How to Treat Kidney Disease With Natural Remedies

Kidney disease, or renal failure, may occur as a result of long-term use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, exposure to pesticides and other environmental toxins, and other illnesses and diseases. Symptoms may include chronic back problems, dizziness, a metallic taste in your mouth, blood in the urine, change in urine patterns, nausea and vomiting. In the early stage of this disease, your doctor may prescribe phosphorus-lowering medications or ones that stimulate your red blood cell production. When your kidney disease is more serious, he may want to put you on dialysis and may even tell you that you need a kidney transplant. If you want to explore more natural options for treating this condition, there are some remedies you may want to think about.

Instructions

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  Include foods in your diet that help build up your kidneys, such as sprouts, garlic, legumes, seeds, potatoes, bananas, papayas, watermelon, green vegetables, whole grains, yogurt and beans.

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  Drink three glasses of unsweetened cranberry juice every day. It aids in destroying harmful bacteria and makes your urine more acidic.

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  Try a catnip tea enema to help cleanse your system of impurities.

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  Improve your kidneys by taking western herbs that help to detoxify them and/or act as diuretics to get of high levels of uric acid. These include corn silk,celery, buchu, parsley, dandelion, red clover, uva ursi and juniper berries. Take these herbs only after consulting your doctor, especially if you are already taking prescription drugs or other conventional treatments for your condition.

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  Consider trying Ayurvedic herbs that help with improving kidney function. Some common Ayurvedic herbs that serve this purpose are gokshur or tribulus terrestris, punarnava , kaasni and varun. Check with an Ayurvedic practitioner to see which remedy is best for you, and let your doctor know of any herbs you want to take.