By the H&L Editorial Team

Living with CKD affects more than the body—it touches the mind and spirit. Whole-person care is essential.

Gentle Physical Activity

Even light movement helps:

–short walks

–chair exercises

–stretching and breathing exercises

Exercise improves circulation, sleep, appetite, and mood.

Mental Health Matters

Anxiety and depression are common but treatable.

–talk about fears instead of hiding them

–seek counseling when needed

–practice mindfulness or journaling

Mental strength improves treatment adherence and overall wellbeing.

Spiritual Anchoring

For many patients, faith provides comfort and resilience.

–prayer or meditation

–reading inspirational texts

–quiet reflection

–gratitude practices

Spiritual peace often reduces stress and improves coping.

Accept Help with Grace

CKD teaches humility. Allowing others to help is not weakness—it is wisdom.

Key message: Healing is not only about numbers and lab results. Strengthening the body, calming the mind, and nurturing the spirit help patients live fully—despite chronic illness.