Pass Your Kidney Stones By Effective Home Remedies
Kidney stones (calculi) may occur anywhere in the kidneys or ureters and are caused by crystallization of various substances in the urine, often when the body id dehydrated, causing the urine to be more concentrated.
Dehydration alone; however, will not cause the formation of stones. There is usually some other factor involved, such as kidney disease, infection, a bodily disturbance such as a obstruction to the flow of urine , or certain drugs.
While some kidney stones may not produce symptoms (known as “silent” stones), people who have them often report the sudden onset of excruciating, cramping pain in their low back and/or side, groin, or abdomen. Changes in body position do not relieve this pain. The pain typically gets severe and then lessens and then gets severe again, it may be so severe that it is often accompanied by nausea and vomiting. There may also be blood in the urine.
The following home remedies for kidney stones will help you in passing the stones and also in preventing them from occurring again.
CELERY SEEDS: Can help dissolve stones. Simply boil 2 cups of water and then added 2 tablespoons of celery seeds. Cook till the seeds are soft and then strain the seeds from the water. Drink a ½ cup once every hour.
CORN SILK, COUGHGRASS, OR YARROW: Make a tea of one of these during an acute attack. Will help with the pain and bleeding. Tea: Steep 1 – 2 tsp. dried herb in one cup boiling water, strain and cool. Drink three times per day
GOLDENROD: Used to treat or prevent kidney stones. Has the ability to flush water from the body, along with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial (ability to fight infection) properties. Add 2 – 3 tsp of dried herb in one cup of hot water and let stand for 10 -15 minutes. Strain and drink 3 times daily. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day when taking this herb.
VITAMIN B6 Extra intake will help with the pain and also with the prevention of stones.
MAGNESIUM: Try to include foods with a good source of magnesium in your diet such as whole wheat bread.
OLIVE OIL: Include 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in your diet each day. Will also aid in passing those stones.
LEMONS: Fresh lemon juice, drunk in a little hot water every morning will help to flush the kidneys and break down kidney stones.
WATER: No-brainer…drink lots of water to flush out the stones. Can squeeze some fresh lemons in to aid in breaking down the stones and passing kidney stones.
COKE: Okay my son gave me this one. His best friend had an acute attack and the doctor told him to go home and drink a 6-pack of coke as quickly as possible preferably within an hour’s time. My son said it dissolved the stone quickly and painlessly.
CRANBERRIES: 300 – 400 mg daily, for kidney health. You may also drink 8 – 16 ounces of unsweetened cranberry juice daily to help prevent stones.
GREEN TEA: 250 – 500 mg daily, for antioxidant and immune effects. Use caffeine-free products
In conclusion, kidney stones can be unbearably painful. Use these home remedies to pass them and also to prevent them from happening again.
