Natural Remedies for Kidney Stone | Natural Cures for Kidney Stone

Kidney Stone Causes and Treatments:

Kidney stones are caused due to improper collection of minerals (primarily calcium oxalate [70-80%], uric acid stone [10%] and or calcium phosphate, magnesium ammonium phosphate, uric acid or cystine). They are formed in the kidney. When they are passing downward into the ureter they may get lodged in ureter or may pass into the bladder.

Kidney stones primarily affect middle-aged and older men.
Main factor for formation of stones is deficiency of magnesium and or calcium. This is usually caused because of drinking sodas instead of water. These mineral salts usually are extracted from the bones of your own body.
Renal calculi formation is promoted due to food items such as sugary products and carbohydrates (refined).
Amount of sugar present in pancreatic gland increases and it results in excretion of more insulin. This insulin further enhances the kidney to excrete more calcium and thus resulting in deficiency.

Diet for Kidney Stone:

  1. Increase your water output by drinking large amount of water. Used in conjugation for removing the toxins from the body is tea prepared from corn silk. This helps diuresis or increasing the output of urination.
  2. Watermelon is a rich source of water and hence should be eaten when available.
  3. Green leafy vegetables are a rich source of oxalates which is an important ingredient in formation of renal calculi and hence these products are to be totally avoided till one gets rid of their stones.
  4. Meat should be avoided. Other things which one should avoid are aerated drinks such as colas, coffee, junk food and products made from white sugar. Salt should be taken in limitation.

Natural Cure for Kidney Stone:

  1. Inflammation of the ureters can be reduced by taking licorice so that kidney stone can easily pass through without obstruction.
  2. Parsley tea is helpful in prevention and treatment of kidney stones. Dried root powder is taken one teaspoon in a liter of water. Boil it and allow it to steep. Strain the liquid and take 2-3cups daily till symptoms persist.
  3. Stinging nettle tea is very useful in removal of kidney stone and its prevention. Drink 3-4 cups in a day. Main component are the leaves which are delicious and stings are lost during cooking. Prepare in same way as parsley tea.
  4. Kidney calculi can be dissolved (located in the renal pelvis, ureters or in the bladder), by drinking three liters of hot water, along with lemon juice or cranberry juice mixed in it for three days consecutive. After this drink 2oz. olive oil.

October 15, 2009 | Filed Under General Health  
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