Kidney Stone Diet Information

Kidney Stone Diet Results?


Is there a secret to a successful kidney stone diet? well, maybe… We have outlined many details regarding kidney stone problems, their affects, their impact on your body, and why they can produce such a large amount of pain.

The reason a Kidney stone is so painful is because they are crystalline in natural and as such have these sharp edges. These razor-sharp stones produce this kind of sharp stabbing pain without warning from time-to-time. This is due to the stone trying to pass through the kidney’s ureter and causing extreme pain as it cannot get through. As you can imagine those sharp edges can actually damage the kidney. It is therefore desirable to soften and smooth the edges of the stone and then continue to dissolve them into very small particles allowing them to be passed without obstruction, discomfort, or pain – effectively totally removing them for good. That is why a good kidney stone diet plan is a sensible avenue to follow. A new report outlines a very safe and pain-free NATURAL method that can be done by yourself at home without the need of any medication or chemicals. The method is uses two easy to obtain everyday ingredients available from your local store (no matter which country you may live in). The ingredients actually breakdown the stone and allow it to be passed PAINLESSLY and without any need for surgery! The author states a 100% guarantee that this method works. You can find more information about it here.

I write passionately about this subject as I lost my Grandmother due to kidney disease and it was a painful experience. After having one kidney removed in hospital her already inconsolable fear of doctors and hospitals reached a whole new level and when problems arose again she sadly consigned herself to ‘just carry on’ without seeking any medical attention. If only I knew then what I know now, the story could have been completely different! Statistics on how many people are affected by kidney stones are quite scary to say the least. It is unfortunate that most in the medical profession seem to lean more on medication and surgical intervention when dealing with kidney stone issues a home remedy like this could save so much pain, money, frustrate, and even heart-ache.

The report outlines a simple plan that induces a SAFE and NATURAL chemical reaction that targets the kidney stones and begins to dissolve them. It involves drinking approximately two litres of a common drink found at most shops. Following this eight ounces of a particular green vegetable which has been previously cooked and blended is consumed. What follows is the ‘magic’ reaction. If you have small stones you can probably have it all dissolved within three to four hours – it is that impressive.

Read more about the Kidney Stones Treatment Remedy and take a look through the testimonials they are quite enlightening. As I mentioned before please come back and post your comments about it here as I would love to hear your feedback on the report.

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Kidney Stone Diet Information

An example of a Kidney Stone Diet


So exactly what is like to be on a kidney stone diet, what is an example of an average days food intake? Good question!

The following is an example of a days diet:

Breakfast -
• A glass of orange juice, about 4 oz worth with an added 2 oz of water to dilute it.
• A third of a cup of oatmeal.
• Half a banana.
• Skimmed milk, about 8 oz.
• A cup of herbal tea, again roughly about 8 oz.
• Some tap water, 12 fl oz of.

This breakfast will give you an intake of 8 grams of protein, minimal calcium level from the skimmed milk, and a total water consumption level of 34 fl oz.

Early morning -
• A 12 fl oz glass of tap water.

Mid morning -
• A nonfat yoghurt, a 6 oz portion.
• 12 fl oz of mineral water.

So, the early and mid morning totals are: 9 grams of protein, a very minimal amount of calcium, and 24 fl oz of water.

Lunch -
• 6 fl oz glass of red wine.
• 1 cup of pasta.
• 1/2 cup of chopped tomatoes.
• 1/2 cup of mushrooms.
• 2 tbsp of olive oil.
• 2 oz of grated parmesan cheese.
• 1 slice of garlic bread.
• 6 fl oz cup of coffee.
• Cream, only 1 fl oz of.
• 3 oz serving of lemon Sorbet.
• 12 fl oz glass of mineral water.

Totals: 14 grams of protein, a touch of calcium from the cheese,  38 fl oz of water.

Mid afternoon -
• A glass of sparkling water, 12 fl oz.
• 1/2 cup of green grapes.

Total: 24 fl oz of water.

Main meal -
• Iced water, again 12 fl oz.
• Mixed lettuce salad, about 4 oz of.
• 1tbsp Oil and vinegar dressing.
• 3 oz portion of skinless roast chicken.
• 1/2 cup of mashed potato.
• 1/2 cup of peas.
• A bread roll.
• 1 tsp of butter.
• 1 cup of Vanilla ice milk.
• 6 fl oz of herbal tea.

Total: 26 grams of protein, 1 gram of calcium, 18 fl oz of water.

Evening treat -
1 cup of cherry flavored jello.

Total: 8 fl oz of water.

This all gives you a grand total for the day of: 57 grams protein, 3 grams of calcium, and 124 fl oz of water.
As you can hopefully see, that whilst it is a restrictive diet it is by no means an unpleasant one… there are still plenty of good tasty foods to enjoy. I thoroughly recommend a book for those truly interested in protecting their kidney health. It is written by a qualified kidney/renal nurse with over 10 years experience in treating kidney problems and includes a wealth of important kidney related information including 100 recipes that help, 10 things you should remove from your kitchen immediately, which vitamins can poison your kidneys, the big and common mistakes that most people make when trying to manage a kidney problem, and a lot, lot more. It really is a valuable read. It is called ‘The Kidney Diet Secrets‘, you can find more information about it here.

As ever, wishing you the best with your kidney stone diet – and remember… keep at it :-)

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Kidney Stone Diet – Some Helpful Tips


Whilst there are various treatments for Kidney Stones a Kidney Stone Diet is definitely beneficial. The Kidney Stones occur when minerals and other elements form together within the kidney and cause pain when they are attempting to be passed through the urinary tract. The urinary tract is designed to pass fluids and not solids, hence the very painful problem. Coupled with the fact that Kidney Stones are usually crystals and have very sharp edges the pain caused by them can be very painful indeed. An adjustment to your food intake is a wise choice. The Kidneys are very clever organs who’s job is to filter and clean the blood and help detoxify the body, therefore a kidney stone diet is very important for this very special organ in order to keep it tip-top. Outlined below is some tips to help remove the kidney stones and safe-guard against any more recurrences.

• Drink Plenty of Water
Water dilutes the elements and toxins and helps stop stone formation. A kidney stone has less chance of forming in a diluted environment so make sure you do not become dehydrated. Water consumption is very important whilst trying to pass a kidney stone. Try to take at least 2 quarts of water daily – and if it is filtered, all the better.

• Watch the amount of Caffeine, Alcohol, and Sugar intake.
Each of these ingredients are an irritant to the kidneys. If you have a sweet tooth try make an alternative but don’t settle for artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame. Instead go for a more natural source like honey, and perhaps settle those sweet cravings with some fruit.

• A Helpful Tonic to be Taken 2 Times a Day.
Take 1/4 cup of fresh lemon or organic lemon juice and mix it with 1/4 cup of Olive Oil (cold-pressed). Drink this and then follow it with 8 ounces of pure water. This tonic will help attack the kidney stones.

• Remove Toxins with Exercise.
We all know that regular exercise is important but did you know that exercise releases toxins from the body when we sweat and breath more deeply. Both of these occur during a good workout. You don’t nave to over do it but try and find something you enjoy doing, maybe jogging, swimming, tennis, cycling, dancing or even using an exercise machine, anything that gets you a little more active than your usual day-to-day.

• Watch-out for Those Oxalates.
Oxalates are a bad thing when considering kidney health. In fact some kidney stones are partly made of oxalates. So where do you find oxalates? Well current research has found them to be present in foods such as: rhubarb, spinach, nuts, beets, tea and unfortunately even chocolate! Oxalates irritate the urinary tract so it is best to try and avoid consuming too many.

• Moderate Protein, Sodium, and Calcium in Your Diet.
These are important to your general health so DON’T eliminate them! But try and avoid eating them in large quantities and watch for any supplements that may contain extra calcium or calcium-based antacid treatments. Dairy produce is considered okay, again in moderation and best if it is organic. Sodium intake levels can be a bit of a challenge to combat due to the fact that a lot of salt is added to processed foods nowadays so please be mindful of that very important fact as it is hard to actually know how much hidden salt you are actually eating every day.

• Melons are Great.
Natural, full of water and delicious. Melons are a great tonic for your kidneys, and you are not restricted to any type they are all good whether it be Watermelon, Cantaloupe etc.

• Herbal Tes.
So if your following the above advice you may be wanting an alternative to coffee and tea… well you may well consider trying some herbal teas instead. These are known in the alternative field as good detoxifiers examples are: de-caffeinated green tea, dandelion, couch grass, bucha, and cleaver.

• Coconut Oil.
As a great accompaniment to a kidney stone diet, coconut oil is a very healthy oil to cook with. It will provide your body with levels of healthy, not harmful fat which is beneficial to the whole body.

• Mind over Matter.
Positive thinking is thought to be help and increase recovery times so try and take some time out for yourself and use that time to fully relax and encourage some nice deep breathes. Whilst this may sound a little ‘new-age thinking’ there is increasing research that points to an increased success rate with medication when a patient firmly believes that it will work. Even if you can only find time to so this in the evening just before you go to bed try to imagine a positive healing flow going through your body that is targeting your kidneys especially and bringing them back to full health. If you can manage this twice a day, then even better.

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Calcium and Ultraviolet Exposure


UV light exposure and it’s affect on the bodies calcium levels is something to be aware of when dealing with kidney stones. The subject is not that well documented unfortunately so I have made a point of including here. We all love being out in the sunshine – but do you know what chemical reactions happen within your body – I am not talking about skin damage here as that subject has been very well covered for years. I am talking about an increase in vitamin D production as a result of UV rays striking your skin.

An important note here – the lighter the skin tone, the greater the vitamin D production! High levels of vitamin D in the skin will cause an increased absorption of calcium in the intestine in everyone.

Anyone that it classed as a ‘natural’ stone former will have a greater increase than a non stone former regrettably. As such, excessive sun exposure can increase a stone formers stone growth. Another point to note is hydration whilst in the sun as kidney stone sufferers need to make sure they are consuming plenty of water to stave off any chance of dehydration in the heat. Also avoid tanning salons as they UV from these machines has the same affect.

As is the case with a lot of things moderation is the key here – enjoy the sunshine but don’t over do it.

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Kidney Stone Diet Information

Adjusting your Diet to Prevent Kidney Stones


As we know prevention is better than cure, when it comes to Kidney health the saying certainly holds true. A diet to prevent kidney stones is obviously a wise choice. Whilst there is debate and uncertainty about the definitive actual cause, it is agreed that high levels of calcium within the urine is a common contributing factor. In fact it is said that over 70% of kidney stones cases are related to calcium levels. The stone formation ‘process’ can vary but common related factors are medication, medical conditions and diet.

A Kidney Stone diet plan should include:

• Medication (obviously seeking guidance from a medical practitioner is always the first port of call).
• Drinking plenty of water.
• Changing your diet.

Consuming large volumes of water is important because kidney stones cannot form in diluted urine. Experts generally suggest drinking approximately twelve eight-ounce glasses of water per day as this will thin the mineral solution and stone-forming salts in the urine. Of course kidney stones can still form even with an increased water intake but a good plan of medication can help prevent this.

As mentioned calcium stones are the most common form of kidney stones, as such many experts suggest that a kidney stone diet should address this mineral and recommend a low-calcium and low-oxalate diet. Typically these diets have exclusions of foods such as:

• Diary related foodstuffs and others that are high in calcium.
• Chocolate, leafy vegetables, colas, peanuts, tea, and other foods high in oxalate.

Other troublemakers include salt, dietary supplements (vitamins and minerals), and even those fad diets.

Unfortunately salt can be a somewhat tricky ‘ingredient’ to track-down as it is often hidden within foods. Ones to look out for include:

• Soy and Teriyaki sauce, Catsup, Mustard.
• Salted snack foods (Pretzels, Crackers, Chips)
• Canned or dehydrated soups and broths.
• Sausage, Bacon, Frankfurters, and ‘Lunch Meals’.
• Tomato juice, Clamato Juice.
• Pickles, Olives, Sauerkraut.

All decisions regarding your food intake should be consulted with a medical practitioner. You may have individual dietary requirements that should be factored into any kidney stone diet you are considering to follow. It is always best practice to get full medical advice prior to any undertaking. For many kidney suffers, following a good diet and receiving medical assistance when necessary will improve their kidney function.

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