|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| L-Methionine |
10 |
Reduces the
possibility of developing kidney stones by
destroying free radicals associated with stone
formation. Methionine works very well in
supplements that also include omega
fatty acids. |
| Magnesium |
10 |
Reduces calcium absorption and can lower urinary
oxalate a mineral salt common in kidney
stones. A good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin &
mineral supplement especially one with zinc,
potassium, magnesium and vitamins A, C & E.. |
| Vitamin
B complex |
9 |
vitamin B's work together and when taken with
magnesium help reduce oxalate problem of kidney
stone patients. |
| Aloe Vera |
9 |
the herb aloe vera can help in preventing kidney stone
formation and reducing the size of a stone in an acute attack. |
| Watercress |
9 |
herb very good for
kidney, liver, and bladder health. |
| Vitamin C |
7 |
vitamin C helps kidney stone patients by acidifying urine and most stones will not form in
acidic urine. Usually it can be taken in a good
multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Be sure that it is not synthetic vitamin C. |
| Vitamin E |
7 |
a powerful anti-oxidant
that promotes body healing |
| Vitamin A |
7 |
promotes healing of the urinary tract which
is often damaged by kidney stones. You may get
vitamin A in a natural carotenoid
complex. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
8 |
nutrients required to maintain balance
of body systems and reduce imbalances that cause kidney stones to occur.
A daily supplement provides nutrients needed for general good health and well being. |
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
