In this episode of Wellness Focused, Dr. Bismah Irfan dives into one of the most misunderstood areas of health—kidney disease myths that may be preventing people from taking proactive steps toward healing.
From “normal” lab results to protein fears and dialysis myths, Dr. Bismah breaks down the top five misconceptions surrounding kidney health. Drawing from functional and integrative medicine, she explains why standard labs may miss early dysfunction, how younger people are increasingly affected, and why hydration and protein guidelines must be personalized—not one-size-fits-all.
You’ll also learn why kidney disease doesn’t have to be a one-way path to dialysis. By uncovering and addressing root causes like inflammation, toxin exposure, and gut health, many patients can stabilize—and even improve—their kidney function.
This episode empowers you to look beyond averages, understand optimal health markers, and take charge of your kidney wellness with clarity and confidence.
If you’ve ever been told “your labs are normal” but still don’t feel your best, this episode is for you.
-----
Dr. Bismah Irfan, MD
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KidneyHealthMD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidney.healthmd/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbismah/
Website: https://www.drbismah.com/about/
-----
Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.