Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are formed inside kidneys due to an excessive salt build up in the kidney walls.

Xanthine, cystine, uric acid and calcium oxalate are some of the common salts which get accumulated in great quantities in the kidney tissues; once the concentration increases to such high levels that it can no longer be absorbed by the kidney, these salts precipitate out and form crystals.

These crystals keep growing in size and the larger ones are termed as stones.

An unhealthy diet consisting of processed foods and an inadequate intake of water are the general causes leading to stone formation in kidneys.

This can cause excruciating pain in the lower and middle back and even in the kidneys.

Water retention in hands and legs is another common symptom of an unhealthy kidney.

Natural Cures for Kidney Stones:

Watermelon Seed Tea:

Watermelon seed tea, if taken once a day for three days in a week, can be very effective in getting rid of kidney stones.

It can be prepared by adding one pint of boiling water to a tablespoonful of watermelon seeds, which have been finely powdered.

Let the seeds steep in the water till it is hot, then strain the concoction and drink it fresh.

It is a wonder home remedy for a healthier kidney.

Celery Seed Tea:

Celery seeds stimulate the kidneys resulting in an increased elimination of water and any other accumulated toxins in the kidney.

Add a pint of boiling water to a tablespoonful of celery seeds.

Let this mixture stand till it cools and then strain and drink it fresh.

This is a great kidney cleanser but should be avoided by pregnant women as it is a uterine stimulant.

Parsley Leaves, Seeds, and Roots:

Parsley is a wonder plant for kidney cleansing.

Its leaves and roots are very effective in clearing the kidneys; while its seeds are diuretics which are very helpful in dissolving kidney stones.

Water Cure:

Drink half your body weight in water everyday where water weight is measured in ounces while the body is measured in pounds.

Every glass of water you drink should have a quarter spoon of salt.

Avoid, alcohol, chocolates and caffeine while undergoing the water cure for flushing out toxins from your kidney.

Lemonade Diet:

A diet consisting purely of lemonade sweetened with maple syrup and spiced up using some cleansing spice; like hot cayenne pepper, is very useful in treating any kidney disorders.

The lemonade diet can flush out toxins from the kidney very quickly.