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3 Hydration Mistakes That Are Damaging Your Young Wrestler's Kidneys (And How to Fix Them)
As a board-certified nephrologist and wrestling parent, I've seen the long-term consequences of poor hydration habits. Here's what every...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Sep 186 min read


How Diabetes Silently Destroys Your Kidneys: The 5 Phases Every Diabetic Must Know
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist Marcus* sat across from me three weeks...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 216 min read


Stop Following Kidney Diets - Here's What Actually Works for Diabetic Kidney Disease
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist The Patient Who Changed Everything Last...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 157 min read


How 'Healthy' Habits Are Destroying Your Kidneys: A Doctor's Guide to 3 Deadly Wellness Traps
By Dr. Sean Hashmi, MD, MS, FASN - Board-Certified Nephrologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist Ten days of green smoothies put a healthy...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 107 min read


The Potato Revolution: How This "Junk Food" Can Actually Help You Lose Weight and Control Blood Sugar
Think potatoes are off-limits for weight loss? Science says you might be wrong. If you've been avoiding potatoes because you think...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 25 min read


Building Awareness Around Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a silent health issue affecting millions worldwide. Many people are unaware of its symptoms, risk...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 24 min read


Heavy Metals in Food: The Hidden Kidney Threat You Need to Know About
Part 4 of our Kidney Protection Series You diligently check food labels for sugar and calories, but have you ever checked for lead and...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Aug 26 min read


Erythritol and Heart Health: Is Your Favorite Low-Calorie Sweetener Putting You at Risk?
Low-calorie sweeteners (LCS), also known as non-nutritive or artificial sweeteners, have become a go-to option for people looking to...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Jul 284 min read


Is Your Gut Holding You Back from Exercising? The Surprising Link Between Microbiome and Motivation
Struggling to Stay Motivated to Exercise? Your Gut Might Be to Blame You’ve set your fitness goals. You know the benefits. But somehow,...
Sean Hashmi, MD
Jul 273 min read
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