Kidney stones (also
called bladder stones or cystic calculi) are an abnormal accumulation of
mineral salts (primarily calcium oxalate (70%-80%), uric acid crystals (10%),
and/or calcium phosphate, magnesium ammonium phosphate, uric acid, or cystine).
They form in kidneys and, during passage down the ureters, may lodge in them or
in the bladder. Kidney stones primarily affect middle-aged and older men. (In
contrast, women mainly have gallstones.)
Symptoms
Initially an
intermittent, dull, drugging pain radiating from the upper back to the lower
abdomen, usually increased by motion.
There is bleeding and
renal colic (strong kidney pain) when the stone enters the ureters. These sharp
pains may last hours or day. There is increased urination with pus and blood, pallor,
nausea, and vomiting. Sometimes there are fevers and chills.
When you have bloody
urine and sharp pain in the bladder or kidney (a pain stronger than those of
childbirth), it is very likely kidney stones.
Causes
Oddly enough, a key
factor in the production of kidney stones is a calcium and/or magnesium deficiency often the result of drinking
sodas instead of water. The minerals in the stones from your own bones!
Refined carbohydrates,
especially sugar, prompts kidney stone formation. The amount of sugar in the
pancreas increases; and it excretes additional insulin which, in turn, causes
the kidneys to discharge more calcium in the urine.
Calcium is needed by the body. If
there is not enough calcium is in the diet, the parathyroids will signal the
body to extract calcium from the bones in order to keep the blood calcium at
normal levels.
A vitamin B6 and magnesium
deficiency may also cause stone formation. A Swedish research group found that
taking both daily stopped stone formation in 90% of their patients. Magnesium,
like calcium, can bond with the oxalate. B6 (10mg a day) lowers the
amount of oxalate in the urine.
In response to reduced blood calcium
levels, the parathyroids trigger the body to draw it out of the bones
Partial causes of kidney stone
formation can include dehydration (not drinking enough water), infections,
prolonged periods of rest in bed, and only rarely taking vitamin D and calcium.
Too much food, including acid-forming
foods-especially meat, along with white-flour products, sugar foods, tea,
coffee, spices, and vinegar-all help produce an excess of waste in kidneys.
Eventually it accumulates into gravel and stones.
If you are eating the wrong kind of
fatty acids (the kind found in meat and junk food), it can combine with the
calcium and be excreted in the stool. This keeps the oxalate in your food from
combining with the calcium; so it passes into the kidneys and forms stones.
Treatment and other natural
ways to help get rid of kidney stones.
Increase water output
I.It is vital that you increase the
amount of water you drink! Kidney health is keyed to an adequate fluid level in
the blood. It is best to only use distilled water. Buy a distiller and you will
not have to pay for bottles of it at the store. (In addition, those bottles are
soft plastic; some of which is probably absorbed by water.
II.Used in conjunction with more fluid
intake, corn silk tea increases urine output, a very necessary factor in
purifying and detoxifying the kidney
III.Watermelon provides additional water.
Eat it alone and often; but do not eat it with other foods during meals.
IV.Drink watermelon-seed tea; steep in
hot water for 15 minutes, strain, add a little honey, and drink.
Proper nutrients to take to dissolve kidney
stones and keep the kidney healthy.
I.A lack of vitamin A can lead to stone
formation. It helps protect the lining of the urinary tract. A vitamin B6
and magnesium deficiency may also cause stone formation.
II.A more acid urine prevents and
dissolves kidney stones. Drink cranberry juice frequently. (One writer says
that ocean spray brand is only 30% cranberry juice, plus sugar, etc.) All other
fruit juices become alkaline in the system. A research study found that, in 10
patients, drinking cranberry juice reduced the stones in size by an average of
50%.
III.Drink potassium broth. This is made
from potato peelings. The outer portion is rich in potassium. Cook it with
carrots, garlic, and celery. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, then strain and drink
the liquid. Excess can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
Useful and helpful herbs to prevent and treat
kidney stones.
I.Take licorice, to reduce swelling of
the ureters, so the stone can pass.
II.Hot compresses made with concentrated
ginger tea help alleviate the pain of kidney stone attacks. The compresses act
as counter irritants, taking the mind off the pain.
III.Horsetail tea is recommended by the
German government to increase urine output during kidney stone attack.
IV.Parsley tea will help prevent and
treat kidney stones. Use 1 tsp. dried root, steep for 10-15 minutes, strain and
drink 2-3 cups daily.
V.Drink several cups daily of stinging
nettle tea to prevent and treat kidney stones. (Use gloves when gathering them,
but the stings are lost during cooking; the leaves are delicious.)
VI.Other helpful herbs include dandelion,
rupturewort, and madder
.How to dissolve kidney stones.
I.To dissolve most kidney stone located
in the renal pelvis, ureters, or in the bladder, drink 3 quarts to 1 gallon of
hot water, along with lemon juice or cranberry juice, for 3 consecutive days.
After this, on the 3rd day, drink 2 fluid ounces (oz). Olive oil.
II.An alternate formula is apple juice
and lemon juice fasts, followed later by Olive oil.
Foods and other things to avoid to get rid of
kidney stones.
I.Oxalate, a key chemical in kidney
stone formation, occurs naturally in various green vegetables, some more than
others. Rhubarb has the highest oxalic acid content of anything eaten by man.
Hardly any bug will touch it. People should never it eat, Also do not eat
spinach, chard, or beet tops. About 60% of all stones are calcium oxalate in
nature. Do not put vinegar into the body.
There may be an excess
of purines. Stop eating meat. Meat-based proteins are a causal factor in
producing kidney stones. Do not overheat on other proteins. In addition,
calcium and magnesium are crucial, to stop the calcium loss for bones. But meat
supplies too much phosphorus, which keeps the calcium from being utilized.
II.Do not use soft drinks, caffeine,
chocolate, cocoa, pepper, nuts, poppy seeds, or black tea.
III.Reduce salt intake
IV.A strict macrobiotic diet (lots of grains,
and little fruits and vegetables) tends to concentrate the urine and may cause
stones . This can be a significant cause of them.
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