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Social Work Breaks Barriers
The month of March is a time we celebrate the social work profession.
Download the handout for important things to consider for chronic kidney disease stage 1-3.
Chronic kidney disease causes inflammation in the body. This inflammation can increase your risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. With an injury such as a bruise or cut, inflammation occurs as the body heals, but long-term damage can happen when the body is in a constant state of inflammation. If you have chronic kidney disease, is important to focus on reducing your body’s inflammation through your diet.[1]
The best way to reduce inflammation is to eat more antioxidant-rich foods. Rather than taking antioxidant supplements, it is better to reduce inflammation through diet. Eating more antioxidant-rich foods can reduce inflammation and the physical damage it can cause.[2]
Antioxidants are naturally found in many plant foods and help prevent cell damage by cleaning up waste products. Antioxidants are released from the foods we eat and travel through the bloodstream and into your body’s cells and help to stop or delay damage to the cells.[3]
Many antioxidant-rich foods are linked to a decreased risk of inflammatory diseases, such as:
Eat these anti-inflammatory foods to help fight inflammation, stabilize your blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and keep your heart and kidneys healthy.[4]
The month of March is a time we celebrate the social work profession.
Landmark physicians and care team members are going door to door conducting home visits to address the social determinants of health in the Detroit area. Dr. Gale Darnell shares her experience of community care from the sidewalks.
Advantage Plus Network–Connecticut, a partnership of Optum and Hartford HealthCare, has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.