How to Learn About the Side Effects of Urine Therapy

Although urine therapy--a branch of alternative medicine--uses the body's own urine for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, it does not come without the possibility of side effects. Ailments urine therapy is purported to cure include a host of ills such as conjunctivitis, sore throat, skin rashes and acne.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Books on urine therapy

Understand the Content of Urine

1. Know that food is ingested and travels to the stomach and into the intestines, where it is broken into tiny molecules. These molecules are absorbed and circulated by the blood stream which carries red and white blood cells, microscopic proteins, antibodies and more throughout the body.

2. Understand that blood circulates through the liver, which removes toxins that are excreted via solid waste. The purified blood travels on to the kidneys.

3. Know that the filtering process of the kidneys removes excess elements, including water, to produce urine. Some of the urine is reabsorbed into the bloodstream, while the remainder is excreted from the body via the bladder.

4. Realize that many elements have been found in urine including folic acid, iron, ascorbic acid, biotin, proteins, calcium and magnesium.

Learn About Possible Side Effects

5. Realize that drinking one's urine involves consuming some elements the body determined were in excess.

6. Know that a common side effect of urine therapy is diarrhea.

7. Understand that vomiting is a common side effect of urine therapy, especially in the beginning. Proponents say this is often due to one's lack of mental preparation for drinking urine, rather than the actual physical result of urine consumption.

8. Prepare for other possible side effects of urine therapy, including pain, itching, fever and soreness in the body.

Expand Your Knowledge of Urine Therapy

9. Read articles by Biomedx to learn more about the suggested uses of urine therapy for medicinal purposes (see Resources below).

10. Buy books from online bookstores (see Resources below) for the most recently published books on urine therapy.

11. Understand that urine therapy is almost a no-cost treatment option. The major expense involves the purchase of books.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a few drops of urine to juice to get used to the idea of drinking one's urine for therapeutic purposes.
• The side effects of urine therapy can be potentially dangerous when an individual has consumed alcohol or some types of mushrooms.
• See a doctor immediately if vomiting or diarrhea becomes persistent.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one that is licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

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