Guest guest Posted October 19, 2003 Report Share Posted October 19, 2003 Kidney Disease JoAnn Guest Aug 11, 2003 21:25 PDT Consume a diet composed of 75 percent raw foods. Eat fresh garlic,organic potatoes, asparagus, parsley, watermelon, celery, cucumbers, papaya (non-gmo) and bananas. Watermelon and pumpkin seeds are also beneficial. Watermelon should beeaten by itself so that it passes through the system quickly. Also eat organic sprouts and most green vegetables. Include in the diet cooked dry beans, legumes, seeds, and organic soybeans. These foods contain the amino acid arginine, which is beneficial for the kidneys. Replace refined salt with sea salt. Do not use potassium chloride, a salt substitutive. Also avoid beet greens, chocolate, cocoa, meat, spinach rhubarb, Swiss chard, coffee and tea. Drink six to eight ounces of spring water or steam distilled water every waking hour. Quality water is essential for urinary tract function. Reduce your intake of animal protein (red meat and dairy products), or eliminate it altogether. A diet high in animal protein puts stress on the kidneys. Excess accumulation of protein can result in uremia. Protein is easiest to utilize if it has been broken down into free form amino acids. Other good protein sources include peas, cooked dried beans, lentils, millet, organic soybeans and whole grains. Avoid all diary products except for organic soured varieties, such as low-fat organic yogurt, organic buttermilk and organic cottage cheese. Try a raw goat's milk diet for two weeks, consuming nothing but 4 quarts of raw goat's milk, warmed to body temperature, each day. Add 1 tablespoon of crude blackstrap molasses to each quart. During this period take 1,000 IUs of vitamin E and 75,000 IUs of vitamin A emulsion. Go on a three day cleansing and juice fast, and coffee or catnip tea enemas. If you are taking antibiotics for kidney problems do not take artificial iron supplements as long as the problem exists. Lead and other metallic poisons are very harmful to the kidneys. A study at the pharmaceutical department of Chiba University in Japan found that 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) can lead to kidney dysfunction. Herbs- Celery stalks and parsley seeds are natural diuretics. These two herbs help keep uric acid levels in check. Cranberries contain substances that acidify the urine, destroy bacteria buildup and promote healing of the bladder. Drink at least 8 ounces of organic cranberry juice, three times daily. Use only pure, unsweetened juice. Do not substitute a commercial cranberry juice cocktail product, they contain large amounts of sugar. If natural cranberry juice is not available, cranberry capsules or tablets from the health food store can be used as a substitute. Dandelion root or leaf 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 ofthe best first steps in cleaning out the urinary tract and keeping ithealthy 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 quart daily. SP-6 Cornsilk blend from Solaray 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,dandelion root 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 Alfalfa Multienzyme complex plus hydrochloric acid Vitamin B-complex Zinc JoAnn Guest mrsjoguest DietaryTipsForHBP http://www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/AIM.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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