The Cause, Prevention And Cure For A Kidney Stone
A kidney stone is a hardened mass of crystals that separate themselves from the urine and form inside a kidney. Usually, urine contains certain chemicals that will inhibit the crystals from ever forming into a stone. However, these inhibitors do not always necessarily work for everyone, so some people end up forming stones. But, as long as the crystals remain small enough, they will travel along the urinary tract and pass out of the body in the urine without ever being noticed. Kidney stones vary in size. They can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pearl. Some stones can even be the size of golf balls. Stones may be smooth or jagged and are generally yellow or brown in color.
There are generally 4 major types of kidney stones. And they are..... * CALCIUM: The most common stone type is one made of calcium. The body uses calcium to build strong bones and to allow you to contract your muscles. whatever extra calcium that your body does not use it sends to the kidneys. When everything is functioning properly, the kidney's will flush all the extra calcium out with the rest of the urine. In instances where this does not happen and the calcium stays in the kidneys you get kidney stones. * URIC ACID: A kidney stone may form if your urine contains too much acid. Anyone who has a tendency to form uric acid stones, should cut back on the amount of meat they eat as well as other acid forming foods and instead add more alkalizing foods like raw fruits and vegetables to their diet. * STRUVITE: A struvite stone can form after there is an infection in the urinary system. These stones consist of the mineral magnesium and the waste product ammonia. * CYSTINE: Cystine stones are the rarest of all kidney stones. Cystine is one of the building blocks that make up muscles, nerves, and other parts of the body. When cystine builds up too much in the urine it can form a stone. Cystine stones are thought to be hereditary. How To Reduce Your Chances Of Developing Stones In The First PlaceIf you already have kidney stones it is important that you drink lots of water. You should try to drink about 12 full glasses of water a day. By drinking lots of water you help flush away the substances that can form more stones in your kidneys. The most common cause of kidney stones is not drinking enough water. Many people in the world do not drink enough fresh, clean water everyday and it is estimated that a whopping 94% of the population is suffering from mild to severe dehydration. Dehydration is the cause of many diseases, not just the forming of stones in the kidneys. Besides drinking lots of water, it's also very important to greatly reduce or completely avoid any alcohol if you are prone to developing stones. Alcohol is a major contributor to dehydration. Keeping your body well hydrated is one of the very best ways to reduce the chances of ever developing stones in the first place.Your diet is also very important. Be sure to eat lots of foods that are rich in both potassium and magnesium, such as bananas, prunes, beets, potatoes, avocados, brussel sprouts, dark leafy greens, raw nuts, fresh pears, oat bran, winter squash, legumes and artichokes. It is also considered very important to lower your intake of salt and all salty foods as well as also lowering your intake of animal protein, milk and dairy products. Absolutely avoid all soft drinks, pasteurized fruit juices, jellies and jams and all cooked fruit. They are all very acidic and you should replace them with only fresh, raw, uncooked fruit and freshly squeezed fruit juices. When available, organic fruits and vegetables are your best bet. Raw fruits and vegetables are high-water content foods that are very hydrating and alkalizing to the body and they should make up most of your daily diet. But, what do you do if you know you already have some stones in your kidneys or urinary tract and are worried about passing them? How can you safely and easily pass them at home without drugs or surgery and without going through a lot of pain and discomfort? There is an answer....
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