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Home remedies to cure Kidney Stones

Author: Renuka Agarwal | Published on February 28th, 2017

Home remedies for kidney stone

Kidney stones are a common reoccurring issue among men and women of ages from 30 to 40. It is a common problem lasting for about weeks and may last longer if goes untreated. Kidney stones are formed when high level of calcium, sodium, uric acid or some other crystal forming substances build up in the urine at a very high level. The level is too high to be eliminated from the body. The result is the substances bind among them to form a stone inside the kidneys. The stones when small can pass out via the urine. But in cases when they grow big, they logged up the urethra. Blocking of the tube causes pain, frequent urination, nausea, vomiting, and excessive sweating. Other common causes of kidney stones are excessive consumption of vitamin D, mineral imbalance, dehydration, gout and an unhealthy diet.

Stones cause a lot of pain and discomfort. It’s a reoccurring problem, so once you develop then you need to be extra careful about recurrence of them for the whole life. Kidney stones at the initial stages can be removed by medicines and home remedies without any difficulty. Home remedies help to prevent the discomfort and break up the stones to a size which can be easily eliminated via urine. There are hundreds of home remedies, the best ones among them are underpinned below.

  1. Apple Cider Vinegar: It is a very good remedy for a range of diseases especially kidney stones. Apple cider vinegar helps by breaking the stones and flushing it out of the body. It is also a proven remedy to prevent their recurrence. Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a cup of water or with a tablespoon of honey and consume the tonic early in morning, around midday, and in evening to have maximum health benefits. Daily consumption of this mixture helps to get rid of kidney stones in a weeks’ time.

  2. Lemon juice & Olive oil: in the initial stages this is a proven remedy to treat kidney stones. Mixture of lemon juice and olive oil help to break the stones apart and eliminate them from the body. Take around ¼ cup of lemon juice, 2 table spoons of olive oil, and a glass of water together. Consume the freshly prepared drink daily two times a day that is morning and at night. It is advised to use high quality ingredients like 100% Pure Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil to ensure maximum results. However, the remedy is not much fruitful for large kidney stones.

  3. Fibre: Vegetables are a very good source of fibre. They are also enriched with protein. The fibrous and proteinaceous nature helps to treat kidney stones and even prevents the formation and re-occurrence of new stones. The insoluble fibre present helps to reduce the calcium in the urinary tract by binding it with intestines. The excellent sources of fibres are green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruits etc. However, care should be taken with some fibrous foods as they contain high amount of oxalate which aids kidney formation. Foods in this list are spinach, beet, okra, quinoa, soy etc.

  4. Basil: It is the best tonic for kidney problems as well as for the overall health of the body. It induces the expulsion of stone from the urinary tract. For the remedy, mix one teaspoon each of basil juice and honey. The mixture should be consumed daily in the morning and should be continued for 6 to 8 months to remove the root of the disease. Alternative remedy is chewing of 2 to 3 basil leaves daily. Another alternative is basil tea. Boil six to eight basil leaves in boiling water for 10 minutes. If you don’t like the taste, you can also add honey to the drink.

  5. Celery: Organic celery and celery seed are used to cure kidney stones from ancient times. Celery is a good diuretic as it helps to generate more urine and allows easier urine flow. For the remedy, one should consume celery on a regular basis in any of the meals. It can be sued in various forms like a spice, in salads, or you can even much upon the stalks. It is better to be consumed raw. Sufficient and regular use is bound show results soon.

  6. Pomegranate Juice: Pomegranate is filled with healthy nutrients and minerals providing effective health benefits. It is the seed and the juice that is regarded as a good remedy for clearing up the kidney stones. The acerbic and caustic traits of the plant are best for treating kidney stones as per the researches. Organic pomegranate or freshly prepare pomegranate juice is best for the cure. Include it regularly in your diet if u are suffering from kidney stones. In a maximum of few month you will feel health.

  7. Magnesium: Researcher suggests there is a 50% chance of recurrence of kidney stones. Research studies have shown the person who constantly suffer from recurring kidney stones are less likely to suffer from persistent kidney stones if they took magnesium. Magnesium is present in various food items. Spinach, Chard, pumpkin seeds, yoghurt, black beans are the excellent sources of magnesium. For the remedy, kidney stone patients should consume at least 300 milligrams of magnesium on a daily basis. It is best treatment to reduce the recurrence in future and break up of kidney stones that are already present.

  8. Hydration: Keeping yourself well hydrated is the another key to keep kidney problems at bay. Drinking plenty of water will make you urinate each time you drink. Urination further helps to remove the kidney stones as well as the toxins from the body. Try to consume at least 8 glasses of water in a day.Make a habit of drinking one glass of water before taking your meal. Consume more water during the day time than at night. Researches even recommend drinking lukewarm water is way more beneficial than consuming normal water.

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