How to Prevent Kidney Stones

If you are prone to kidney stones or feel you are at risk of forming them, this advice may help you prevent the painful stone formation.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Get plenty of exercise. Exercise helps encourage calcium to go to bone rather than stone formation.

2. Drink lots of water. 8 - 10 glasses of water a day is recommended.

3. Drink apple cider vinegar. Take approx. 1 - 2 tbs of apple cider a day to help keep your system cleansed.

4. Avoid colas and chocolate as they are rich in oxylates which attach to calcium and can encourage stone formation. Green leafy vegetables are also high in oxylates. Keep them in moderation.

5. Avoid supplementing your diet with extra calcium such as that found in antacids.

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[Pixie1976]

on 7/13/2008 I never thought about the calcium in antacids causing kidney stones. Great point.

[Pixie1976]

on 7/13/2008 Apple cider vinegar is important.

[dapoochie]

on 5/22/2008 Definitely something to prevent. Very painful. 5 star info

[Lamonique]

on 5/22/2008 Good health advice.

[aardael]

on 5/20/2008 Hi Janet, thanks for the great tips. Very well presented. :D