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February 12, 2014
 

TopMy heart is happy that I'm celebrating my third kidney anniversary this month. It's been three years since my sister Cindy gave me this fantastic kidney, thanks big Sis for this amazing gift. Every time I get my lab report I want to frame it.
Have You Heard the Latest on KidneyTalk?
Hypertension: A Silent Killer 
Dr. Susan Nicholas is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and she specializes in hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure. Hypertension is the second leading cause of kidney failure. People who are on dialysis or receive a transplant often have problems with high blood pressure, and Dr. Nicholas explains why it is so important to keep your blood pressure under control and what you can do to help. Here, truly, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Listen Now

Celebrate American Heart Month
Got Heart?
Our hearts are so precious, they don't just keep that blood pumping through our bodies, they also allow us to feel and give love. Take care of your heart, physically, but also emotionally, one directly affects the other. Here are a few articles that are good for your heart.

For heart health
Blood Pressure Monitor Review

For emotional health
Finding the Funny

For relationship health
Four Things that Matter Most

Kidney Style Statements
Heart-Happy Jewelry for a Cause 
The Second Chance Jewelry collection is dedicated to 2 women who have helped save a life through living donation. The Ann necklace, dedicated to Ann Lopez, has a purple chain with gold plated kidney chain. The Kathleen necklace, dedicated to Kathleen Hostert, has a green chain with silver plated kidney chain decorated with kidney heart charm. Kidney Heart earrings are available in both silver and gold.  

Enjoy Valentine's Day and spend it with someone you love. My husband Dean is taking me to dinner and then we are coming home and watching "House of Cards" with all our pets.

 

Sincerely,

Lori Hartwell
President and Founder
Renal Support Network 
An illness is too demanding if you don't have hope!
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