Guest guest Posted October 20, 2004 Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 Kidney Function JoAnn Guest Oct 20, 2004 14:16 PDT 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 _________________ JoAnn Guest mrsjoguest DietaryTipsForHBP www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Genes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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