Guest guest Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 > Kidney Function > > Consume a diet of 75 percent fresh raw organic foods. > Consume fresh garlic, organic potatoes, asparagus, parsley > watermelon, > celery, cucumbers, non-gmo papaya, and bananas. > Watermelon and pumpkin seeds are also beneficial. > Watermelon should be eaten by itself so that it passes through the > system quickly. > > Also try to consume organic sprouts and many dark leafy, green > vegetables. Include in the diet lentils, legumes, seeds, and organic > black soybeans. These foods contain the amino acid 'arginine', which > is > beneficial for the kidneys. > ` > Reduce your intake of potassium and phosphates. Do not use any > refined salt or potassium chloride, a salt substitutive. > Also avoid beet greens, chocolate, cocoa, meat, > rhubarb, Swiss chard, and coffee. > > Drink six to eight ounces of pure spring water every waking hour. > Quality water is essential for urinary tract function. > > Reduce your intake of animal protein, substituting it with plant > protein prevalent in legumes,lentils and many dried beans. > A diet high in animal protein puts excessive stress on the kidneys. > Excess accumulation of protein may result in " uremia " . > Good plant protein sources include peas, beans, lentils, millet, > organic soybeans and whole grains. > > Avoid all diary products except for organic soured varieties, such > as Stoneyfield organic yogurt. > > Try a raw goat's milk diet for two weeks, consuming nothing but 4 > quarts of unpasteurized raw goat's milk, warmed to body temperature, > each day. You may add 1 tablespoon of crude organic blackstrap > molasses to each quart. During this period use 1,000 IUs of vitamin > E in divided doses throughout the day and 75,000 IUs of vitamin A > emulsion. > Go on a three day cleansing and juice fast, and use coffee or catnip > tea enemas in your regimen. > > 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. > High doses of the painkiller ibuprofen, (Advil, Nuprin, and others) > may lead to kidney dysfunction as well. > > Efficacy of Herbs > > Celery and parsley seeds are natural diuretics. These two herbs help > keep " uric acid " levels in check. > Cranberries contain substances that acidify the urine and destroy > bacteria buildup. These berries promote healing of the kidneys and > bladder. Drink at least 8 ounces of cranberry juice, three times > daily. Use only pure, unsweetened juice. Do not substitute a > commercial cranberry juice cocktail product as they often contain > large amounts of refined sugar. > If natural cranberry juice is not available, cranberry capsules from > the Health Food Store may be used as a substitute. > > Dandelion root extract aids in 'excretion' of the kidney's waste > products and is very beneficial for nephritis. > > The herbs hydrangea and uva ursi are excellent natural 'diuretics'. > > One of the best first steps in cleaning out the urinary tract and > keeping it healthy is to help it flush itself. > Voiding the urinary tract keeps harmful deposits of calcium or other > mineral salts from forming obstructions. > > Uva ursi (upland cranberry) is slightly germicidal so if there are > any bacteria present, they will likely be destroyed by it. > > Marshmallow (herbal) tea cleanses the kidneys. Drink at least 1 > quart daily. > > SP-6 Cornsilk blend helps reduce water retention. > KB formula from Nature's Way 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. > > Helpful supplements: > > Cranberry > Acidophilus > Vitamin B6 plus choline and inositol > > Vitamin C with bioflavonoids > Dandelion root > Asparagus Root Extract > Multienzyme complex plus hydrochloric acid > Vitamin B-complex > Zinc > > Flora " UraTone " Therapeutic Tea: > > Works as a diuretic and helps rid the body of toxic fluids. > Stimulates kidney function and strengthens the urinary tract. > > Ingredients: cranberry fruit, uva-ursi leaves, birch leaves, juniper > berries, winter savory, parsley seed, anise seed, calendula flowers, > heather, knotgrass, linden flowers, peppermint leaves, rose petals, > rupture wort, sweet everlasting, yarrow. > > http://www.florainc.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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