{"id":610,"date":"2017-09-29T05:58:51","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T05:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=610"},"modified":"2021-07-12T14:21:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T14:21:27","slug":"12-natural-remedies-kidney-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/12-natural-remedies-kidney-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Natural Remedies for Kidney Stones"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Kidney stones are deposits of hardened salts and minerals that form and buildup inside the kidneys. The role of the kidneys is to regulate fluid levels, salts, minerals, and various other substances in the body. When the balance of these substances is altered, kidney stones can form. There are factors that can increase the risk of developing kidney stones, including genetics, dehydration, a family history of developing stones, and certain medical conditions, such as the bladder or urinary tract infections. Caucasian males between the ages of 40 and 70 are more likely to develop these hardened masses, though they can affect anyone. If you have had kidney stones in the past, you are more likely to develop them again in the future.<\/p>\n

Kidney stones can vary in size, ranging from just a small speck to as large as a ping pong ball. These hardened stones usually impact the kidneys they can affect any part of the urinary tract, including the bladder. While stones can exist for a while without causing any symptoms, symptoms usually develop when they become bigger, more stones develop, or when they are trying to pass.
\nSymptoms can range from mild to severe pain while during urination or in the lower pack or abdomen, an increased need to urinate, and oddly colored urine.<\/p>\n

If you have kidney stones, your doctor can offer options to heal them. However, if you prefer a more natural healing method, there are some things that you can do to alleviate the pain and help the stones pass.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at 12 of the most effective home remedies for kidney stones.<\/p>\n

1. Try pineapple<\/h3>\n

Acids help break down kidney stones, making them pass more easily, and pineapples have a high level of acidity. This tropical fruit also contains bromelain<\/a>, a digestive enzyme that the body can use to spark reactions that help break down food in the stomach. Bromelain can break down more than food; it can also break down kidney stones. Plus, this fruit is high in essential vitamins and nutrients, so they\u2019re good for your overall health, too. Try eating sliced pineapple or drinking pineapple juice to help your kidney stones pass.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Drink water<\/h3>\n

If you have kidney stones<\/a>, it is crucial to increase the amount of water you drink. The body is made primarily of water, which means that this element plays an important role in all bodily functions. It can help to heal ailments, too, including kidney stones. Kidney stones often develop as a result of dehydration, so if yours were caused by not drinking enough, up the amount you drink. Water also helps to flush the system and dilutes the compounds that are found in kidney stones, shrinking their size and making it easier to pass them.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Lemon juice works, too<\/h3>\n

Lemons are a citrus fruit because they contain citric acid<\/a>. This type of acid can help to break down the minerals and other compounds in kidney stones, which will shrink their size and make them easier to pass. Plus, drinking lemon juice is a diuretic, so they can encourage the need to urinate, which also can also help stones pass. Lastly, lemons contain high levels of vitamin C, which the body turns into serotonin, a hormone that makes you feel good and acts as a natural anesthetic, thus reducing your pain.<\/p>\n

\"\"4. Apple cider vinegar is effective<\/h3>\n

As discussed citric acid can help the body dissolve kidney stones, and apple cider vinegar contains high amounts of citric acid. Additionally, apple cider vinegar<\/a> can alkalize the blood and the urine, as well as increase the production of stomach acids, which can help to prevent new stones from forming. Not only will apple cider vinegar flush out the kidneys, making stones easier to pass, but it can also ease the pain that is associated with kidney stones. For this home remedy, mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into 8 ounces of purified water and drink the mixture down.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Basil juice could do the trick<\/h3>\n

Basil<\/a> is an herb, and it contains acetic acid. Acetic acid can help the body break down and dissolve kidney stones, and it can also ease pain associated with pain. Additionally, acetic acid reduces levels of uric acid, which can lower your risk of developing stones in the future. To use this home remedy, add dried or fresh basil leaves to a mug of boiled water. Steep the leaves to create a tea. Drink a few cups of this tea daily. You can also try adding basil to a smoothie.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Give celery juice a try<\/h3>\n

Celery<\/a> has high water content, so this vegetable can help flush the body, allowing the stones to pass easier. It also helps to clear toxins out of the system that causes kidney stones to form. To make celery juice, add a fresh stalk or two to a blender, along with water, and blend until smooth. Drink the juice several times a day. Within a few days, you should start to notice the symptoms subsiding as the stones break down and start to pass out of your system.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. Prunes are helpful<\/h3>\n

Dried plums, or prunes<\/a>, can be another effective way to encourage the breakdown of kidney stones and help them pass through the system more easily. Prunes contain sorbitol, a substance that helps the body absorb water. It is for that reason that prunes are often used to treat constipation, as the orbital promotes the absorption of fluid into the stool, which makes it easier to move through and pass out of the system. Sorbitol can also help to encourage more frequent urination, as it can increase the fluid level in the stones, causing them to break down. Eat several prunes throughout the day, or drink several cups of prune juice.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. Pomegranate juice is effective<\/h3>\n

Pomegranate<\/a> seeds are hailed for their numerous health benefits, including improving the function of the kidneys. They can also help flush stones and other types of toxins out of the system, thus promoting the passage of kidney stones. They also reduce the levels of acidity in the urine, which will prevent the risk of developing kidney stones in the future. You can make your own pomegranate juice by blending the seeds and the rest of the fruit with water, or you can purchase already made juice. If you buy pre-made juice, make sure you choose a pure, organic variety.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. Kidney bean broth<\/h3>\n

Kidney beans<\/a> are shaped like the kidneys, which is ironic because as it turns out, they are very good for this organ. Kidney beans can help to improve the overall health of the kidneys, as well as the entire urinary tract, which will help the stones break down and pass more easily. They can also help prevent future stones from forming. To make kidney broth, remove the beans from their shells, boil them in water, strain the remaining liquid and drink the broth down. A few glasses a day should help your kidney stones pass.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Watermelon is a powerful fruit<\/h3>\n

Watermelon<\/a> can be a highly effective natural remedy for treating kidneys. This fruit is made primarily of water, which hydrates the body and encourages urination, which can help flush out kidney stones. In addition, watermelon is high in potassium, a mineral that can encourage the body to absorb more water, which can help breakdown the stones. Eat several helpings of fresh watermelon daily to ease the pain caused by kidney stones and help them pass. Though watermelon is hydrating, make sure you still drink plenty of water.<\/p>\n

\"\"11. Olive oil could do the trick<\/h3>\n

A lot of people have said that olive oil has helped with the successful passage of kidney stones. The reason? \u2013 It is believed that this highly viscous oil will work its way into the urine. If it does, it can help dissolve vitamins and minerals and aid in their absorption. Olive oil<\/a> can also help to encourage lubrication, which might help kidney stones pass more easily. Try cooking your foods in olive oil, or drinking a small amount with water to see if it offers some help.<\/p>\n

\"\"12. Try a warm compress<\/h3>\n

If you are experiencing a great deal of discomfort<\/a> because of your kidney stones, you might want to find a way to not only cure them, but you are probably interested in finding a way to ease the pain. A warm compress is a highly effective remedy for treating the pain that is associated with kidney stones. Simply apply a warm compress to the lower abdomen or lower back (wherever you\u2019re experiencing pain,) and you should start to feel relief. A warm compress can also promote urination, which could help the stones pass.<\/p>\n\r\n

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