Discourage kidney stones from forming and keep kidneys functioning at their optimum level with an all-natural kidney cleanse. This post from Collective Evolution presents an easy-to-follow guide for a DIY kidney cleanse. Kidney cleanses have been used in traditional medicine to rid the kidneys of calcium deposits for hundreds of years. Such calcium accumulations can result in ... Continue Reading
Prevent Kidney Stones and Understand Treatment Options
We have all heard about the pain of passing a kidney stone. Those who’ve experienced it never want to go through it again. Kidney stones are a common disorder of the urinary tract, and there are steps we can take to prevent them. We have all heard about the pain of passing a kidney stone. Those who’ve experienced it never want to go through it again. Kidney stones are a ... Continue Reading
Ways To Prevent Kidney Stones
It is estimated that at least 12% of men, and 5% of women will suffer from a kidney stone at some point in their life. 3.3 million Americans require medical care from kidney stones every year, at a cost of over $5.3 billion dollars annually. Kidney stones are nodules of crystallized minerals, mainly calcium, uric acid and oxalate, that form in the urinary tract when the ... Continue Reading
Hot Food In Melamine Tableware Linked To Formation Of Kidney Stones
This article urges us to avoid melamine tableware, for serving and eating hot foods, at all costs as melamine poisoning has been directly linked to the formation of kidney stones. Melamine plates and cups have been the tableware of choice for many Western families during the last couple of decades, and they are fondly associated with children's parties and outdoor picnics. ... Continue Reading
Eating for Kidney Health
Understanding how the kidneys work is the first step to keeping them healthy. These bean-shaped organs are each about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of the back and are responsible for extracting waste and extra water from the blood. The waste and water become urine, which in turn flows to the bladder through tubes called ureters. The blood produces ... Continue Reading