Kidney Disease
The kidneys maintain the body’s internal environment in a relatively constant or homeostatic state. These bean-shaped organs regulate the body’s fluid volume by excreting excess water and solutes. But when deficits occur, water and solutes are conserved.
The kidneys also regulate the acid-base balance and excrete metabolic wastes. They are also responsible in urine formation, blood pressure regulation, red blood cell production and metabolism of calcium.
Kidney disease is frequently caused by systemic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and uncontrolled blood pressure. Poststreptococcal infections of the throat and skin can also cause kidney disease by activating inflammatory responses that damage the kidney membranes.
Prolonged use of analgesics, hardening of the arteries, kidney stones, cancers and heroin abuse may also cause kidney disease. Kidney functions decrease with increasing age; thus, it is especially important to monitor the drug intake of the older adults to prevent the destruction of the kidney cells.
Natural Cures for Kidney Disease:
Bananas:
Regular and moderate intake of bananas reduces the risk of kidney cancer. Bananas are rich in antioxidant phenolic compounds, which neutralize and remove free radicals that cause cancer.
It is suggested to eat four to six bananas per week to cut your risk of kidney cancer in half.
Cucumber:
Cucumber is a natural kidney cleanser. Eating raw cucumber cleanses kidneys of acids and toxins. Drinking cucumber juice alone or adding cucumber juice to carrot juice is a great home remedy for kidney problems.
Radish:
Radish juice is one of the most potent home remedies to get rid of kidney diseases caused by kidney stones. Drinking half a cup of fresh radish juice on an empty stomach dissolves kidney stones and passes them out of the body in the urine. Radishes are consumed raw on an empty stomach for maximum therapeutic effect. Radishes are also used as natural kidney cleansers to improve elimination.
Beet Juice:
Beets are natural cleansers for kidneys. Beet juice improves blood circulation and formation of red blood cells, which maintains kidney functions. It is also a natural cure for high blood pressure and heart problems. Consumption of pure beet juice is not advisable. Beet juice should be mixed with carrot juice with a concentration of 1:4. Drink 1 to 1 ½ cups of juice two times a day for maximum effects.
Asparagus Juice:
Asparagus juice is a natural diuretic. Asparagus juice is mixed with carrot juice because the pure and concentrated form may cause strong kidney reactions. It also controls diabetes, the leading cause of kidney disease.
