Kidney Wellness Education
preventing and treating kidney disease naturally
There is a global epidemic of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which if untreated,
progress to end-stage kidney disease which may require dialysis as a life-saving
measure. The Division of Kidney Disease & Hypertension at The GW Medical
Faculty Associates is now offering an
Kidney Wellness Education; one of the only kind in the Washington, DC area. The class is designed
for patients interested in natural methods for slowing the progression
of kidney disease. Lifestyle modification provides added health benefit
for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity. You may continue
to be managed by your regular physicians.
Our Introduction to Kidney Wellness Class offers options beyond traditional
treatment through lifestyle modification with the goal of reversing chronic
illnesses naturally. This course is led by
Patricia Centron Vinales, MD in conjunction with
Nancy Uhland, NP (Lifestyle educator) and
Granetta Coleman (
Food For Life Instructor).
About the Course:
- Group Medical visits with lifestyle coaching in which participants learn from each other under physician guidance
- Nutrition education including (but not limited to) adopting a plant-based diet
- Cooking demonstrations
Am I A Good Candidate for this Course?
Our Kidney Wellness Class is designed for new and existing patients interested
in preventing or learning tactical and simple ways of nutritional management
of Chronic Kidney Disease. This class is also ideal for patients suffering
from pre-existing conditions such as:
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Hypertension
- Kidney stone disease
Join the Class!
The Introduction to Kidney Wellness Class is held the 4th Friday of each month at our 2300 M Street, NW location. To make an appointment:
- Call (202) 741-3333
- Select option "3" for Renal
- Press "1" to schedule an appointment
