What’s The Best Natural Kidney Remedy?
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What’s The Best Natural Kidney Remedy?
The words “kidney remedy” get a lot of interesting returns when you plug them into a search engine. Interestingly, you find little or no information for the words kidney remedy linked to accredited medical institutions like The Mayo Clinic or The National Institutes of Health.
Most kidney remedy ideas are contributed by homeopathic doctors, product advocates, and good hearted souls who are not medical professionals but have had success with a variety of natural kidney remedies through their own trial and error.
There’s also the difficulty of defining exactly which kidney problem you want to find a remedy for. Is it kidney stones, a kidney infection, or kidney disease? A remedy for one kidney problem may not be appropriate for another.
The words kidney remedy also imply that you may be looking for a “home” kidney remedy or a “natural” kidney remedy. These won’t necessarily be the same as a remedy prescribed by a medical professional. But a prescription given to you by your doctor still qualifies, technically, as a “kidney remedy.”
With all these disclaimers stated up front, let’s take a look at some treatments and prevention strategies that are generally accepted as natural kidney remedies or home kidney remedies. These have been collected from a variety of sources on the Internet and elsewhere. Remember though, your best source of advice for a kidney remedy or any health problem is a trained medical professional.
The best of all natural remedies for kidney problems is water. It helps keep the kidneys clean and provides fluid the kidneys can utilize for flushing toxins, waste products and other undesirable substances out of the bloodstream. Drinking a lot of water is especially crucial for anyone who tends to produce kidney stones. Distilled or thoroughly filtered water is best.
Sugary juices and sodas are not helpful. Sugar, especially in large amounts, contributes to higher blood pressure, which tends to damage the nephrons (the tiny structures that act as filters in the kidneys).
Several of the websites we visited recommended a “kidney flush” recipe. This home kidney remedy can be assembled with elements you are likely to have in your refrigerator or pantry. The mixture includes
a garlic clove or teaspoon of garlic powder
a pinch of cayenne
a teaspoon of ginger root
fresh grapefruit juice
fresh lemon juice
This kidney flush drink is similar to many others we found in surfing the net, and can be considered representative. Proponents of kidney flush drinks suggest taking one a day.
A healthy kidney diet is possibly the best natural or home kidney remedy. A good kidney diet relies on maintaining a balance of five food elements: sodium, protein, potassium, phosphorus and fluids.
Certain supplements are also believed to be good for your kidneys. These include,
Garlic Capsules
Lecithin
Magnesium Oxide
Vitamin A
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B6
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids
Zinc
Prevention of kidney problems, of course, is always better than finding a cure after trouble has already started. Following some of the guidelines mentioned above could help prevent kidney problems from developing, but can also help keep any problems you have from getting worse.
If your kidneys have become so damaged by kidney disease that you’re in danger of kidney failure, then a home kidney remedy or a natural kidney remedy is not likely to be of much value. At this stage, medical intervention is necessary.
Keep in mind too that an acute kidney infection can be life-threatening and requires emergency medical attention. So if you develop serious kidney problem symptoms or severe kidney pain, it’s best to call a doctor as soon as possible.