{"product_id":"living-well-with-stage-4-chronic-kidney-disease-a-practical-guide-to-managing-kidney-health-slowing-progression-and-making-confident-diet-lifesty-9798199237611","title":"Living Well with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease: A Practical Guide to Managing Kidney Health, Slowing Progression, and Making Confident Diet \u0026 Lifesty","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Toni J. Jasmine\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Health \u0026amp; Healing - Low Salt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving Well with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, evidence-based guide for anyone facing the uncertainty of advanced kidney disease and looking for clear answers, realistic hope, and a path forward. Designed specifically for patients with Stage 4 CKD and their families, this book helps readers understand their condition, take an active role in their care, and make informed decisions that can support kidney health and quality of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Stage 4 CKD diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Questions about declining kidney function, diet restrictions, medications, dialysis, transplant options, and the future often arrive all at once. This guide breaks complex medical information into plain language and practical action steps, helping readers move from fear and confusion to confidence and preparedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Stage 4 chronic kidney disease really means and how kidney function changes over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to understand eGFR, creatinine, BUN, potassium, phosphorus, and other critical lab values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe symptoms of advanced CKD and what they may be telling you about your health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKidney-friendly nutrition strategies, including guidance on sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoods to prioritize, foods to limit, and practical meal-planning techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven lifestyle habits that may help slow disease progression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood pressure and blood sugar management strategies that support kidney health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to work effectively with nephrologists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedications and supplements that may harm kidney function and should be approached with caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Practical guidance on exercise, hydration, weight management, sleep, and stress reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What to expect when discussing dialysis, transplant evaluation, and future treatment options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Emotional resilience tools for coping with fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and the challenges of chronic illness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A long-term action plan for living with purpose, confidence, and greater control over your health journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many kidney disease books that focus only on medical facts, this guide addresses the whole person-physical health, emotional well-being, daily routines, family relationships, and future planning. It emphasizes realistic, actionable steps that can help readers become active participants in their own care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you've recently received a Stage 4 CKD diagnosis or have been managing chronic kidney disease for years, this book offers the knowledge, clarity, and encouragement needed to navigate the road ahead with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake control of what comes next-and start building a healthier, more informed future today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47889703862423,"sku":"9798199237611","price":1421.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798199237611.webp?v=1781177413","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/living-well-with-stage-4-chronic-kidney-disease-a-practical-guide-to-managing-kidney-health-slowing-progression-and-making-confident-diet-lifesty-9798199237611","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}