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The Body's Keepers by Paul Kimmel, M.D.

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The Body's Keepers by Paul L. Kimmel, M.D. narrated by Lane Hakel From a medical standpoint, this book is quite interesting.  Does it give you information on how to help yourself if you have kidney issues?  No, it does not.  However, it does a great job of detailing the function of the kidneys, the past and current available treatments, as well as the ramifications of a capitalistic medical machine has on the treatment of patients. Dr. Kimmel uses medical cases and personal accounts to help you understand the ramifications of kidney disease on your health and finances.  Living with kidney disease is not an easy undertaking.  I am currently at stage 3a of chronic kidney disease.  This means that my kidneys are not functioning to the capacity that they are supposed to be.  This book helped open my eyes to what it truly means to have CKD and its effects on my body.  You don't really realize how much is affected by your kidneys not functioning at a normal level.   I was able to lea

NutriONN Kidney Cleanse

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I received this product free in exchange for an honest review.   When I first receive any type of supplement, the first thing I check is the smell.  If it smells horrible, then I know that there is no way that I would be able to take it on a regular basis.  Thankfully, these supplements actually have a pleasant smell.  They smell like an herbal tea.  So that was at least one hurdle overcome. I would like to take a moment to mention that dietary supplements are not governed by the FDA.  So they can not make any type of medical claims.  I can only tell you my personal observations.  These are in no way to say that this cleanse is right for you or that it will work the same way for you.  I can only tell you how I felt after taking it and any changes I saw in my body. I have been taking the kidney cleanse supplements for almost 2 weeks now.  Prior to taking them, I had quite a bit of inflamation due to poor kidney functions.  Since I have been on them, I have had a noted decrease i