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Kidney Stone Cures

You've come to the right place to find information about kidney stones, how to prevent them, deal with them once you have them, simple home remedies and natural approaches, and the latest information on mainstream and alternative medical treatments for this painful malady.

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The International Kidney Stone Institute suggests these things that everyone can do to help prevent kidney stones:

  • Increase Urine Volume. The number one thing you can do to prevent stone formation is to drink more fluids, thereby diluting your urine. A general rule is 1 oz. of water for every 2 lbs. of body weight. So if you weigh 200 pounds, that's 100 oz. of water per day.
  • Consume Adequate Calcium. Stone formers sometimes think they should restrict calcium intake. There is no research that supports this practice. Your body needs dietary calcium to support the skeleton.
  • Decrease Salt/Sodium Intake. The more sodium you take in and excrete, the more calcium you waste in the urine. Excess calcium in the urine can lead to new stone formation.
  • Try to reduce dietary sources of sodium, including fast foods, packaged or canned foods, and salty snacks. Watch out for "silent sources" such as softened water and sports drinks. Your goal should be to consume less than 2 grams (2000 milligrams) per day of sodium.
  • Decrease Protein Intake. Most Americans exceed necessary protein intake. This can lead to uric acid stone formation. As a general recommendation, limit your daily protein intake to 12 ounces per day of beef, poultry, fish and pork.
Another great natural herbal solution to prevent kidney and bladder problems is an old Amish concoction called Carrot Top Tea (www.carrottoptea.com). Carrot tops are an under-appreciated source of relief for all sorts of urinary tract problems and symptoms. The Amish swear by it, dedicating significant acreage to carrots just for this reason. Carrot Top Tea can clear up skin blemishes, flush the kidneys and bladder, and clean the blood of toxins.

Also, consider Digestive Enzyme Therapy. It takes enzymes to break down protein in the body. If undigested proteins reach your kidneys, they can capture calcium molecules and eventually build them into a kidney stone. The enzyme that breaks down proteins is called protease. You can find the purest practitioner-grade of protease here.

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