He uses this powerful term to describe his journey as a “desperate climb out of the pit they dug for me,” which was initially defined by what he was told were his only options: “dialysis, transplant, or death”. He feels he had to “hack his way out” of this prescribed “matrix”.

Yes, the book presents the author’s account as a “verified story by my nephrologist, physician and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) specializing in renal health”. The author emphasizes that his journey was a “calculated plan based on evidence and expert oversight”. He worked closely with his medical team, using his own “lab results as a roadmap” to create a personalized strategy.

The author describes feeling scared and anxious after his biopsy because no one from the clinic called him with the results. He had to “chase down the results” himself and feels that “no one ever clearly explained that my kidneys were severely damaged”.

He was told his kidney failure was “not reversible” and that he would “need dialysis for life”. His vision damage, a result of untreated high blood pressure, was also described as permanent, with specialists swearing his “sight was gone forever”.

Yes. While every doctor told him his condition was irreversible, he recalls one woman who, in contrast, quietly said, “Maybe”. He identifies her as “the only one who gave me hope”.

The author credits his background in programming and data analysis for his unique approach. Using his tech-savvy lens and analytical skills, he followed data trails from buried studies and global patterns, which he considered to be irrefutable evidence. This research led him to collaborate with his medical team to take a “qualified risk”—a calculated plan based on evidence and expert oversight—to apply this data in real life.

Through his meticulous tracking, he discovered direct correlations between his daily routines and his physical symptoms. He noticed that on certain days his wedding ring would be too tight to pass his knuckle, while on other days it would “slide right off”. This pattern, along with changes in his blood pressure and other data he tracked, was a critical clue that his daily routine was directly impacting his condition.

Yes. He describes developing a “natural aversion” to the foods he once loved. He says this deep gut feeling was like his body was “screaming, ‘Don’t eat that!’”.

After being on dialysis for over two years, his nephrologist removed him from all treatments in less than a month. He now lives completely dialysis-free. A few short months later, his kidney health improved from CKD Stage 5 to CKD Stage 4.

The author states that after applying the strategies from his research, his medical team removed him from dialysis “after only 30 days”. The book also mentions his nephrologist made the decision to remove him in “less than a month”.

The author’s vision problems were a direct result of damage from untreated high blood pressure, and specialists told him this damage was permanent. As his blood pressure improved dramatically, dropping by a “life-changing 50 points” and allowing him to stop taking the “cocktail of pills” he was on, his vision was fully restored. He now sees perfectly and no longer needs the glasses that specialists said he would depend on forever.

He feels they “minimize it”. He is the only patient at his clinic who reversed kidney failure, but he believes that instead of celebrating or studying how it happened, they ignore it because “Healing doesn’t bring in money—managing chronic illness does”.

He describes a system focused on profit. After he stopped dialysis, he states the clinic “called daily to get the dialysis machine back,” which he learned cost them about $20,000 a day unused. He was also told by the supply company, Baxter, to “throw away over 50 boxes” of unused supplies, which he views as “tax dollars wasted”.

The author reports that after applying the research, his energy came back and his sleep became deeper.

Yes, the author states that he “felt a mental clarity I hadn’t realized I’d lost” and that his memory and mental clarity sharpened.

The author notes that one of the cascading changes he experienced was that his “skin looked clearer”.

The text describes significant changes, stating that “The weight started coming off without me even trying to count calories”. The book also notes that the principles applied are beneficial for metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes.

The author reports that as part of a cascade of improvements, his “digestion improved”.

The book notes that applying these principles can lower the risk of heart disease and that the author’s “nagging pain in my joints began to fade”.

Yes. The author states that applying the research enabled him to stop taking his high blood pressure medication and that his blood pressure dropped by a “life-changing 50 points”.

The author notes that among the many changes he experienced, his “sexual desire heightened”.

The book strongly emphasizes that “every person is unique” and that “individual physiological responses vary”. However, it also states that the methods discussed have a high success rate shown in studies, which suggest they can lead to “enhancements in crucial laboratory lab results” and a reduction in kidney failure symptoms for many people. The author himself observed his “lab markers were more improved after stopping dialysis and applying the principles outlined” in the book.

The book is presented not as medical advice, but as a resource to help readers work collaboratively with their healthcare providers. The aim is to empower readers to apply data correctly to their own unique needs by providing the author’s narrative, the data points he used, and the mindset he adopted to improve his kidney health.

No, absolutely not. The book provides a prominent disclosure stating its content is for “informational and educational purposes only”. It explicitly warns readers: “You should not make any changes to your medical care, treatment plan, or medications without first consulting with your doctor”.

Creating this took over 2+ years of personal risks, continuous research, self-assessment, daily communication with medical team, recovery, website service, writing—and content production related costs. The images, verified content, and 280-page book is what helped me go from CKD stage 5 to off dialysis—with proof to back it up. If I waited for free answers, I’d still be in that chair.

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“My Hell to A Lifeline” is a passionate, timely, and important work. While its tone is that of an advocate fighting against a broken system, its fundamental scientific premise is sound. The author has correctly identified a powerful, life-altering intervention that has been historically underutilized and ignored. With the recommended refinements to incorporate the latest research, add critical nuance, and evolve its rhetorical framework, the manuscript has the potential to become a credible, indispensable, and life-changing resource for the millions of patients navigating the profound challenges of chronic kidney disease.