One of my main motivators for starting this site was to connect with other kidney disease sufferers or others with chronic conditions. I’ve been able to do that and it really brings me joy. I’m not a doctor nor do I have a medical background but I feel I can relate on a more personal level with others who might be going through a similar situation. I was like them and had to figure it out too. When I speak with people, they really just want to find out "what we did". How we

The next question people always ask me after the protein question is, "where do you get your calcium?" Well, if we look literally at where calcium comes from, it comes from the ground. All essential minerals originate in the soil and enter into living systems through the roots of plants. In other words, cows get it from eating plants! With that being the case, I prefer to skip the cow and get my calcium directly from the source - plants. Below are some of the basic (kid-fri

Hello! My name is Sarah. I'm here to share our story in the hopes that maybe someone out there will read this and feel inspired to change their story. A short time ago, things seemed grim for our family of 5. I’ve learned so much valuable information that I feel compelled to share it with anyone who might find themselves in a similar situation. Just over 1 year ago my hubby, Jim, was diagnosed with a chronic kidney condition called iga nephropathy. He was in stage 3. He had