Useful Dietary & Herbal Remedies for Kidney Function.

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Useful Dietary & Herbal Remedies for Kidney Function

JoAnn Guest

May 27, 2006 15:29 PDT

 

 

 

 

Kidney disease may be congenital (polycystic kidney), autoimmune-

relatedwith an inherited component (glomerulonephritis), or the

result of infection (pyelonephritis), injury, or hypertension.

Left untreated,kidney failure will be fatal, and the treatments for

it

-- dialysis and kidney transplantation -- are far from easy or

pleasant.

 

When patients are already in frank kidney failure, conventional

doctorswarn them to avoid eating animal protein and other habits

that put stress on whatever functional kidney tissue remains.

 

If patients had this information much earlier, they might be able to

avoid the drastic interventions.

 

Here are the most common kidney stressors: tobacco smoking - which

cutsdown blood flow to the organs, high blood pressure, dehydration,

alcohol, caffeine and other stimulant drugs,

jarring motion - as in

running or horseback riding, and a high-protein diet.

 

The metabolism of animal protein puts a huge workload on the

kidneys. If you know that you have abnormal kidneys or have had any

kidney disease in the past, the two most important things you can do

to protect

yourself are to follow a very low-protein diet and never allow

yourself to become dehydrated.

 

Dr. Andrew Weil, Ph.D.

www.drweil.com

 

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Dietary and Herbal Remedies for Kidney Function

JoAnn Guest

Aug 11, 2003 21:25 PDT

 

 

 

Consume a diet composed of 75 percent raw foods. Include fresh

garlic, organic potatoes, asparagus, parsley, watermelon, celery,

cucumbers, papaya (non-gmo) and bananas in your diet.

 

Watermelon and raw pumpkin seeds are also beneficial.

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Watermelon should be eaten by itself so that it passes through the

system quickly.

 

Also you can eat organic sprouts and most organic green vegetables.

Include in your diet legumes, dried beans, raw seeds, and organic

fermented soybeans (tofu, etc).

 

These foods contain the amino acid "arginine", which is beneficial

for

the kidneys.

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Reduce your intake of potassium and phosphates. Do not use even

minimal

amounts of

refined salt or potassium chloride, a salt substitutive.

 

Herbamare a natural herb and garlic blend provides a tasty

substitute for refined salt. You can use it for all your cooking and

baking needs and as a condiment at the table.

 

Avoid beet greens, chocolate (dark and white), cocoa (even

unprocessed),

eggs, meat,

rhubarb, Swiss chard, coffee (even decaf) and caffeinated tea.

Herbal

tea is fine.

 

Drink six to eight ounces of steam distilled water every waking hour.

Quality (pure) water free of fluorides and other chemicals is

essential

for good urinary tract function.

 

Cut down intake of

protein ( organic and free range as well)

), or preferably to facilitate

recovery, eliminate it altogether.

A diet high in animal proteins adds to the stress and workload

already on the kidneys.

 

Excess accumulation of protein results in"uremia".

 

Other plant protein sources include blackeyed peas, cooked dried

beans, lentils, millet, organic soybeans, millet, amaranth, bulgur,

kamut and other whole grains.

 

Avoid diary products (even lowfat, which is even more difficult to

eliminate - due to homogenization and other unnatural processing

and lack of fats needed to digest)except for organic soured

varieties,

suchas homemade organic buttermilk,

organic yogurt and cottage cheese.

 

Try a raw goat's milk diet for two weeks, consuming nothing but 4

quartsof raw goat's milk, warmed to body temperature, each day. Add 1

tablespoon of crude

organic blackstrap molasses to each quart. During

this priod take 1,000 IUs of vitamin E and 75,000 IUs of vitamin A

emulsion.

 

Go on a three day cleansing and organic (fresh squeezed)juice fast,

and make use of coffee or catnip tea

enemas.

 

If you are taking antibiotics for kidney problems do not take iron

supplements as long as the problem exists.

 

Lead and other metallic poisons are very harmful to the kidneys.

 

A studyat the pharmaceutical department of Chiba University in Japan

foundthat

spirulina reduced kidney poisoning caused by mercury and drugs.

 

Researchers discovered that adverse effects of certain drugs on the

kidneys also may be decreased by the use of spirulina.

 

High doses of the painkiller ibuprofen, (Advil, Nuprin, and others)

canlead to kidney dysfunction.

 

Beneficial Herbs -

 

Celery and parsley seeds are natural diuretics.

These two herbs helpkeep uric acid levels in check.

 

Cranberries contain substances that acidify the urine, destroy

bacteriabuildup and promote healing of the bladder.

 

Drink at least 8 ounces of cranberry juice, three times daily.

 

Use only pure, unsweetened juice from your health food store or

natural grocery.

Do not substitute a commercial cranberry juice cocktail product,

they invariably

contain large amounts of refined sugar which immobilizes your immune

system and in that way hinders any healing effects you may derive

from

it.

If natural cranberry juice is not available, cranberry tablets or

capsules can be and effective substitute.

 

Dandelion root extract aids in excretion of the kidney's waste

productsand is especically beneficial for nephritis.

 

The herbs hydrangea and uva ursi are excellent " natural diuretics"

 

One ofthe best first steps in cleaning out the urinary tract and

keepingithealthy is to help it flush itself.

 

Voiding the urinary tract keeps harmful deposits of calcium or other

mineral salts from forming obstructions.

 

Uva ursi is also slightly"germicidal"so if there are any bacteria

present, they will likely be destroyed by it.

 

Marshmallow (herbal) tea helps to cleanse the kidneys.

 

Drink 1 quartdaily.

 

SP-6 Cornsilk blend helps reduce"water retention"

KB formula is also a good herbal diuretic.

 

Other herbs that are beneficial for kidney problems include

goldenrod

tea, juniper berries, marshmallow root, nettle, parsley, red clover,

and watermelon seed tea.

 

I prefer red clover, nettle, jumipter, uva ussi and watermelon or

marshmallow root tea myself. Make good

use of parsley in your diet.

 

Tabbouleh - the middle eastern dish containing large amounts of

cucumber

and parsley

is fantastic for obtaining optimum amounts of these herbs in

your daily diet.

 

 

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Dandelion

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Actions Diuretic, hepatic, cholagogue, anti-rheumatic, laxative,

tonic, bitter.

 

Parts Used: Root or leaf

 

Dandelion leaf is a very powerful diuretic, its action comparable to

that of the drug (diuretic)`Furosemide'.

 

Unlike the drug Dandelion does not"drain"the body of vital potassium

while acting as a diuretic.

 

Dandelion is one of the best sources of natural potassium.

 

Dandelion root may be used in inflammation and congestion of liver,

kidneys and gall-bladder.

 

It is specific in cases of congestive jaundice. As part of a wider

treatment for muscular rheumatism it can be most effective.

 

Thisherbis a most valuable general tonic and perhaps the best widely

applicable *diuretic* and liver tonic.

 

Combinations: For liver kidney and

gall-bladder problems it may be used

with

Barberry or Balmony. For water retention it may be used with

Couchgrass or Yarrow.

 

 

Preparations & Dosage: Decoction: put 2-3 teaspoonfuls of the root

into one cup of water, bring to boil and gently simmer for l0-l5

minutes.

This should be drunk three times a day. The leaves may be eaten raw

in salads. Tincture: take 5-l0 ml of the tincture three times a day.

 

 

>From Mrs. Grieves Modern Herbal

---Preparations and Dosages--- Fluid extract, B.P., 1/2 to 2

drachms.

Solid extract, B.P. 5 to 15 grains. Juice, B.P., 1 to 2 drachms.

Leontodin, 2 to 4 grains.

 

---Dandelion Tea---

 

Infuse 1 OZ. of Dandelion in a pint of boiling water for 10 minutes;

decant, sweeten with honey, and drink several glasses in the course

of the day. The use of this tea is efficacious in bilious

affections,

and is also much approved of in the treatment of dropsy.

 

Or take 2 OZ. of freshly-sliced Dandelion root, and boil in 2 pints

of water until it comes to 1 pint; then add 1 OZ. of compound

tincture of Horseradish. Dose, from 2 to 4 OZ. Use in a sluggish

state of the liver.

 

 

Or 1 OZ. Dandelion root, 1 OZ. Black Horehound herb, 1/2 OZ. Sweet

Flag root, 1/4 OZ. Mountain Flax. Simmer the whole in 3 pints of

water down to 1 1/2 pint, strain and take a wineglassful after meals

for biliousness and dizziness.

 

 

 

---For Gall Stones---

1 OZ. Dandelion root, 1 OZ. Parsley root, 1 OZ. Balm herb, 1/2 OZ.

Ginger root, 1/2 OZ. Liquorice root. Place in 2 quarts of water and

gently simmer down to 1 quart, strain and take a wineglassful every

two hours.

 

 

 

---A Liver and Kidney Mixture---

1 OZ. Broom tops, 1/2 oz. Juniper berries, 1/2 oz. Dandelion root, 1

1/2 pint water. Boil ingredients for 10 minutes, then strain and add

a small quantity of cayenne. Dose, 1 tablespoonful, three times a

day.

 

 

 

---A Medicine for Piles---

1 OZ. Long-leaved Plantain, 1 OZ. Dandelion root, 1/2 oz. Polypody

root, 1 OZ. Shepherd's Purse. Add 3 pints of water, boil down to

half

the quantity, strain, and add 1 OZ. of tincture of Rhubarb. Dose, a

wineglassful three times a day. Celandine ointment to be applied at

same time.

 

 

 

In Derbyshire, the juice of the stalk is applied to remove warts.

 

 

 

Steamed Greens

 

Steam the Dandelion Greens

Drain and cool

Marinate in balsamic vinegar and allow it to set overnight.

Yumm!

 

Disclaimer: We at Demetria.Com provide the following information for

education purposes and to assist you in making informed decisions

with what you choose to use as herbal remedies.

 

 

 

Helpful supplements:

 

Cranberry (no sugar added - can use Stevia packets for added

sweetness)obatinable at:

www.NOWfoods.com

 

Acidophilus

Vitamin B6 plus choline and inositol

 

Vitamin C with bioflavonoids

Dandelion root

Multienzyme complex plus hydrochloric acid

Vitamin B-complex

Selenium

Zinc

 

 

 

 

JoAnn Guest

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