Our recent session led to a lot of discussion around homeopathy, Ayurveda, supplements, traditional remedies, and evidence-based medicine. Many members shared experiences — some positive, some disappointing, and some still unsure what to believe. Thank you @Sonali Makani Kayal and @Alka Phutela for sharing your story. Rather than dismissing these conversations, I think it's important that we explore them openly and respectfully. So I'd like to hear from you: Have you ever tried homeopathy, Ayurveda, or another alternative therapy? Did you feel it helped? Do you still believe it works? Comment below and share your experience. Based on the interest from this discussion, we are considering inviting a homeopathic practitioner to join us for a future session so members can ask questions directly and hear their perspective. The recording of the caregiver session is now available to watch inside the community.

This Thursday, we’ll have a special session with our Health Coach & Nutritionist 🙌 @Sonali Makani Kayal What makes this session different is that she is not just teaching from books. She was a caregiver for her mother, who had CKD, and spent years helping manage her diet, appointments, and daily struggles. So she understands: - the emotional side of kidney disease - caregiver stress - practical food problems - and what patients actually go through every day We also have @Alka Phutela who is a nutritionist and has been diagnosed with protein leak. I’m sure many of you will learn a lot from both their experience and guidance 💬 Comment below What specific question would you like covered in the webinar? Examples: - protein confusion - potassium/phosphate foods - Indian diet questions - eating outside - weakness/fatigue - supplements Drop your questions below 👇

First : Our whats app channel is moving to a announcement group so members can get notifications - please join the whats app community using this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/DugpHpCe3SmCHRBbjictHC?mode=gi_t Second : Our first session will be this thursday with our psychiatrist Dr Sakshi Anand - Thursday 14th May at 7 pm IST Third : Diet masterclass #3 will be this Saturday 16th May (timing to be confirmed) - Topic will be pulses and seeds. Fourth : If you are enjoying this community please engage with others and give us a review https://maps.app.goo.gl/VequKkqPpSzdk3XN8?g_st=ic Hope you have a great week! Dr Arjun

Dr Upma Bhatia walked us through three real patients — No CKD, Stage 2, and Stage 4 — and built a different plate for each. Massive turnout, even bigger questions. If you missed it (or want to rewatch with your blood report in hand), the full recording is now in the Webinars section of the club. What we covered: - The KDIGO 2020 protein dial — exactly how much you need at every stage - The three minerals that decide everything: potassium, phosphorus, salt - Why "low salt" salt-substitutes can be dangerous in CKD 4–5 - The hidden phosphorus trap most CKD patients miss - The thali principle — why a properly built Indian plate is already a complete-protein meal - A live sample day-on-a-plate hitting 80g+ of protein A huge thank you to our two patient volunteers who shared their actual labs — your courage helped the whole community learn. Two things to do now: 1. Watch the replay this weekend with your most recent blood report next to you. 2. Drop your questions below — Dr Upma and I will answer them in this thread before next week's session. If you found it useful, do give feedback on google - https://share.google/pIu8oxOMzeJ0vM11U — Dr Arjun

This community is here to help you move from confusion about reports → to clarity and a simple plan. Your first step is very simple. Let’s introduce ourselves so we know who is here and how we can support each other STEP 1 — Introduce Yourself 👇 Comment below using this format: Hi, I’m ______. I’m from ______. My biggest kidney/health concern right now is ______. One thing that would make me feel better is ______. You’ll quickly realise many people here share similar worries about reports and health numbers. STEP 2 — Say Hello to Others 🤝 Reply to 2–3 other introductions. A simple hello, welcome, or word of encouragement can make a big difference. This community works best when we support each other. You are not alone here — and neither are they. STEP 3 — Unlock the 10 Day Kidney Health Challenge 🚀 The 10 Day Kidney Health Challenge unlocks at Level 2 To reach Level 2 faster: • Introduce yourself • Comment on posts • Support other members Once unlocked, go to Classroom → 10 Day Kidney Health Challenge → Start Day 1. In 10 short lessons, you will learn how to:• Understand your health numbers• Improve daily habits• Reduce anxiety about reports• Know your next steps Small steps, taken together, lead to real progress. 💬 Start by introducing yourself below. What kind of support do you need most right now?