How to Remove Kidney Stones Naturally

Kidney stones are solid crystalline masses formed from dietary urates, oxalates, phosphates and carbonates. Once formed, the stones are flushed from the body through the urinary tract. Many people pass small stones without even realizing it; however, if the stones develop sufficient mass, they may have difficulty moving through the urinary passages. This sort of obstruction causes the kidney muscles to contract in an effort to dislodge the stone, leading to pain in the abdomen and lower back. The following home remedies were developed to help dissolve kidney stones and restore normal function to the urinary system.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Diuretics
• Asparagus
• Apple cider vinegar
• Linseed
• Lemon juice
• Honey

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink more water. Make it a goal to drink at least three liters of water per day. Water will help move the stones through the system, washing away any residual toxins in the process. Drinking more water can help to keep uric acid diluted, which helps prevent the absorption and subsequent collection of the chemical compounds which form kidney stones.

• 2

  Increase your consumption of natural diuretics such as watermelon, cantaloupe, celery and grapes. By eating these foods you encourage the removal of excess fluids from the body and work to restore the health and function of the kidneys.

• 3

  Eat more asparagus. Canned, fresh or frozen, this vegetable contains the compound asparagine which breaks up kidney stones. In addition to making the stones smaller and easier to pass, asparagus increases the level of cellular activity within the kidney, increasing the flow of urine and helping to wash the stones from the system.

• 4

  Take 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, add it to 1 cup of water and drink before each meal. The chemical composition of this old-time remedy works to soften and dissolve kidney stones.

• 5

  Drink linseed tea to break up your kidney stones. Add 2 tablespoons of linseed to 2 cups of boiling water. Allow the seeds to steep for 15 minutes and then pour the brew through a coffee filter to remove the seeds. Add ¼ cup of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey and stir until well blended. Enjoy this tea three to five times a day until pain has decreased and kidney function returns to normal.