Kidney Function

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Kidney Function JoAnn Guest

Oct 20, 2004 14:16 PDT

 

 

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 thekidneys also may be decreased by the use of spirulina.

 

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

may lead to more kidney dysfunction.

 

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 bladder.

 

Drink at least 8 ounces of unsweetened cranberry juice, three times

daily.

Use only pure, unsweetened juice (preferably unpasteurized, organic).

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

theHealth Food Store can be used as a substitute and Eden foods

(www.edenfoods.com) provides organic dried cranberries for sale.

 

Dandelion teas or root extract aids in 'excretion' of the kidney's

wasteproducts and is 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

anybacteria present, they will likely be destroyed by it.

 

Marshmallow (herbal) tea helps to cleanse the kidneys.

Drink 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.

 

Consume a diet of 75 percent fresh raw organic foods including fresh

garlic, 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.

It is beneficial 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 aids in kidney function.

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Reduce your intake of potassium and phosphates. Eliminate

refined salt and potassium chloride, a salt substitutive.

Also avoid beet greens, chocolate, cocoa, meat,

rhubarb, Swiss chard, coffee and tea.

 

Drink six to eight ounces of steam distilled or spring water every

waking hour.

Quality water is essential for urinary tract function.

 

Reduce or eliminate your intake of animal protein, substituting it

with plantproteins in legumes,lentils and cooked 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 dairy products with the exception of organic soured

varieties, such as plain organic yogurt, buttermilk or cottage

cheese.

Some individuals benefit from 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. If

fresh is not available you may also use powdered varieties.

If you find this hard to tolerate you may add 1 tablespoon of crude

organic blackstrap molasses to each quart.

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During this period take 1,000 IUs of vitamin E in divided doses

throughout the day combined with 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 detox regimen.

 

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

supplements as long as the problem exists.

 

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

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Flora UraTone Therapeutic Teas benefit the kidneys.

They work 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

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