Long flights, jet lag, and crossing time zones can disrupt sleep, hydration, medication timing, and meal schedules — all of which are crucial for kidney health.

Behind every kidney patient is often a quiet hero, or an entire family, sharing the weight of a chronic illness.

As a leader in his community and following his experience with kidney disease, Chief Recalma shares the importance of kidney health and overall wellbeing.

Heat and dehydration can strain the kidneys, so it’s important that people with existing kidney health complications take extra precautions during the hot summer.