Elite Dialysis Center Makati

03/01/2025

Here’s to a new year, a fresh start, and a chance to write a new chapter in your story. May this year be one of great happiness and success! 🤎🤎🤎

24/10/2024

Let us all pray for the safety of
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23/10/2024

Starfruit (carambola or Averrhoa Starfruit) is a fruit found in tropical areas. It is originally from Asia. The fruit gets its name because it is shaped like a star when sliced. It can be yellow or greenish and has a taste ranging from bitter to sweet.

People with kidney disease should avoid starfruit, as it can cause harmful effects like confusion and seizures due to a toxin.

If you have kidney disease, it is important to avoid starfruit and speak with your healthcare provider or your dietitian to learn more about the effects of starfruit or any other fruit you may not be sure about.

*This material does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. Please consult a physician for specific treatment recommendations.*

21/10/2024

High-Potassium Foods and Low-Potassium Choices

Almost all foods have some potassium. A food that is considered “high-potassium” generally has 200 mg or more potassium per serving. While any food that meets this criteria is considered "high potassium", some will have more potassium than others. This means the size of the serving that you eat is very important. A large amount of a low-potassium food can easily turn it into a high-potassium food.

The table below includes some of the most common foods that are high in potassium (on the left) and some choices that are lower in potassium (on the right). Your dietitian can also help you identify how much potassium is in your favorite foods. Together, you can put together a healthy eating plan that helps you get the right amount of potassium in your diet.

Additional Considerations:

Tips to lower the amount of potassium in your food
If you want to include high-potassium vegetables in your diet, leach them first. Leaching helps lower the amount of potassium in a vegetable by pulling some (but not all) of the potassium out of the vegetable.

To leach vegetables:

1. Peel and place the vegetable in cold water so they won’t darken

2. Slice vegetable 1/8 inch thick

3. Rinse in warm water for a few seconds

4. Soak for a minimum of 2 hours in warm unsalted water using ten times the amount of water to the amount of vegetable. For example, 1 cup of vegetable requires 10 cups of water. If soaking longer, change the water every four hours.

5. Rinse under warm water again for a few seconds.

6. Cook vegetable with five times the amount of unsalted water to the amount of vegetable. For example, 1 cup of vegetable requires 5 cups of water.

If your favorite vegetables are high in potassium, ask your dietitian whether leaching can help you eat some while keeping your potassium level within the goal range. Since leaching does not remove all the potassium, you still must limit the amount of leached high-potassium vegetables you eat.

Another easy way to lower the amount of extra potassium you get from food is to avoid drinking or using the liquid from canned fruits, canned vegetables, or the juices from cooked meat.

*This material does not constitute medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. Please consult a physician for specific treatment recommendations.*

11/10/2024

Taking care of yourself is crucial, both physically and mentally. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, but it's important to remember that you are the most important person in your life. Prioritizing your well-being is not selfish; it's necessary for your overall happiness and success.

04/10/2024

Hand over your problems to Jesus as you pray this breath prayer from 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

Inhale: I cast all my anxiety on You.
Exhale: Because You care for me.

With each breath you take, name each worry to give it to God in prayer.

Thank You, Jesus, for walking with me, even in the dark. Give me eyes to see You now. Help me breathe in Your loving peace today. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

24/09/2024

Drink responsibly to protect your !

Drinking alcohol can affect many parts of your body, including your kidneys. A little alcohol—one or two drinks now and then—usually has no serious effects. But drinking too much can harm your health. It can also worsen kidney disease.

Always check with your healthcare provider to make sure it is safe for you to drink alcohol. Even if it is safe, it is important to drink in moderation. A good guideline is: no more than one to two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women and people over 65.

11/09/2024

Key points: About Dialysis for Kidney Failure

📍Dialysis and kidney transplant are both treatments for kidney failure

📍You don't have to feel "locked in" to any one type of dialysis. There are advantages and disadvantages for each. If you wish to change your current treatment choice, speak to your healthcare professional.

📍Even if you are already receiving dialysis, it may be possible to have a kidney transplant

📍When you are on dialysis, it is important for you to:

>Come to every dialysis treatment and stay for the entire
treatment.
>Learn what you can do to keep as much kidney function as you
have left - and do it!
>Do your part to help manage the complications of kidney
disease and kidney failure

-Heart and blood vessel problems
-Anemia (low red blood cell count)
-Bone problems
-High blood pressure
-Poor nutritional health (i.e. happens when you are not getting
enough important nutrients and energy for your body to
function and stay healthy)

>Manage any other health problems you may have that could
cause your condition to get worse, such as diabetes

04/09/2024

The encourages you to learn more about the health of your kidneys in order to protect these vital organs when taking medications. Always speak with your clinician and pharmacist to determine whether the medications that you're taking should be adjusted based on your kidney function. Only make changes to your prescription medications with the supervision of your trained medical practitioner. Ask questions and evaluate the risks and benefits based on your specific health needs.

Here are 5 common types of prescription and over-the-counter medications may need to be adjusted or replaced if you have kidney damage.

31/08/2024

19/08/2024

A morning prayer to begin the day that asks God to use you for His purposes is yet another wonderful way to stay centered and to remain open to the blessings that God might do through you in others’ lives. We are called to be His hands and feet - what a better way to adjust our mindset to doing so than with a daily morning prayer.

06/08/2024

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. It’s the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.