How to Prevent and Treat Kidney Stones Through Diet
Kidney stones are masses of of tiny crystals. Kidney stones tend to cause extreme pain and discomfort, along with other symptoms. Whether you're currently suffering from kidney stones or want to help prevent any future kidney stones, the easiest method is to make changes to the diet. Below are the most important changes to make to your diet to both prevent and treat kidney stones.
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Increase your water and fluid intake. Many patients with kidney stones suffer from dehydration which increases the mineral concentration in the kidneys.
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Lower your intake of both meat and dairy products. Vegetarians have much lower risks of kidney stones, so try to cut back on meat and only eat organic meats and dairy products.
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Eat more oat and wheat bran each day. They reduce the risk of kidney stones and can help to improve their condition.
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Add lemon juice to hot water and drink it a few times each day to help make it easier to pass kidney stones. Orange juice can also help as well.
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Eliminate foods from the diet that contain high amounts of oxalic acid. This includes spinach, rhubarb, tomatoes, collards, eggplant, beets, celery, squash, sweet potatoes, peanuts, almonds, blueberry, blackberries, strawberries, concord grapes, cocoa and parsley.
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