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Homemade Kidney Flush

A kidney flush is beneficial to eliminate kidney stones from the body or to prevent them from forming at all. Home remedies have been used for centuries to cure a variety of illnesses and to maintain good health. Kidney stones form when there is an imbalance in the content of urine. A high concentration of uric acid and calcium will cause kidney stones to form.

  1. Flushing Kidney Stones

    • Doctors recommend drinking plenty of water to help kidney stones pass. Most kidney stones will pass without any medical treatment. The size of the stone will make a difference in how quickly it will pass and whether water alone is enough to help it pass. Larger kidney stones are much more difficult to pass and home remedies can be used to break up the stones and allow them to pass easily.
      Watermelon tea is used to flush kidney stones from the body. The tea is made by steeping one tablespoon of ground watermelon seeds in one pint of water. Allow the seeds to steep and strain before drinking. Drink the tea once a day for kidney stone relief.
      One pint of boiling water poured over a tablespoon of ground celery seeds will produce an effective tea for kidney stones as well. Pregnant women should not use this treatment because it will cause stimulation of the uterus.

    Preventing Kidney Stones

    • Drinking a large quantity of water every day will flush the kidneys and prevent the formation of stones. The water dilutes uric acid and other urine contents to keep the stones from forming.
      Watermelon seed tea and celery seed tea can be used daily to keep the kidneys flushed and cleansed to prevent future kidney stone formation.

    Kidney Cleanse

    • A kidney cleanse or kidney flush should be used regularly to maintain the health of the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for eliminating the toxins in our body. Over time they can become contaminated with toxic material that cannot be eliminated.
      Perform a kidney cleanse twice a year to maintain the good health of your kidneys. The herbs that are used to perform a kidney cleanse are marshmallow root, hydrangea root, cleavers, gravel root, goldenrod and ginger. These ingredients can help maintain kidney function and work as a diuretic to eliminate built up toxins in the kidneys.
      Consult with your doctor before using any herbal remedy. Some herbs can counteract the effects of other medications that you may be taking. An herbalist can provide you with herbal remedies to maintain kidney health as well.

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