With Easter approaching in just a few weeks, many in the Cincinnati area observe Lent or simply enjoy participating in local fish fry events. For dialysis patients, maintaining a kidney-friendly diet during this season can pose a challenge.

Every home dialysis patient’s dietary needs are different, so it’s important to consult with your dietitian and care team before making adjustments to your eating habits. Generally, dialysis patients are advised to avoid foods with sodium, including fried foods, which can cause fluid to build up in your body and raise your blood pressure.

But that doesn’t mean you cannot participate in meatless Fridays or even your local fish fry.

The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Walk brings thousands of people together in cities across the country to celebrate life. Some of these walkers have kidney disease. Others walk to support a friend, loved one, or co-worker with the disease. But all share a determination to end kidney disease.

The Kidney Walk is intended to raise awareness of kidney disease and funds to support programs that are saving lives, helping families, and preventing the disease.

These National Kidney Foundation programs include free kidney health screenings, chronic kidney disease telephone support lines, and educational resources, among others.

As avid supporters for kidney health and our patients, our team at Cincinnati Home Dialysis invites you to join us for the Cincinnati Kidney Walk this spring. Walkers will meet at Fountain Square on May 21, 2017 for a non-competitive march around the city.

There is no cost to register for the event, but all participants are encouraged to fund-raise. Dollars raised at this event directly impact millions of Americans each year. Participants can use the Kidney Walk’s online tool for requesting donations, tracking fundraising efforts, and sending out thank you’s.

Ready to start fundraising? Join our team Cincinnati Home Dialysis on the Kidney Walk’s website. We hope to see you at Fountain Square this May!

A guide to identifying dialysis-approved foods and talking to family about your health needs

Turkeys, cranberries, apple pie, casseroles—there’s bound to be a diverse spread of dishes at your Thanksgiving table. But as a  peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis patient, how do you select food choices that keep your kidneys happy this holiday season?

In this guide, we explore the importance of sticking to your dialysis diet, successfully navigating the Thanksgiving table, traveling with dialysis, and helping family and friends help you so you can have a wonderful holiday.