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Crossmatch Day




My daughter and I went to the hospital today for blood tests. Not an uncommon occurance for my daughter who gets tested monthly but I don’t have quite as much experience.

But today is a special day for us.

My daughters kidneys have been stable at 27-30% GFR for the last couple months but we all know that her nephronophthisis that my wife and I gave her through a couple bad genes is going to lead to kidney failure likely within a year.

After all the tests that I have gone through to test my health and especially my kidney health and output I have finally been deemed a good candidate if…. if… my blood is a good match with Taylors.

Taylor and Billy doing a Crossmatch

So today Taylor and I drove down to the hospital and each of us had a few vials of blood taken and then after this the transplant people will mix them together. We are both O Positive but for my kidney to be transplanted we need to do this crossmatch to find out if the mix of our blood is going to be a problem for a transplant.


If the crossmatch determines that we are a good match still then we wait and continue to let Taylor’s kidney function to drop further to about 15% and then we can get a transplant done.

Right now Taylor, at 30% kidney function is still a healthy and somewhat active kid. She plays, she runs around laughing, and fights with her brother, but she does get tired and misses school as well. The trouble with kidney disease in kids is that it often does not outwardly manifest but in Taylors case she does get tired and sick way more often then her brother does.

Yesterday our son Jaiden got blood tests done to check how his Creatinine levels are. Since we know that my wife and I are carriers for these bad genes we also know that each kid has a 25% chance to get the kidney disease that Taylor has so we are quietly holding our breath that Jaiden is good.

So always more drama around our house but as time goes on the murky picture of family health is getting a bit clearer



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What is Good Bacteria?

What is Good Bacteria?

What is Good Bacteria

There is lots of confusion about bacteria in our body and what is good bacteria. We all seem to avoid bacteria in our lives and this is usually a good idea although it is also good to make sure that we are not being crazy avoiding bad bacteria.

There is also another type of bacteria, good bacteria and some people call this probiotic, that is a great thing for your body. Quite often before people go away on holidays to Mexico they will take good bacteria like Acidophilus. Also many people that go on a cleanse wipe out all the good bacteria in their body and it is a good idea to reintroduce good bacteria.

Good bacteria benefit the human body in so many ways. Briefly summarized, they:

  1. Acidify the colon: The ideal pH of the colon is between 6.7 and 6.9. Acetic acid and lactic acid are some of the byproducts that help create this. The acid environment inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria such as salmonella, which causes food poisoning; shigella, the main cause of diarrhea; and e. coli, which can cause intestinal disease and kidney failure. Good bacteria also produce a volatile fatty acid which, along with the other acids, make it difficult for fungus and yeast (candida) to survive.
  2. Normalize bowel movements by decreasing the time it takes for waste products to move through the digestive system. They also stop diarrhea and correct constipation.
  3. Improve the immune system. Good bacteria help stimulate the formation of antibodies which protect our bodies against infectious disease.
  4. Help provide vitamins. Good bacteria help produce vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and the formation of new bone.
  5. Aid in production of Lactase. This is an enzyme necessary to digest milk and milk products. Without lactase, milk allergies are a sure thing.
  6. Remove toxic elements. Lactobacillus acidophilus deactivates various toxic compounds produced by other organisms or in foods.
  7. Are instrumental in reducing cholesterol. A high-fiber diet and good bacterial flora can lower cholesterol levels, protect against colon cancer, and even improve fat digestion by providing more bile acids.
  8. Help eliminate gas problems. Proper bacteria in the colon eliminates bowel gas and sweetens the breath. Bad breath (halitosis) is frequently caused when “bad” bacteria take over in the colon and produce foul-smelling waste. These gases can be expelled or reabsorbed in to the blood and carried to the lungs and exhaled. All the breath mints in the world won’t correct bad breath caused by bowel problems. I knew a former neighbor who just reeked of bad breath and body odor. His wife kept asking me what supplement I could give her husband to stop his stinky breath. This woman had tried every over-the-counter remedy for halitosis known to mankind and nothing had worked. Knowing this man and his diet, I knew that his bowel was just loaded (he had what I call an “ol’ poop belly” –huge and hard) from years of incorrect eating. He was not willing to consider bowel cleansing as I’m suggesting here, so he and his bad breath (and his disappointed wife) just went on as usual. We will discuss autointoxication in Chapter.

Again, a proper balance of friendly bacteria is essential for optimal health and a good digestive system. An imbalance may make the body susceptible to such ailments as digestive problems, skin problems, acne, reduced immunity, arthritis, liver and gallbladder problems, failing memory, hypertension, fatigue, and migraine headaches, to name just a few.

Many people think the only reason to take lactobacillus acidophilus as a supplement is if they have some type of bowel or digestive problem. The truth is the friendly bacteria in your bowels have some far-reaching effects you’ve probably never dreamed of. These hard-working organisms produce a variety of substances that can prevent cancerous tumors, inactivate viruses, produce natural antibodies and vitamins, and reduce cholesterol. New research has linked theses bacteria with even more wonders.

A final note on “gardening”. Keep in mind that lactobacilli acidophilus are living organisms, and as a result they are highly susceptible to dying off and losing their effectiveness. Most cultures you purchase need to be kept refrigerated or frozen to maintain their viability. There are some brands that do not have to be refrigerated (which is convenient when traveling), and they activate in the gut. They should be taken on an empty stomach 20 to 40 minutes before meals when your digestive acids and juices are not being produced in large quantities. I suggest taking these living organisms first thing in the morning on an empty stomach so it coats the intestinal tract.

Oh yes, you will need to forgo your morning cup of coffee because it will destroy all the good bacteria in your intestinal system.

I know that this may be a lot to take in but what is good bacteria is a good question to ask.

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How to Eliminate Belly Fat Tips

People use a large number of weight loss solutions to eliminate belly fat, but their success depends on lots of factors. Also known as abdominal obesity, belly fat poses great risks for health due to the fact that it favors the appearance of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, kidney failure and much more. Diet and physical activity have to be combined in order to achieve slight to moderate weight loss. Learn more how to eliminate belly fat with eat stop eat diet plan here

Nevertheless, training and diet may be insufficient to eliminate belly fat if it is caused by chronic disease, endocrine dysfunctions or hormonal imbalances. The methodology to such individual cases needs to be professional, following medical advice and a treatment that combines diet and healthy living with therapy. Besides physical activity and a diet, the specialist may also prescribe some weight loss supplements.

You need to first and foremost ascertain your weight problem before deciding on which weight loss diet program to select. People need special care in cases of advanced abdominal obesity. Lots of obese people binge because they can’t cope with their emotional problems, and this is an example of a really long list. And it is hard to break the vicious circle without fixing the problem. Learn more how to eliminate belly fat with eat stop eat diet plan here

Surgery is sometimes employed to eliminate belly fat. The size of the stomach could be reduced surgically in parallel with the use of liposuction, but this is a very hard way of approaching a severe condition. If you have a thick waistline, you are generally overweight too. You don’t get fat deposits only around your tummy.

Hence, every effort to eliminate belly fat will automatically convert into overall weight loss. This is why you ought to be familiar with whatever program you want to follow, and be conscious of all its side effects. If you find it necessary, you may ask for the opinion of a nutritionist or herbalist, in order to get the most out of the efficiency of the diet-training pattern. Learn more how to eliminate belly fat with eat stop eat diet plan here

Changing diets one after the other, only to realize that none of them works shows not only lack of willpower, but also the existence of a problem in your lifestyle. Read some Internet materials or ebooks to find out which food is good for your health, and which makes you pile up more pounds. Any form of self-education in health nutrition is a step forward in your attempt to lose weight effectively.

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