Hyperoxaluria: 03.26.10 Dear Dr. Meletis, Our friend’s 7-year-old son has been diagnosed with hyperoxaluria, a failure to break down oxalates, which deposit in the kidneys as crystals. Eventually, they may also deposit...Read More
Skin Infection: 01.27.10 Dear Dr. Meletis, My grandfather has polycystic kidney disease and he got a bad infection under the skin because of a procedure. The doctor said to put a compressed heat pack on it. I’ve...Read More
Kidney Function: 07.02.09 Dear Dr. Meletis, How is decreased kidney function related to decreased hematocrit/hemoglobin and how can it be supported by nutrition? Mr. H....Read More
Heart and Kidney Health: 02.09.09 Dear Dr. Meletis, My Dad had ventricular arrhythmia last month. Codarone® was prescribed at the hospital. I noticed uncontrollable shakes when he came home 3 weeks ago. And upon reading all the side...Read More
Kidney Health: 12.01.08 Dear Dr. Meletis, My 96-year-old mother has been diagnosed with low kidney function. Is there anything that can help improve this? We are currently using the D-Mannose product. Best Regards, Mr. C....Read More
Kidney Health: 11.19.08 Dear Dr. Meletis, I am interested in receiving information about supplements that would be beneficial to a middle-aged female with a history of kidney cancer, resulting in the removal of one kidney five...Read More
Adult Stem Cells and Hydronephrosis: 10.20.08 Dear Dr. Meletis, I would like your opinion and suggestions on using adult stem cell therapy for a kidney problem such as hydronephrosis with incontinence. Would it be helpful to use Vesteva™ with...Read More
Sarcoidosis of the Kidney: 11.07.07 Dear Dr. Meletis, My sister is suffering from sarcoidosis of the kidney. Are there any products you can recommend? Thank you. Ms. C....Read More
Cholesterol Levels and Kidney Function: 08.28.05 Dear Dr. Dean:Given a situation of elevated cholesterol (221), a chronic elevated CPK (350), a creatinine of 2.4 (Right Kidney Nephrectomy in 1995) and an age of 77, should I continue ingesting Lecithin...Read More
Protein Loss from Kidney Disease: 05.25.05 Dear Dr. Dean, I have a kidney problem that causes me to lose protein. I take 40 mg lisinopril once a day to help lower my blood pressure. Do you think Cat’s Claw (Samento®) might...Read More
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