choosing meals, showing you step-by-step what to look for in takeaways and pre-packaged foods - Over 50 delicious and attractive recipes, from quick snacks to special occasion meals - Practical advice to help you to adapt your favourite dishes in a kidney-friendly way |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Your Best Medicine Mark A. Goldstein, Myrna Chandler Goldstein, Larry P. Credit, 2009-03-17 Integrative medicine—the practice of combining remedies from various therapeutic disciplines to optimize relief and speed healing—is transforming both how health professionals treat disease and how patients manage their own care. Your Best Medicine introduces the reader to this new world of healing options for everyday ailments like dry skin, fatigue, and indigestion as well as more serious conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. All of the treatments and techniques in Your Best Medicine have been handpicked by two practitioners—one a conventionally trained MD, the other a specialist in complementary therapies—based on established therapeutic protocols, research evidence, and clinical experience. Conventional and complementary remedies appear side by side so readers can evaluate at a glance the remedies' relative effectiveness, safety, and ease of use. Every entry in Your Best Medicine also provides important information on risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic techniques, as well as preventive measures. Armed with this knowledge, readers can make decisions wisely and confidently at every stage of their care. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Supportive Care for the Renal Patient E. Joanna Chambers, Edwina Brown, Michael Germain, 2010-03-18 Supportive Care for the Renal Patient Second Edition provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of supportive care for the nephrology patient. An international group of contributors emphasise the continuum of palliative care from the time of diagnosis through to end-of-life care and the issues surrounding withdrawal of dialysis. The book addresses the psychological impact of the disease, the importance of involving the patient in making decisions about their care, ethical considerations, the role of the family and the multidisciplinary team. This new edition includes two new chapters on conservative management of advanced kidney disease (AKD) and dialysis in the very elderly. The chapters covering non pain symptoms, advance care planning, quality of life, psychological and psychiatric consideration and end-of-life care have also be completely revised to include new evidence and current thinking. This book will be of particular interest to palliative care practitioners; nephrologists, who increasingly need to know more about palliative care; nurse practitioners, dialysis nurses, social workers, dieticians, and psychiatric consultants. ABOUT THE SUPPORTIVE CARE SERIES Supportive care is the multidisciplinary holistic care of patients with chronic and life-limiting illnesses and their families - from the time around diagnosis, through treatments aimed at cure or prolonging life, and into the phase currently acknowledged as palliative care. It involves recognising and caring for the side-effects of active therapies as well as patients' symptoms, co-morbidities, psychological, social and spiritual concerns. It also values the role of family carers and helps them in supporting the patient, as well as attending to their own special needs. Unlike traditional palliative care, which grew from the terminal care of cancer patients, supportive care is not restricted to dying patients nor to cancer. This series covers the support of patients with a variety of long-term conditions, who are currently largely managed by specialist medical teams in hospital and by primary care teams in community settings. Each volume therefore provides a practical guide to the supportive care of patients at all stages of illness. Series Editor: Sam H. Ahmedzai |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy John Kellum, Rinaldo Bellomo, Claudio Ronco, 2009-12-03 In the past decade, CRRT has moved from a niche therapy within specific specialty centers to the standard of care for management of critically ill patients with acute renal failure. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides concise, evidence-based, to-the-point bedside guidance about this treatment modality, offering quick reference answers to clinicians' questions about treatments and situations encountered in daily practice. Organized into sections on Theory; Pratice; Special Situations; and Organizational Issues, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides a complete view of CRRT theory and practice. Generous tables summarize and highlight key points, and key studies and trials are listed in each chapter. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: The Life of Shabkar , 2001-02-06 The Life of Shabkar has long been recognized by Tibetans as one of the masterworks of their religious heritage. Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol devoted himself to many years of meditation in solitary retreat after his inspired youth and early training in the province of Amdo under the guidance of several extraordinary Buddhist masters. With determination and courage, he mastered the highest and most esoteric practices of the Tibetan tradition of the Great Perfection. He then wandered far and wide over the Himalayan region expressing his realization. Shabkar's autobiography vividly reflects the values and visionary imagery of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the social and cultural life of early nineteenth-century Tibet. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Self-Care Health Care Guide: Book of Cures Terry Cooksey, 2011-05-29 Self-Care Health Care Guide - BOOK of CURESA Revolutionary book for improving your health and curing and preventing many chronic diseases and conditions that doctors have no cures for. Doing what this book says will cure and prevent at least 80% of all disease.Are these miracle cures ? They only seem like miracle cures because of your unhealthy diet & the saturation of poisons in your food, drinks and water supplies and your personal hygiene items !The Self-Care Health Care Guide is A Health and Food Guide to Cure and Prevent Most Diseases and Medical Conditions. The Self -Care Health Care Guide includes cures for arthritis, bleeding gums, gout, dandruff, headaches and even diseases like breast cancer.This book empowers you with the knowledge to save your own life and cure yourself of any and all disease.This book is not from some author who picked this book to be his next subject to write a book about ! No, this book was written by a man who had to learn these things he shares in this book just to save his own life ! After doctors diagnosed him with chronic kidney disease, he was told he would be on dialysis or dead by 2008 or 2009. And without any help for his kidneys from the medical profession, he used himself as the guinea pig to see if he could make his kidneys better and thus, save his own life.Doctors have no cures. Doctors only prolong your diseases to maximize their income.To back that up, Chapter 12 states - Now, with 133,000,000 Americans who have at least one chronic disease.....is that what you call the result of the best health care system in the world ? Yes you do ! But it's complete nonsense. Each of those 133,000,000 Americans represents a failure of this country's medical profession. Even with 10,000,000 Americans with chronic disease, we should have declared a national emergency. But with 133,000,000 Americans with at least one chronic disease we not only haven't declared a national emergency, we continue to declare that we have the best health care on the planet ! If every single person had at least one chronic disease, they would still tell you that......and you would still believe them ! I don't know of any greater incompetence in any profession or line of work than this country's medical profession and health care system.Chapter 9 says - ........ avoiding poisons is the key to preventing and curing cancer. This is why all cancer patients should get serious about avoiding and eliminating poisons....... (in our food drinks and water supplies)Doing what this book says can cure you of any and all diseases that you have; and do so within a matter of months; with improvement coming within just a few weeks. The more things in this book that you do for yourself, the faster the results.Your doctors only treat your diseases. This book empowers you to cure yourself of all disease. Get started today with Self-Care Health Care Guide - The book that brings you real Health Care reform.....a Revolutionary Health Care Guide to save you from doctors' sick care system. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Alive Again Howard C. Samuels, Jane O'Boyle, 2013-03-27 A powerful book on addiction recovery by a doctor who overcame addiction himself, the renowned founder and president of The Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles Howard Samuels is one of the world's leading drug and alcohol addiction experts who runs the prestigious The Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles. Decades ago, from the age of sixteen until he was thirty-two, Dr. Samuels had his own intense struggle with addiction to cocaine and heroin. Using his own compelling story as inspiration as well as case studies of his patients from all walks of life, Dr. Samuels shows how readers can recover from alcoholism and drug addiction by following this 12-step program to happiness and fulfillment in sobriety. This self-help book provides hope, inspiration, and prescriptive advice for those who want to recover as well as guidance for friends and family members seeking help for someone they love. Written from the unique perspective of a recovering addict who has helped thousands of people overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs Shares with readers for the first time in book form The Hills' world-renowned treatment program Tells Samuels' personal recovery story as the son of a prominent politician and businessman among the rich and famous in New York and Washington Contains a groundbreaking prescriptive program showing how to work each of the 12 steps Examines the cause of addictions, relapses, and fallback addictions Contains important information for family and friends of those struggling with addiction, including steps for intervention and healing The author appears regularly on TV |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Parent To Child-The Guide Natalie D'Annibale Bandlow, 2006-02 This guide provides parens with an oppotunity to chronicle their own personal history and past experiences as well as the history and experiences of their child's life in a direct, loving, and supportive way. Don't wait - let Parent To Child : The Guide assist you in writing the legacy you want and need to leave for your chldren ... just in case. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Renal Diet Cookbook Rockridge Press Susan Zogheib, 2021-07-11 Everything you need to know for managing chronic kidney disease through diet Eating the rights foods is essential when you're dealing with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The Complete Renal Diet Cookbook takes the stress out of mealtime and makes it easy to focus on your health. This Renal Diet Cookbook will help you to learn about all the important functions that the kidneys perform and healthy foods you can eat to immediately contribute towards your treatment. This Renal Diet Cookbook is filled with a lot of great info that will make your daily life hassle-free. In this cookbook, you will learn: Everything You Need to Know About the Renal Diet What foods to avoid, what to limit and what to control Tips and tricks of taking care of your kidneys Only low sodium, low potassium, low phosphorus healthy recipes to avoid dialysis Simple Breakfast Recipes Mouth-Watering Lunch Recipes Succulent Dinner Recipes Amazing Snacks & Side Dishes Recipes Decadent Dessert Recipes And Much, Much More! 500 Stage-by-Stage, Delicious Nutritional recipes to make you feel free from your everyday cooking routine and get tasty and healthy food for your body system. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Kidney Failure and the Federal Government Institute of Medicine, Division of Health Care Services, Committee for the Study of the Medicare End-Stage Renal Disease Program, 1991-02-01 Since 1972, many victims of endstage renal disease (ESRD) have received treatment under a unique Medicare entitlement. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the federal ESRD program: who uses it, how well it functions, and what improvements are needed. The book includes recommendations on patient eligibility, reimbursement, quality assessment, medical ethics, and research needs. Kidney Failure and the Federal Government offers a wealth of information on these and other topics: The ESRD patient population. Dialysis and transplantation providers. Issues of patient access and availability of treatment. Ethical issues related to treatment initiation and termination. Payment policies and their relationship to quality of care. This book will have a major impact on the future of the ESRD program and will be of interest to health policymakers, nephrologists and other individual providers, treatment site administrators, and researchers. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Dialysis without Fear : A Guide to Living Well on Dialysis for Patients and Their Families Daniel Offer Professor of Psychiatry Northwestern University Medical School, Marjorie Kaiz Offer Professor of Psychiatry Northwestern University Medical School, Susan Offer Szafir Professor of Psychiatry Northwestern University Medical School, 2007-05-30 More than 400,000 people in the United States undergo kidney dialysis. If you or a member of your family are one of them, then the prospect of a regular appointment with a dialysis machine may seem like the end of life itself. But that reaction couldn't be more wrong. In Dialysis Without Fear, psychiatrist and dialysis patient Dr. Daniel Offer joins with his wife, Marjorie Kaiz Offer, and daughter, Susan Offer Szafir, to reveal how life can be lived--and lived well--on dialysis. Drawing on his long medical career and more than seven years of personal experience with dialysis, Dr. Offer dispels many misconceptions surrounding this treatment, explaining how you can adapt to the new diet, travel, work and continue to partake in life's joys and celebrations. But the fears and hardships can be quite real, and Dr. Offer brings his years as a psychiatrist to bear as he provides practical advice on how patients can overcome them. Walking through each step of dialysis, he explains different types of treatment, examines the pros and cons of a transplant, and discusses side effects. Since dialysis affects the entire family, Dr. Offer and his coauthors also provide realistic insights into how relatives can cope and thrive together, sharing the humor, courage, and triumphs of real families who have successfully faced the challenges of dialysis. The result is an inspiring, practical guide that will help you and your family learn to overcome the difficulties of dialysis, live without fear, and enjoy every day. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Chronic Kidney Disease Thomas Rath, 2018-02-21 Known worldwide, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that affects up to 4% of the population with increasing figures also in the developing countries. Life expectancy of patients affected by CKD is shortened compared to the overall population, and only a minority of patients reach end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with the need for dialysis or renal transplantation; death overtakes dialysis. In the 13 chapters, this book sheds light on the different aspects related to pathophysiology and clinical aspects of CKD, providing interesting insights into not only inflammation and cardiovascular risk but also the interplay of hormones and the functional aspects of endothelial function. In addition, chapters dealing with genetic aspects of polycystic kidney disease and also the clinical handling of patients with CKD and peritoneal dialysis will be beneficial for the open-minded reader. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Dialysis Therapy Allen R. Nissenson, Richard N. Fine, 1993 A comprehensive reference covering all aspects of the clinical management of adult and child dialysis patients. This edition includes seven new chapters including one on EPO use in dialysis patients and one on the HIV positive patient. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Technical Problems in Patients on Hemodialysis Maria Goretti Penido, 2011-12-07 This book provides an overview of technical aspects in treatment of hemodialysis patients. Authors have contributed their most interesting findings in dealing with hemodialysis from the aspect of the tools and techniques used.Each chapter has been thoroughly revised and updated so the readers are acquainted with the latest data and observations in the area, where several aspects are to be considered. The book is comprehensive and not limited to a partial discussion of hemodialysis. To accomplish this we are pleased to have been able to summarize state of the art knowledge in each chapter of the book. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart Joel Young, Christine Adamec, 2013-12-03 Behind nearly every adult who is accused of a crime, becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol, or who is severely mentally ill and acting out in public, there is usually at least one extremely stressed-out parent. This parent may initially react with the bad news of their adult child behaving badly with, Oh no! followed by, How can I help to fix this? A very common third reaction is the thought, Where did I go wrong--was it something I said or did, or that I failed to do when my child was growing up that caused these issues? Is this really somehow all my fault? These parents then open their homes, their pocketbooks, their hearts, and their futures to saving their adult child--who may go on to leave them financially and emotionally broken. Sometimes these families also raise the children their adult children leave behind: 1.6 million grandparents in the U.S. are in this situation. This helpful book presents families with quotations and scenarios from real suffering parents (who are not identified), practical advice, and tested strategies for coping. It also discusses the fact that parents of adult children may themselves need therapy and medications, especially antidepressants. The book is written in a clear, reassuring manner by Dr. Joel L. Young, medical director of the Rochester Center for Behavioral Medicine in Rochester Hills, Michigan; with noted medical writer Christine Adamec, author of many books in the field. In the wake of the Newtown shooting and the viral popularity of the post I Am Adam Lanza's Mother, America is now taking a fresh look, not only at gun control, but also on how we treat mental illness. Another major issue is our support or stigmatization of those with adult children who are a major risk to their families as well to society itself. This book is part of that conversation. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Diane Roberts Stoler Ed.D., Barbara Albers Hill, 2013-11-05 A comprehensive guide for improving memory, focus, and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion. Often presenting itself after a head trauma, concussion— or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)— can cause chronic migraines, depression, memory, and sleep problems that can last for years, referred to as post concussion syndrome (PCS). Neuropsychologist and concussion survivor Dr. Diane Roberts Stoler is the authority on all aspects of the recovery process. Coping with Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury is a lifeline for patients, parents, and other caregivers. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Palliative Care in Nephrology Alvin H. Moss MD, FACP, FAAHPM, Dale E. Lupu MPH, PhD, Nancy C. Armistead MPA, Louis Diamond, 2020-07-14 Palliative care has become increasingly important across the spectrum of healthcare, and with it, the need for education and training of a broad range of medical practitioners not previously associated with this field of care. As part of the Integrating Palliative Care series, this volume on palliative care in nephrology guides readers through the core palliative knowledge and skills needed to deliver high value, high quality care for seriously ill patients with chronic and end-stage kidney disease. Chapters are written by a team of international leaders in kidney palliative care and are organized into sections exploring unmet supportive care needs, palliative care capacity, patient-centered care, enhanced support at the end of life, and more. Chapter topics are based on the Coalition for Supportive Care of Kidney Patients Pathways Project change package of 14 evidence-based best practices to improve the delivery of palliative care to patients with kidney disease. An overview of the future of palliative care nephrology with attention to needed policy changes rounds out the text. Palliative Care in Nephrology is an ideal resource for nephrologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, primary care clinicians, and other practitioners who wish to learn more about integrating individualized, patient-centered palliative care into treatment of their patients with kidney disease. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Coping with Chronic Illness Steven Safren, Jeffrey Gonzalez, Nafisseh Soroudi, 2007-11-27 If you suffer from a chronic medical condition like cancer, HIV, diabetes, asthma, or hypertension, you know how hard it can be to perform all the self-care behaviors required of you, especially if you are also dealing with depression. Studies have shown that depressed individuls with chronic illness have a hard time keeping up with the behaviors necessary to manage their condition and improve their health. The program outlined in this workbook can help you take better care of yourself while simultaneously relieving your depression. Designed to be used in conjunction with visits to a qualified mental health professional, this workbook teaches you strategies for maintaining your medical regimen. You will learn how to set up a reminder system for taking medication, plan for getting to medical appointments on time, and how to communicate effectively with your medical providers. You will also learn how to follow the advice of your treatment providers, such as adhering to certain lifestyle and dietary recommendations. These Life-Steps are essential to the program. As you begin to take better care of yourself, you will notice a decrease in your depression. In addition to these self-care skills, you will also learn how to maximize your quality of life, which is another important part of lessening your depressed feelings. Begin to re-engage in pleasurable activities and utilize relaxation techniques and breathing exercises to help you cope with stress and discomfort. Use problem-solving to successfully deal with interpersonal or situational difficulties and change your negative thought through adaptive thinking. By treatment's end you will have all the skills you need to successfully manage your illness and cope with your depression. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Antidote Hiral Patel, 2021-02-08 Have you suffered from a long-term illness but do not know how-to thrive in your new circumstance?Are you looking to mend parts of yourself that feel broken due to trauma, loss, or having to radically accept a lifelong illness? How often do you do things that make you happy? Do you even know what makes you happy? Can you share with others your hopes and dreams for the future? In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and captivating storytelling, Hiral Patel invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her from her diagnosis with kidney disease. This book is a guide for anyone looking to:- Discover their identity through the power of healing- Become empowered and effectively advocate for themselves- Gain tools to thrive in their new circumstance- Embrace uncertainty through the power of acceptanceHaving transcended the challenges she once felt were insurmountable, Hiral now runs an online platform called Antidote, a vibrant community of people living with kidney disease whose sole purpose is to empower each other. This online sanctuary offers a comprehensive approach to well-being, teaching people to truly thrive-in all areas of their lives. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Molecular Neurobiology of Addiction Recovery Kenneth Blum, John Femino, Scott Teitelbaum, John Giordano, Marlene Oscar-Berman, Mark Gold, 2013-05-27 Humans are biologically programmed to seek out pleasurable experiences. These experiences are processed in the mesolimbic system, also referred to as the reward center of the brain, where a number of chemical messengers work in concert to provide a net release of dopamine in the Nucleus Accumbens. In some genetically predisposed individuals, addiction occurs when the mechanisms of the mesolimbic system are disrupted by the use of various drugs of abuse. Since Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, it's 12 step program of spiritual and character development has helped countless alcoholics and drug addicts curb their self-destructive behaviors. However, the program was developed at a time when comparatively little was known about the function of the brain and it has never been studied scientifically. This is the first book to take a systematic look at the molecular neurobiology associated with each of the 12 steps and to review the significant body of addiction research literature that is pertinent to the program. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Tanya's Comprehensive Guide to Feline Chronic Kidney Disease Helen Fitzsimons, 2018-09-25 Written by a catlover for catlovers, Tanya's Comprehensive Guide to Feline Chronic Kidney Disease provides a complete guide to caring for your cat at a time when he or she needs your help the most. Helen Fitzsimons knows just what you and your cat are going through: combining sympathy with understanding, she brings a wealth of knowledge and research to bear on helping you through your chronic kidney disease journey. Most of all, she gives you hope. All the information you need is in this book which, comprehensive and detailed though it is, is easily accessible through being written in lay-person's language. The chapter on where to obtain supplies at reasonable prices in the USA, UK and Canada alone makes the book worth buying. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Oxford Textbook of Spirituality in Healthcare Mark Cobb, Christina M Puchalski, Bruce Rumbold, 2012-08-09 Spirituality and healthcare is an emerging field of research, practice and policy. Healthcare organisations and practitioners are therefore challenged to understand and address spirituality, to develop their knowledge and implement effective policy. This is the first reference text on the subject providing a comprehensive overview of key topics. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: How Free Do You Want To Be? Robert Cord Beatty, 2019-12-06 The promises found within this book can be used to overcome anything in your life once you understand them. If you complete the Steps as outlined in the pages of this book, you will find a cure for addiction, depression, anxiety or life's difficulties. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder American Psychiatric Association, 2018-01-11 Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health problem in the United States. The estimated 12-month and lifetime prevalence values for AUD are 13.9% and 29.1%, respectively, with approximately half of individuals with lifetime AUD having a severe disorder. AUD and its sequelae also account for significant excess mortality and cost the United States more than $200 billion annually. Despite its high prevalence and numerous negative consequences, AUD remains undertreated. In fact, fewer than 1 in 10 individuals in the United States with a 12-month diagnosis of AUD receive any treatment. Nevertheless, effective and evidence-based interventions are available, and treatment is associated with reductions in the risk of relapse and AUD-associated mortality. The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Pharmacological Treatment of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder seeks to reduce these substantial psychosocial and public health consequences of AUD for millions of affected individuals. The guideline focuses specifically on evidence-based pharmacological treatments for AUD in outpatient settings and includes additional information on assessment and treatment planning, which are an integral part of using pharmacotherapy to treat AUD. In addition to reviewing the available evidence on the use of AUD pharmacotherapy, the guideline offers clear, concise, and actionable recommendation statements, each of which is given a rating that reflects the level of confidence that potential benefits of an intervention outweigh potential harms. The guideline provides guidance on implementing these recommendations into clinical practice, with the goal of improving quality of care and treatment outcomes of AUD. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: 12 Steps On the Rocks-With a Twist Maryellen Evers LCSW, CAADC, 2017-05-03 Do you feel stuck in your recovery from addiction? Have you tried to quit before and continue to relapse time and time again? Do you question if you are even an addict or alcoholic? In 12 Steps On the Rocks - With a Twist: A Few Sips of Early Recovery therapist and recovering addict Maryellen Evers talks straight about drug and alcohol addiction. In these pages, you will discover: How to identify if you of a loved one is an addict. How to accept your lack of power over your disease. Challenge your past thinking about recovery. How our disease of addiction affects us & the people we love. How to build a stronger foundation of recovery. Realistic ways to better understand the first 3 steps of AA Recovery is 12 Steps On the Rocks With a Twist, but only if you understand the twists and learn how to deal with them. If you are an alcoholic or drug addict who wants to stop; if you love an addict and don't understand the disease; if your struggling with staying clean and sober, this book is for you. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Contemporary Nephrology Nursing Anita E. Molzahn, 2006 First edition edited by Janel Parker in 1998 |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Automated Peritoneal Dialysis C. Ronco, G. Amici, Claudio Ronco, M. Feriani, G. Virga, 1999-07 While continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) has been the standard peritoneal procedure since the seventies, different schedules of automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) have emerged during the eighties. Today, APD is considered a valuable tool in the management of ESRD patients, together with CAPD and hemodialysis. However, despite its frequent use, APD has not yet been well assessed, and most pathophysiological and clinical studies on PD refer to CAPD. In this book, major experts in the field therefore discuss and evaluate the insights gained on APD up to now, presenting a comprehensive review of all experimental, technical and clinical aspects related to the various treatments grouped under the definition of APD. The recent developments presented are divided into four sections: membrane permeability, transport mechanisms and kinetic modeling applied to APD; prescription and adequacy of different APD treatment schedules; dialysis machines and solutions for APD, and, lastly, different clinical aspects such as the possibility to maintain APD program and residual renal function. Physicians involved in ESRD care, renal fellows and scientists both in the academic world and in the hospital setting will undoubtedly profit from this timely publication. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: I Had a Black Dog Matthew Johnstone, 2005 Ever since Winston Churchill popularised the phrase Black Dog to describe the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life, it has become the shorthand for the disease that millions of people suffer from, often in shame and silence.Artist and writer Matthew Johnstone, a sufferer himself, has written and illustrated this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion. It shows that strength and support that can be found within and around us to tame it. Black Dog can be a terrible beast, but with the right steps can be brought to heel.There are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life. The Black Dog is an equal opportunity mongrel.Stunningly illustrated, totally inspiring, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever had a Black Dog, or knows someone who has. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy Manual Joseph Nowinski, Stuart Baker (M.A.), Kathleen M. Carroll, 1992 |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Renal Diet Cookbook for Beginners Edith Yang, 2021-06-08 Simple guidance and recipes to support kidney health Whether you've been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or you're caring for someone who has, figuring out what to eat should not add stress to your life. The Renal Diet Cookbook for Beginners offers straightforward guidance for those new to the renal diet as well as convenience-focused recipes that make it easy to manage kidney health via diet. A registered dietitian board-certified in renal nutrition, author Edith Yang can help you personalize the renal diet. Discover a range of simple, flavorful, and healthful recipes that can be customized for the various stages of CKD or special considerations. When it comes to managing CKD, there's already enough for you to think about—so let the Renal Diet Cookbook for Beginners take the pressure off mealtime. The Renal Diet Cookbook for Beginners features: Supportive and satisfying recipes—From Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies to Spicy Turkey Burgers, this renal diet cookbook shows that adopting a renal diet doesn't have to be difficult or bland. The renal diet explained—Learn from a renal diet cookbook that includes a comprehensive breakdown of the five stages of CKD and how the renal diet plays a supporting role in kidney health. 7-day starter plan—Simplify getting started with a detailed meal plan and shopping list that walks you through the first week. Take the stress out of cooking for CKD with the Renal Diet Cookbook for Beginners. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Brenner and Rector's The Kidney E-Book Alan S. L. Yu, Glenn M. Chertow, Valerie Luyckx, Philip A. Marsden, Karl Skorecki, Maarten W. Taal, 2019-09-25 Put the world's most well-known kidney reference to work in your practice with the 11th Edition of Brenner & Rector's The Kidney. This two-volume masterwork provides expert, well-illustrated information on everything from basic science and pathophysiology to clinical best practices. Addressing current issues such as new therapies for cardiorenal syndrome, the increased importance of supportive or palliative care in advanced chronic kidney disease, increasing live kidney donation in transplants, and emerging discoveries in stem cell and kidney regeneration, this revised edition prepares you for any clinical challenge you may encounter. - Extensively updated chapters throughout, providing the latest scientific and clinical information from authorities in their respective fields. - Lifespan coverage of kidney health and disease from pre-conception through fetal and infant health, childhood, adulthood, and old age. - Discussions of today's hot topics, including the global increase in acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, cardiovascular disease and renal disease, and global initiatives for alternatives in areas with limited facilities for dialysis or transplant. - New Key Points that represent either new findings or pearls of information that are not widely known or understood. - New Clinical Relevance boxes that highlight the information you must know during a patient visit, such as pertinent physiology or pathophysiology. - Hundreds of full-color, high-quality photographs as well as carefully chosen figures, algorithms, and tables that illustrate essential concepts, nuances of clinical presentation and technique, and clinical decision making. - A new editor who is a world-renowned expert in global health and nephrology care in underserved populations, Dr. Valerie A. Luyckx from University of Zürich. - Board review-style questions to help you prepare for certification or recertification. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Essential Kidney Disease Cookbook Lasselle Press, 2016-08-06 Manage Your Kidney Disease With Over 130 Delicious, Kidney Friendly Recipes! Making the decision to change your diet and lifestyle after a diagnosis of kidney disease is a huge step. By making the best choices, you can make a difference to how you feel along with the symptoms you experience. The Essential Kidney Disease Cookbook provides over 130 delicious, kidney-friendly meals so you can continue to enjoy delicious meals with your loved ones, family and friends! Each of the recipes in this cookbook are made with easy to find fresh ingredients, are simple to prepare, and include accurate nutritional information to ensure you can make the right food choices, dependent on your situation! Here's a sneak peek of what you'll find inside: 130+ delicious, mouthwatering recipes included our delicious Aromatic Chicken And Eggplant Curry, Chili Crispy Beef Noodles and Oriental Salmon Burger Comprehensive Dietary Advice & Guidance Each recipe contains the exact amount of calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat phosphorus, potassium and sodium. And Much Much More... Scroll Up And Click The Buy Button Now To Start Your Journey! |
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| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Stopping Kidney Disease Lee Hull, 2019-01-03 Stopping Kidney Disease is the most comprehensive guide to understanding how your kidneys work and how to make your remaining kidney function last as long as possible. Lee Hull wrote this book to share what he has learned after living successfully with incurable kidney disease for over twenty years. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Chronic Kidney Disease Junwei Yang, Weichun He, 2019-11-21 This book provides a comprehensive and systematic review of the latest findings in a wide spectrum of clinically important aspects of chronic kidney disease (CKD), focusing on clinical diagnosis and therapeutics. CKD is a global health problem with a rising morbidity and mortality. The last decade has seen significant improvements in determining the incidence, prevalence, and complications of CKD, mainly thanks to the definitions of CKD developed by the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI). However, increased recognition of CKD has led to awareness of the limitations of its clinical diagnosis and treatment, which are essential to patients’ wellbeing. This book is of particular value not only to nephrologists, but also to general practitioners and residents with an interest in CKD. It offers a well-organized exposition of the current knowledge base. Compared with previously published books on kidney disease and CKD, it has a smaller number of more concise chapters. As a result, readers can easily obtain an overview of the most important topics in CKD. We hope that practitioners will gain as much from reading this practical guide to clinical management of CKD as we have from editing it. |
| coping with kidney disease a 12 step: Stopping Kidney Disease Food Guide Lee Hull, 2019-06-08 This renal and kidney diet guide is for kidney or renal patients who want to try to slow or stop the progression of incurable kidney disease. The chronic kidney disease diet and CKD recipes and eating plan in this book are based on the research in Stopping Kidney Disease, the highest rated book on kidney disease which has benefited hundreds of patients. It's simple. We as patients want our kidneys to last as long as possible, and we want to live longer and better lives. We want a cure, but if we can't get a cure we want to slow the kidney disease progression to a snail's pace. That's what we want and deserve. The problem is today's kidney diets have nothing in common with our real goals. Traditional and other current kidney diets focus on treating just three conditions as we all know: sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. However, most of us have many more comorbid conditions made worse by traditional kidney diets. We need to try and treat, cure or manage as many conditions as possible, not just three. You would never know you need treat other conditions or have other dietary options unless you get educated. The Stopping Kidney Disease Food Guide contains: How to treat as many factors as possible that are contributing to kidney disease progression Foods that are good for kidney patients Kidney disease or renal disease diet meal planning Chronic kidney disease or CKD diet information and restrictions The mathematics of slowing incurable kidney disease The first kidney disease diet book or renal disease guide book with acid load and antioxidant values Sample meal plans based on different cuisines A reference guide for the most common fruit and vegetables in grocery stores with information on potential renal acid load, protein, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and antioxidant values(ORAC), nitrates polyphenols and AGE's for each meal And much more The diet can be customized for Stage 3, Stage 4, and Stage 5 kidney disease patients. Educated patients live longer and better lives. Education on your disease and treatment options will likely be the greatest factor in your success or failure in dealing with this disease. This book is meant to be a companion book to Stopping Kidney Disease. |
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