Speaker: Jason Miller. Nearly 60% of Americans will develop CKD, at an annual cost exceeding $40 billion, and the number of patients is growing. This lecture describes diagnostics including traditional medicine and lab testing for renal function, and presents effective strategies for treatment of CKD. In mild cases, the use of botanical and nutritional medicine, coupled with specific dietary and lifestyle intervention is sufficient to resolve the condition. In more advanced cases, an integrative approach is called for.