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12 THE BUGLE FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2017 Obesity linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Obesity is a potent risk factor for the development of kidney disease. It increases the risk of developing major risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and it has a direct impact on the development of end stage renal disease (ESRD). Life Renal Dialysis, part of the Life Healthcare Group, this World Kidney Day encourages education about the harmful consequences of obesity and its association with kidney disease, early detection and a healthy lifestyle to increase awareness and prevention of kidney disease. South Africa has the highest overweight and obesity rate in sub-Saharan Africa, with up to 70% of women and a third of men being classified as overweight or obese. Dr Riyas Fadal, Life Healthcare Group Clinical Products Manager says, “Obesity has become a national epidemic and it has severe consequences on your health, particularly your kidneys. With healthy food choices and an increase in physical activity, you’ll notice a range of improvements in your body and this will greatly benefit your kidneys.” In individuals affected by obesity, the kidneys have to work harder, filtering more blood than normal (hyperfiltration) to meet the metabolic demands of the increased body weight. The increased strain can damage the kidney and raise the risk of developing CKD in the long-term. The good news is that reducing obesity may reverse or slow CKD progression. Education and awareness of the risks of obesity and a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and exercise, can dramatically help in preventing obesity and kidney disease. “While we have the privilege of being able to manage and treat kidney disease with state of the art equipment, we still need to address prevention and early detection of kidney disease. It’s important to have routine checks with your GPs to ensure that kidney care is optimized. We also encourage not smoking, keeping fit, watching sugar intake, monitoring blood pressure, and eating a healthy and varied diet,” says Dr Fadal. Life Renal Dialysis units Life Renal Dialysis is a specialised healthcare service providing acute and chronic renal dialysis for patients at 20 renal dialysis units across South Africa. These specialised services assist patients with renal failure who require outpatient based chronic renal dialysis or home based peritoneal dialysis; or acute renal dialysis in hospital. Life Renal Dialysis units offer state of the art dialysis machines and equipment that can perform different modalities of dialysis and while this is reassuring for our patients, our first priority is to help educate patients about what they will be going through and ensure that they receive the best possible care at all times. SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY LESSONS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
FRIDAY 10 MARCH 2017 THE BUGLE 13 Let your feet speak for your heart National Tekkie Tax Day has been part of the South African calendar for the last four years and this time around we're celebrating it on Friday 26 May. This campaign gives you the opportunity to show with your feet where your heart lies. Choose your sticker for a cause close to your heart, spunk up your tekkies with a funky pair of our Tekkie Tag shoelaces and you are ready for National Tekkie Tax Day! The campaign started in 2013 when a few of South Africa’s biggest and most accountable welfare organisations joined forces. Marieta Kemp, Director Social Services from the SAVF says “The large number of welfare organisations involved helps us to keep the costs structure low and this will ensure that the maximum of donations can be used by us to deliver our services on grass roots level.” There are 12 National Beneficiaries and they represent more than 1 000 local nonprofit organis ations. Epilepsy SA Meals on Wheels Child Welfare SA SOS Children's Villages CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation) Special Olympics SA CANSA Imisebeyelanga Services VVA NG Welsyn Endurocad SAVF and various local animal welfare organisations. Tekkie Tax raised more than R22 million so far and the impact on ground level is remarkable. Kwathando Care Centre said “We bought a table tennis set for children with autism” and Merewent Cheshire Home said “We used our Tekkie Tax donations to purchase toiletries for our disabled residents.” Freestate Care in Action bought bread for poor and hungry children at school and the SAVF Middelburg Social work office were able to buy groceries for their needy clients. The list is long and these are only a few examples of how the donations were utilized in the past. There is really no excuse to not participate in this year’s campaign. The Stickers (R10 each) and Tekkie Tag shoelaces (R35) are available from all Clicks, Toys R Us and Babies R us stores. There are also more than 250 participating nonprofit organisations selling these items and together they aim to convince every South African to be part of the fun. Orders can also be placed online via the Tekkie Tax website www.tekkietax.co.za. Help these welfare organisations to protect the vulnerable by wearing your sticker of choice on Friday, 26 May and spunk up your tekkies with a pair of funky Tekkie Tag shoelaces. There is really no excuse – put your best foot forward and support National Tekkie Tax Day on Friday, 26 May 2017.
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