Kidney stones known as renal
calculi are accumulations of mineral salts that get
stuck in a persons urinary tract. 10% of American men and
about 3% of women will get kidney stones at some time in their life.
There are four kinds of kidney stones: 1) calcium stones 2) uric acid
stones 3) struvite stones and 4) cystine stones. About 80% of all kidney stones are calcium
type stones. Risk factors for kidney stones include: low
urine volume, Crohn's disease, diets high in oxalic acid,
and low body pH factor. It is a good idea to increase the
amount
of good steam distilled water 3 quarts a day for people suffering from kidney stones.
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| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Methionine |
10 |
Reduces the
possibility of developing kidney stones by
destroying free radicals associated with stone
formation. Methionine works very well in
supplements that also include omega
fatty acids. |
| Magnesium |
10 |
Reduces calcium absorption and can lower urinary
oxalate a mineral salt common in kidney
stones. A good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin &
mineral supplement especially one with zinc,
potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C & E.. |
| vitamin
B complex |
9 |
vitamin B's work together and when taken with
magnesium help reduce oxalate problem of kidney
stone patients. |
| Aloe
vera |
9 |
the herb aloe vera can help in preventing kidney stone
formation and reducing the size of a stone in an acute attack. |
| Watercress |
9 |
herb very good for
kidney, liver, and bladder health. |
| Red
Clover |
9 |
herb the detoxifys and
cleanse the blood |
| Dandelion |
9 |
herb that works with
Red clover (see Genesis below) |
| vitamin C |
8 |
vitamin C helps kidney stone patients by acidifying urine and most stones will not form in
acidic urine. Usually it can be taken in a good
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin C. |
| Bioflavonoids |
8 |
work with vitamin C |
| vitamin E |
8 |
a powerful anti-oxidant
that promotes body healing |
| vitamin A |
8 |
promotes healing of the urinary tract which
is often damaged by kidney stones. You may get
vitamin A in a natural carotenoid
complex. |
| Carotenoids |
8 |
work with vitamin
A (see Mega Juice below) |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
8 |
nutrients required to maintain balance
of body systems and reduce imbalances that cause kidney stones to occur.
A daily supplement provides nutrients needed for general good health and well being. |
 Symmetry products
people tell us they use for
Kidney Stones
(click on the product name for more
information)
|
Protection
4 Life
Genesis
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
BotanaCleanse
Plus
Fruit-a-Mins
|
excellent daily supplemental health system
liquid herbal detox and healing formula - Red
clover, Dandelion + more
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables,
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital
for good health
Children's daily vitamin and mineral supplement |
|
Eating refined carbohydrates, like sugar, can help precipitate
kidney stones as well, because the sugar stimulates the
pancreas to release insulin, which in turn causes extra
calcium to be excreted in the urine. Mild chronic or recurring
dehydration may also be a large factor in kidney stones; it
concentrates the urine, increasing the likelihood of stone
formation. Uric acid stones form when the volume of urine
excreted is too low and/or blood levels of uric acid are
abnormally high. The latter condition is commonly associated
with symptoms of gout or rheumatoid
arthritis. Unlike other types of kidney stones, struvite
stones are unrelated to metabolism; these stones are caused by
infection. Women often get them with recurrent urinary
tract infections. Cystine stones are caused by a condition
called cystinuria, a rare congenital defect that can cause
stones composed of the amino acid cystine to form in the
kidney or bladder. Calcium stones often run in families
because the tendency to have problems absorbing calcium is
hereditary. Also, in people with a family history of kidney
stones, there seems to be a stronger than normal correlation
between the intake of either vitamin C or oxalic acid and the
urinary excretion of oxalate. Apparently, such individuals
either absorb more oxalate from their diets or metabolize
greater amounts of oxalate precursors. People who have Crohn's
disease or irritable bowel
syndrome, or who eat diets high in oxalic acid, may have
an increased risk of kidney stones as well, as these factors
can cause the excretion of oxalate in the urine to increase.
Other risk factors for kidney stones include low urine volume,
low bodily pH, and reduced production of natural urinary
inhibitors of crystal formation.
A Harvard university study indicated that eating dairy products
might actually lower the risk of kidney stones rather than
increase the risk. They also found in the study that it is
best to take calcium
supplements with the meal.
GOOD
SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS / TEENS:
-
BotanaCleanse
Plus - do this first to cleanse toxins and make the
other supplements work better
-
Protection
4 Life with Genesis has 4 products in it which all
will benefit people with Kidney stones and related health
problems. This kit
includes:
1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis
CHILDREN:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat less salt or salt substitutes
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice and millet are good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- a colon intestinal cleansing is helpful (see BotanaCleanse
above)
- get sleep
- exercise moderate amounts
- do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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