The Link Between Hydration, Electrolytes, and Kidney Health THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS Most people think hydration is just about drinking more water. And yet, I see it all the time:women who are drinking water… but still feel fatigued, dizzy, foggy, bloated, or “off.” Their labs might show subtle kidney stress, low-normal electrolytes, […]
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Creatinine, BUN & eGFR: What Kidney Labs Really Tell You THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS Let me tell you something I wish someone had said to me early in my nursing career:Kidney labs aren’t just about your kidneys.They’re about hydration, hormones, blood flow, muscle mass, stress, medications, and overall metabolic health. Most of
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BUN: What Your Blood Urea Nitrogen Level Really Means (and Why It Spikes So Easily) THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS There’s a very specific look people have when they see a “high” BUN on their lab report.It’s the “Oh my gosh, are my kidneys failing?” look. And honestly?Nine times out of ten, the
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eGFR: What Your Kidney Filtration Number Really Means (Without the Panic) THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS Let’s talk about the one kidney lab that causes more unnecessary panic than almost any other: eGFR. I can’t tell you how many women I’ve seen over the years who walk into an appointment terrified because their
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How Lifestyle Affects Liver Detox & Hormone Balance There’s this moment I see all the time with women — they’re frustrated, exhausted, bloated, overwhelmed, PMS-ing harder than usual, maybe battling mood swings or stubborn weight…and every lab comes back “normal.” And then they say the sentence that makes my whole brain go:“Maybe this is
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Understanding Creatinine: What It Reveals About Your Kidneys, Hydration, and Overall Health When most people see creatinine on their lab results, their first thought is usually, “Wait… what’s that again?”And honestly, I get it — it’s one of those tiny numbers that doesn’t seem like a big deal… until it is. Creatinine is like
Understanding Bilirubin: What Your Liver Is Trying to Tell You I’ll never forget a patient who came in worried because her lab results said her bilirubin was “high.” She looked fine, felt fine, and was convinced she was dying.Spoiler: she wasn’t.Her liver was just sending up a little flare. Bilirubin is one of those
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Understanding ALT & AST: What Your Liver Enzymes Say About Your Health I’ll never forget a patient who came in worried about their “liver numbers.” Their lab report showed ALT and AST flagged in red, and their face said it all: “Does this mean I have liver disease?” If you’ve ever seen those same
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Understanding Your Liver Enzymes (ALT, AST & More) Your liver is one of the busiest organs in your body. It’s in charge of filtering toxins, supporting digestion, balancing hormones, and storing energy. Because it works so hard, your liver gives us important signals through blood tests—specifically, liver enzyme levels. If you’ve ever had labs
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