The kidneys, liver, and heart work to keep fluids in balance. Sometimes, fluid builds up in our bodies. With some medical conditions, you may need to limit your fluid intake. This pamphlet lists signs that fluid may be building up in your body and tips for managing your fluid intake.
Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. When your kidneys do not work as well, your potassium levels may go up. This pamphlet explains how to manage potassium if you have kidney disease.
If you are experiencing weight loss because of your Parkinson's disease, this pamphlet gives ways to add more calories.
Cette ressource fournit des conseils en matière de saine alimentation et explique comment choisir des aliments santé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
PL-1244-FR: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes.
This pamphlet explains what Meals on Wheels does, benefits, when meals are delivered, meal costs, and more.
You may need to take medium chain triglycerides (MCT) oil if your body has trouble digesting (breaking down) the fat in your food. This pamphlet explains how to order and use MCT oil, and gives MCT recipes.
This pamphlet explains what a home parenteral nutrition (HPN) emergency plan is, and what emergency supplies you should have ready.
This pamphlet lists food and transportation supports in Yarmouth. Services are listed in the following categories: I need groceries; I need a meal; I need help with buying food; and I need help with getting around.
Nocturnal Home Hemodialysis (NHHD) is a type of dialysis done at home overnight, usually for 8 to 9 hours, 5 to 6 nights a week. The main parts of the NHHD nutrition plan are protein, phosphorus, sodium (salt), fluids, and potassium. This pamphlet gives information about each of these items, as well as a sample meal plan.