The kidneys help to detox and filter impurities from the blood, pulling waste products out and regulating fluid balance. They shunt unnecessary nutrients, excess water, and toxins to the bladder for the elimination of urine. Kidney stones form when the kidneys are not able to process and excrete waste, excess minerals, and toxins and crystals of unprocessed minerals begin to develop. Kidney stones, if they’re large enough, may cause tearing and pain, some even block urine flow.
Unfortunately, modern lifestyles have contributed in a big way to increase the occurrence of kidney stones. Over the years many people are getting kidney stones because of improper diets, unhealthy lifestyle and the increase of toxic elements in water, soil, and air. So much so, that they are now affecting young children too. In general, men seem to be more prone to developing kidney stones than women.
The simple and natural home remedies that may help soothe the discomfort of kidney stones and speed up the body’s natural healing processes.
1. Water
You should start with drinking lots and lots of water. This will help to keep your body hydrated and to flush out minerals and toxins that cause the formation of stones. More fluids make it easier for the stones to pass. A good sign of whether your kidneys are healthy or not is the colour of your urine. The lighter and clearer the colour, the more likely it is that all is well and that you’ve been drinking enough water.
2. Coconut Water
Apart from being a health drink, coconut water can be consumed to treat kidney stones. It has shown good results in breaking and flushing out the kidney stones from the body and to relieve burning sensation during urination.
3. Basil
Basil tea supports the kidneys and can be taken throughout the day for proper fluid, mineral, and uric acid balance. If you have kidney stones, try taking one teaspoon each of basil juice with raw honey daily for up to six months. Some believe that folk remedies with pure basil juice can help induce stone expulsion from the urinary tract.
4. Kidney Beans
The shape of this bean may remind you of it’s healing potential. Kidney beans are an excellent source of magnesium, which helps reduce symptoms associated with kidney stones. Traditionally the pods were used as a medicinal tonic.
Try removing the beans from inside the pods, and then boil the pods in purified hot water for six hours. This liquid can be strained through cheesecloth, cooled and taken throughout the day for one day to ease kidney stone pain.
5. Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranates have many health benefits. But, more specifically, the seeds and juice of pomegranates can be considered another natural remedy for kidney stones. This may be related to their sour nature and astringent properties. I prefer to eat organic pomegranates and drink freshly-squeezed pomegranate juice.
6. Apple Cider Vinegar
It is suggested that taking 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar can prevent the formation of kidney stones. You may try the following prescriptions: 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar with 1 tbsp of honey in a cup of warm water. To be drunk a few times a day. 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar raw or with water every day is also known to be helpful.
7. Change in Diet
Unhealthy food is a primary cause of kidney stones. Cut down on the amount of soda and energy drinks you consume. Avoid processed food and alcoholic beverages. Add more fibrous fruits and veggies to your diet, especially those listed above.
8. Horse Gram
Horse gram soup as an accompaniment to crushed pomegranate seed paste is said to be very effective in treating kidney stones. To make the soup add a cup of horse gram to half a litre of boiling water. Boil until water reduces to 1/4th the amount. Cool, strain and drink with 1 tbsp of the paste of crushed pomegranate seeds.
9. Watermelon
Watermelon has high water content and is full of potassium. That is why it helps in cleansing the kidneys and flushing out kidney stones. Watermelon can be eaten, or its juice can be consumed for the necessary effect. Watermelon seeds steeped in hot water can make an excellent seed tea which can be drunk regularly. Adding a ¼ tbsp of coriander powder in watermelon juice is also believed to be very effective.
10. Radish
Radish can be soaked in water overnight. The water is strained and drunk twice a day is a popular remedy for kidney stones. Juice of radish leaves is also beneficial. Additionally, you can soak 2 tbsp of radish seeds in a glass of water, boil and reduce to half. Strain and drink ½ cup of this twice a day to help in dissolving kidney stones.
11. Figs (Anjir)
The use of figs has been suggested for kidney stones. Boiling two figs in a cup of water and drinking it on an empty stomach every morning could be helpful to dissolve kidney stones.
12. Tomato Juice
Similarly tomato juice with a pinch of salt and pepper every morning is known to dissolve mineral salt deposits in the kidney thus preventing and relieving kidney stones. The fresh pressed juice, though more trouble, would always be preferable to packaged juices.
13. Citric Fruit Juices
Citric acid has been known to help in breaking down kidney stones. It goes without saying that a few glasses a day of citric fruit juices like orange and lemon, lime and cranberry would help increase urination and assist the health of the kidneys.
14. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has many healing properties. You might want to try a ¼ cup of aloe vera every day to reduce urinary crystals which lead to the formation of kidney stones.
15. Grapes
For many years now grapes have been regarded as a good therapy for kidney stones for their diuretic properties. Eaten on their own or in juice form they can be very helpful to alleviate kidney stone problems.
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