Chronic Kidney Disease

Top 10 Crucial Facts

De: Dr. Renata Hensleigh

Narrado por: Harvey Wallmann

Chronic Kidney Disease: Top 10 Crucial Facts by Dr. Renata Hensleigh is a clear, comprehensive guide to one of the most overlooked yet widespread health conditions of our time. CKD is a silent, progressive illness that often advances unnoticed until significant damage is done. Millions live with it without knowing—until symptoms emerge in its later stages, when treatment options are fewer and outcomes less favourable.

Dr. Hensleigh, a board-certified nephrologist with over two decades of clinical experience, breaks the silence surrounding CKD by explaining exactly what the kidneys do, why they matter, and how to protect them. She details the vital role these fist-sized organs play—filtering blood, balancing electrolytes, regulating blood pressure, producing hormones, and supporting bone health—and why kidney function is central to overall wellbeing.

Drawing on current research and real-world cases, this book explores the ten most essential truths about CKD. You will learn how common the disease really is, why diabetes and high blood pressure are its leading causes, and how it is measured in five clinical stages. You will discover why early symptoms are rare, how CKD dramatically increases your risk of heart attack and stroke, and how lifestyle and diet can be powerful tools in slowing or halting its progression.

Dr. Hensleigh emphasises that kidney failure is not inevitable. With early detection—through simple, widely available blood and urine tests—patients can take control of their kidney health. She also addresses the realities of late-stage treatments, from dialysis to transplantation, and explains why certain ethnic groups face higher risks and more severe outcomes.

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Not Just for People with CKD

Everyone should read this especially if you have high blood pressure or diabetes. It explains how to avoid getting kidney disease in the first place through simple daily choices.

A Realistic Look at Dialysis and Transplant Op

I appreciated how honestly the author discusses later-stage treatments. She doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges but offers hope and clarity about what patients can expect.

Excellent Resource for Community Health Progra

I work in public health, and this is the perfect educational tool for CKD awareness campaigns. It’s straightforward, factual, and empowering.

Balanced and Informative

The author doesn’t rely on scare tactics just facts and evidence. I appreciated her balanced tone and honest discussion of both early and late-stage CKD.

Great Blend of Facts and Hope

I expected this to be depressing, but it was actually empowering. The author emphasizes that kidney failure is not inevitable and that knowledge is the best defense.

Should Be Part of Every Health Curriculum

This book should be taught in high school health classes. It’s that important. Understanding what the kidneys do helps people make smarter lifestyle choices from a young age.

A Great Read for Seniors

My parents both have hypertension, and this book helped them understand how it affects kidney function. It’s written clearly enough for older readers without medical backgrounds.

Finally, Kidney Health Explained Simply

I’ve always found kidney terminology confusing. This book changed that completely. Every chapter builds on the last, making it easy to understand how kidneys work and what goes wrong in CKD.

A Holistic Approach to Health

I love that Dr. Hensleigh links kidney health with overall wellness—heart, bones, hormones, and even mental health. It’s truly a whole-body approach.

The Book That Made Me Get Tested

I didn’t think I had kidney problems, but this book motivated me to ask for a simple blood and urine test. Thankfully, everything was normal—but now I know what to watch for. Prevention truly starts with awareness.