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How to Understand a Kidney Cleansing Fast

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Understand the functions of the kidney to realize the necessity for cleansing it through this fast (see "How to do a Kidney Cleansing Fast").

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Herbal Teas
  1. Step 1

    Understand that your kidneys filter your body's blood supply. Your right kidney filters mercury, copper, DDT, and arsenic-bound chemicals.

  2. Step 2

    Understand that improper diet, especially one with too much alcohol, red or smoked meats, or canned fish and pork, can be very hard on your kidney.

  3. Step 3

    Realize that signs of kidney trouble can be stiffness of your neck, stiffness of your arms, back trouble and fuzzy eyesight.

  4. Step 4

    Understand that the idea of this fast is to give your kidneys a short break to heal themselves, as well as providing them with optimal fuel to help in their healing process.

  5. Step 5

    Realize that a heatlhy, balanced diet, including regular exercise and plenty of water is the best way to maintain a healthy kidney and avoid painful kidney stones. This fast is a means to giving your kidney a washing out, but continued maintenance is recommended.

  6. Step 6

    Do some research on your own to find out more about caring for your kidneys.

Tips & Warnings
  • Dandelion root is thought to be a great blood and kidney cleanser. Make herbal teas from it during your fast.
  • Chamomile tea is also recommended for people with kidney troubles.
  • Pregnant women and children should not fast.
  • Consult your health care provider before going on this fast especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, ulcerative colitis, or epilepsy; if you are under 18 or underweight; or if you are on medication.

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