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Homeopathic Kidney Stone Prevention

Small, hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that build up in the kidneys are kidney stones. They can range in size, as small as a grain of salt or the size of a marble. The pain of passing a large kidney stone is excruciating. Kidney stones are components of urine. When the concentration of urine becomes out of balance, more minerals than fluid, the result can be stone formation. Homeopathic and natural remedies that can help prevent kidney stones.

  1. Fluids

    • Since concentration of urine is a main component is stone formation, make sure your fluid intake is above the recommend amount. If you have a history of kidney stones or it runs in your family, try to drink at least 12 glasses of water a day. Add to the water a glass of lemonade every day. Lemonade will increase the level of citrate, which protects against stone formation.

    Diet

    • Diet may be a factor. Restrict foods that are rich in oxalate (a component in some types of stones). This means avoiding beets, sweet potatoes, almonds, and soy products. According to The Mayo Clinic, studies have shown a diet low in salt and animal protein will reduce your risk of developing kidney stones. You may increase food high in magnesium such as brown rice, bananas, oats, barley, and add additional fiber like flaxseed and oat bran.

    Herbal Supplements.

    • Herbal supplements might help prevent or treat kidney stones. Generally available in pellet form, you should follow the dosage instructions on the bottle. These include berberis vulgari, cantharis, colocynthis, and pennyroyal.

    Dietary Supplements

    • Some dietary supplements may prevent kidney stones. Magnesium citrate, taken as a 500-mg tablet daily, corrects a magnesium imbalance sometimes associated with kidney stones. Vitamin B-6, taken as a 25-mg tablet, will increase the level of B-6 in your system. B-6 deficiency has been linked to kidney stones.

    Warnings

    • Passing kidney stones is very painful. You might need pain medication to get through the experience. If the pain is serious, get medical help. Severe pain affects your entire body; don't rely on homeopathic remedies if the pain is intolerable. Some herbal and dietary supplements interfere with medications that might be required for other conditions. It's important to talk to your doctor before adding any supplements to your diet.

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