All-natural treatment and prevention of kidney stones
Kidneys help detox and filter toxins and impurities from the blood and urine when the kidneys are not able to process these toxins efficiently, a crystallization of unprocessed minerals build-up, also known as kidney stones, causing pain and possible blockage of urine flow.
There are different kinds of kidney stones, each of which contains various combinations of chemicals. The four most common types contain calcium, struvite, uric acid, or cystine.
Soothe the discomfort of kidney stones with the following natural remedies and suggestions that will speed up the body’s natural healing process.
1. Lemon juice + Olive oil + Raw apple cider vinegar
Mix 2 ounces organic olive oil with 2 ounces organic lemon juice, drink it straight, immediately follow with a 12-ounce glass of purified water, and wait for 30 minutes.
After that, squeeze the juice of ½ lemon into 12 ounces of purified water, add 1 tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar and drink.
Repeat the recipe every hour until symptoms improve.
2. Uva Ursi
Uva Ursi will help you fight off the infection in kidneys and also reduce the pain and cleanse the urinary tract. Try 500mg three times a day.
3. Dandelion RootOrganic dandelion root is a powerful kidney cleanser. Try up to 500mg twice a day.
4. Kidney beansHave you ever notice that a bean’s shape is similar to a human kidney? It may be indicative of its healing potential. Boil the bean pods in purified hot water for six hours, drink the liquid throughout the day to ease kidney stone pain.
5. HorsetailHorsetail tea is an effective diuretic, therefore a great option as a natural remedy for kidney stones. Try up to 3-4 cups of horsetail tea daily.
6. Pomegranate juiceThe seeds and the juice of pomegranates have sour and astringent properties, becoming another great natural remedy to ease kidney stones.
7. MagnesiumMagnesium improves the rate in the reduction of kidney stones.
9. BasilBasil tea is a kidney conifer and can be taken daily for overall kidney health. Folk remedies with pure basil juice can help induce stone expulsion from the urinary tract.
Instead of looking for ways to cure it, unless you already suffer from it, you should try to prevent it, it’s often been said that the pain of passing a kidney stone is comparable to that of giving birth. Stones might pass in a few hours, but sometimes it takes days. It’s best to try to avoid kidney stones in the first place.
Dehydration is a key factor in kidney stone formation. Lack of fluids prevents mineral salts in urine from being dissolved, causing them to clump together as grit and slowly form kidney stones. To ensure your kidneys are well-irrigated and healthy, drink plenty of non-carbonated water, herbs and fruit teas, and diluted fruit juice.
If you have a tendency toward kidney problems avoid apple and grapefruit juices, which can increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
Milk, beer, wine, and coffee, contrary to popular belief, actually reduce the damage of kidney stones. Of course, do not overindulge in them, coffee and alcohol have other harmful side effects, as well as milk.
Salt, sugar, and meat can aggravate kidney stone formation. Moderation is key, as always.
