Living It Up! eNewsletter - November/December 09
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November/
December 2009
Living it Up!
News You Can Use for Living Well
with CKD
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Candy Cane Puffs
'Tis the season to be jolly, and nothing warms the heart—or tummy—like a sweet peppermint treat.
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View the recipe
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Caregiver Corner:
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Giving your loved one the emotional support he or she needs during the holidays can be healing for both of you. Holidays can bring joy, but also loneliness. Your loved one may feel isolated and alone with his or her CKD. You can help by tuning in, listening, talking, or just spending some quiet time together during the busy days ahead.
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Learn about the emotional support you can give to your loved one
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Happy Holidays
From Thanksgiving to Chanukah, winter solstice to Christmas, Kwanzaa to New Year’s Eve, let the end-of-year holiday roller coaster begin. In this newsletter, we'll focus on ways you can maintain your lifestyle while the hustle and bustle of the holidays take a front seat. Even if you don't celebrate a particular holiday, you should still find the time to treat yourself and relax. We'll highlight some of the fun things you can do to stay healthy and have fun during this festive season.
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Tip:
Treat Yourself to Health
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When making your gift list and checking it twice, remember that you’ve been nice and deserve a treat, too. Why wait for someone else to give you what you really want? Pick up a copy of your favorite book, schedule a spa day, or plan a quiet lunch with an old friend. Whatever you do, make sure that you take time for yourself and rest. The holidays are when we forget the most important thing—our health.
Get more tips for staying healthy while on PD
Get more tips for staying healthy while on Home Hemodialysis
Get more tips for staying healthy while on In-Center Hemodialysis
And, remember, even though it’s a hectic time, don’t cheat yourself out of your treatment time. Maintain your dialysis schedule, and stay for the whole treatment. It’s a good time to make lists or write out those holiday cards. Talk with your doctor about other ways you can maintain your health and treatment for CKD.
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Holiday Party Survival Tips
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Holiday parties are full of temptation, but if you plan ahead you will come out on top. The good news is that there are plenty of foods that a dialysis patient can eat. Learning how to navigate holiday parties can help you steer away from foods that aren't healthy for you and lead you to the foods that are.
Get tips for surviving holdiay parties
Get quick tips for staying active by watching the Simply Fit Video Series
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Beating the Holiday Blues
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The holidays, although a joyful time of year, can be especially stressful for some people. Between balancing work, home, and preparations for the holidays, you may find yourself feeling a bit blue. Because living with CKD can be stressful to your life in many ways, adding the hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave you feeling down. Even if you don't celebrate a particular holiday, the cold, dark days of winter may leave you feeling blue.
Get tips for beating the blues this holiday season
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Hidden Phosphorus in Meats
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As a dialysis patient, you’ve likely been instructed by your doctor to eat foods high in protein and avoid those high in phosphorus. High phosphorus levels in your body can weaken your bones and your heart. Some food companies hide phosphorus in their meats, so extra care must be taken when shopping for meats when you’re on a dialysis diet.
Find out what to look for when shopping for meat and other proteins
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About Fresenius UltraCare
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