Health

Purification of Kidneys

By ethnichealth

Posted on February 12, 2013

Some detoxifying tips

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1. Lemon Tea for Kidney Detox

There is a lemon tea recipe which is good for keeping the kidneys soft, supple, and functioning at their best. Make lemon tea by squeezing half a lemon into a cup of hot water. You may add a teaspoon of honey for taste. Make sure to use honey over any other sweetener because honey has antibacterial properties and will aid in digestion. Drink the tea every morning before breakfast. After a week or two, you will notice decreased pain or soreness in your lower back, increased frequency of urination, and a brighter complexion. These are all due to improved kidney function.

2. Kidney Flush for Natural Detox

Another good and natural detox method for kidneys is to do a five day flush. While doing this flush, make sure to get adequate rest and drink plenty of fluids. For three days, drink plenty of natural, unfiltered apple juice, and eat raw apples for breakfast and lunch. The apple has an herbal effect on the kidneys and helps to dislodge accumulated toxins. On the fourth day, continue your eating plan, but take a mild laxative such as Epsom salts after dinner. This step helps to flush the system with water, washing out the toxins which have been dislodged. Before bedtime, drink half a cup of warm olive oil mixed with some fresh lemon juice. The olive oil will help congeal any stones which may be released when flushing the kidneys. The next morning, you may notice little green pellets in your urine or otherwise. These are likely small kidney stones which have formed out of deposits in your kidneys. You may repeat the nighttime routine for the fifth day to make sure your system is clear.

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3. When magnesium is deficient due to high blood pressure and toxic overload, kidney function can be seriously compromised. To ensure that your body is getting enough magnesium, which keeps the kidneys functioning well while nourishing the body, make sure you eat as many organic, dark green vegetables as possible. Additionally, seeds, nuts and whole grains will help keep your magnesium levels where they need to be.

4. A tea made by boiling pieces of peeled ginger root with a few pinches of turmeric added has astringent properties, helping to rid waste products from the kidneys. Once you boil the tea, strain it and drink it twice a day until your urine clears.

5. Water is perhaps the most important element in a kidney detoxification program. Eight to 10 glasses of pure water a day prevents mineral salts from collecting and eventually becoming stones that block kidney function. Additionally, water will provide a constant flush to the system, assisting the kidneys in routing out unnecessary toxin buildup.

6. Watermelon Soother

12 centimetres watermelon
2 tablespoons raspberry
6 strawberries
1 carrot
½ cucumber
½ cup parsley

Method: use a juicer to juice each individual ingredient into a single container. Stir and serve. Drink 2-5 glasses per week. Drink within 24 hours.

Follow this up by saying that this is one piece to the puzzle to healing your kidneys, and should be used in conjunction with other natural treatments. A famous Australian doctor, Dr. Sandra Cabot, mentions in her “Raw Juices Can Save Your Life” book that her grandmother was struck by kidney disease (glomerulo-nephritis), and by using juices alone cured her condition. While I think it is excellent to practice juicing where possible, I think it would be unwise just to do this alone. When combined with nutrition, diet, exercise, and herbal medicine, you have a powerful combernation.

Rice

You should also avoid potassium for proper kidney function. Your nerves and muscles need potassium to work, but high potassium levels can weaken your muscles. Kidneys remove excess potassium from the blood when they are working properly. If you have too much potassium in your blood, your kidneys will be forced to work harder to remove it. One of the most versatile foods that is also low in potassium is rice. By substituting rice for potatoes, you can reduce your potassium intake and promote healthy kidney function.

Soy Milk and Cheese

Your bones need the mineral phosphorous to remain strong. Healthy kidneys will keep the levels of phosphorus in your blood from getting too high and having adverse effects on your health. Too much phosphorus may be more than your kidneys can handle and cause kidney failure. This causes the level of phosphorus in your blood to continue to rise, making your bones weak and brittle. Dairy products contain a lot of phosphorus. Substituting milk and cheese for versions made with soy will greatly reduce your phosphorous intake and may boost your overall kidney health.

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Top 16 kidney-friendly super foods

Here’s a list of the top 16 kidney-friendly super foods. These foods are good for everyone, not just people with kidney disease, so by using them in your family’s meals, you’ll be helping your loved ones enjoy good health too.

1. Red bell peppers

Red bell peppers are a good choice for those concerned about kidney health, because they’re low in potassium. In addition, they add color and taste to any dish, while packing a generous portion of vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They also contain the antioxidant lycopene, which protects against certain types of cancer.

If you’re following the kidney diet, it’s easy to add red bell peppers to your food plan. Mix them into tuna or chicken salad or eat raw with dip. Roasted, they’re great for topping sandwiches or green salads. Chop them up for use in egg dishes, such as omelets or scrambled eggs, add them to kabobs for grilling or stuff them with a ground beef or turkey mixture for a tasty baked entrée.

2. Cabbage

Crunchy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable filled with phytochemicals, chemical compounds found in certain fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals work to break apart free radicals. Many phytochemicals are believed to combat cancer and support cardiovascular health.

Inexpensive cabbage is a great addition to your eating plan, because it’s also high in vitamins K and C, high in fiber and a good source of vitamin B6 and folic acid, yet it’s low in potassium, so it’s especially kidney-friendly.

If you’re following the dialysis diet, add cabbage by turning it into coleslaw or use as a topping for fish tacos. Cabbage can be boiled, steamed or microwaved and then enjoyed with a touch of butter or cream cheese and a sprinkling of pepper or caraway seeds. Other nutritious meal options include cabbage rolls and stuffed cabbage.

3. Cauliflower

Another kidney-friendly super food is cauliflower. This cruciferous vegetable brings lots of vitamin C to your plate, along with folate and fiber. In addition it contains compounds that help your liver neutralize toxic substances.

Cauliflower can be eaten raw with dip or in salads. Steamed or boiled, it can be seasoned and turned into a great side dish. You can even mash cauliflower as a dialysis-friendly replacement for mashed potatoes.

4. Garlic

Garlic is good for reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol. It also has antioxidant and anti-clotting properties. (Cooking garlic will not affect its antioxidant properties, but it will reduce its anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory effects.)

If you’re following the dialysis diet, use garlic powder instead of garlic salt to add extra flavor to your meals without adding extra sodium. Garlic can be used in cooking many dishes: meat, vegetables or tomato sauce, for instance. Once you start cooking with garlic, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it.

5. Onion

Another popular food used for seasoning is the onion. Onion is full of flavonoids, particularly quercetin. Flavonoids are natural chemicals that prevent the deposit of fatty material in blood vessels and add pigmentation (color) to plants. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that is believed to help reduce heart disease and protect against many forms of cancer. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Low in potassium, onions are not only kidney-friendly; they also contain chromium, a mineral that assists your body with the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Onions can be enjoyed raw or cooked in a variety dishes.

6. Apples

An apple a day really does help keep the doctor away! High in fiber and anti-inflammatory properties, apples help reduce cholesterol, prevent constipation, protect against heart disease and decrease your risk of cancer.

Renal-friendly apples can be eaten raw or cooked. Or get their health benefits by drinking apple juice or cider.

7. Cranberries

Cranberries are great for preventing urinary tract infections, because they make urine more acidic and help keep bacteria from attaching to the inside of the bladder. They’ve also been shown to protect against cancer and heart disease.

Although we think of cranberries as a holiday side dish, cranberry juice can be enjoyed daily for added nutrition. Or toss a handful of dried cranberries into your cereal or salad.

8. Blueberries

These tasty berries get their blue color from antioxidant compounds called anthocyanidins. Blueberries get high marks for nutrition, thanks to natural compounds that reduce inflammation and lots of vitamin C and fiber. They also contain manganese, which contributes to healthy bones.

Use blueberries to top off your morning cereal, whip them up in a fruit smoothie or enjoy them in a baked treat, such as muffins or crisp.

9. Raspberries

Raspberries contain a compound called ellagic acid, which helps neutralize free radicals. The berry’s red color comes from antioxidants called anthocyanins. Raspberries are packed with fiber, vitamin C and manganese. They also have plenty of folate, a B vitamin. Raspberries have properties that help stop cancer cell growth and the formation of tumors.

Sprinkle fresh raspberries on cereal, or whip them up in a kidney-friendly fruit smoothie.

10. Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in two types of antioxidants, plus they contain lots of vitamin C, manganese and fiber. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and also help keep your heart healthy.

Like most berries, they’re wonderful on cereal or in smoothies. Add whipped topping for a quick dessert, or puree them for a fresh addition to pound or angel food cake.

11. Cherries

Cherries are filled with antioxidants and phyto chemicals that protect your heart. When eaten daily, they have been shown to reduce inflammation.

Fresh cherries make a delicious snack. Of course, cherry pie is a popular dessert, but there’s also cherry crisp, cherry cheesecake and even cherry coffee cake. Cherry sauce makes a nice accompaniment to lamb or pork.

12. Red grapes

The color in red grapes comes from several flavonoids. These are good for your heart, because they prevent oxidation and reduce the chance of blood clots. One flavonoid in grapes, resveratrol, may boost production of nitric oxide, which increases muscle relaxation in blood vessels for better blood flow. Flavonoids also help protect you from cancer and prevent inflammation.

Choose those with red or purple skin grapes for the highest flavonoid content. Eat grapes as a snack. When frozen, they make a good thirst-quencher for those on a fluid-restricted diet. Add grapes to fruit or chicken salad. Or drink grape juice.

13. Egg whites

Did you know that egg whites are pure protein? They provide the highest quality protein there is, along with all of the essential amino acids. If you’re on the kidney diet, it’s good to note that egg whites have less phosphorus than other protein sources, such as egg yolks or meats.

Use egg whites for omelets or egg white sandwiches. You can also add them to smoothies or shakes. Hard boil eggs and use the whites to use in tuna or green salads.

14. Fish

Another high-quality source of protein is fish. Both the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association recommend that you include fish in your meal plan two or three times a week. Besides being a great source of protein, fish contains anti-inflammatory fats called omega-3s. These healthy fats help prevent diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. They also help lower LDL (the bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (the good cholesterol).

The types of fish that have the most omega-3s are salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, herring and rainbow trout.

15. Olive oil

Research has shown that people in countries where olive oil is used instead of other types of oils tend to have lower rates of cancer and heart disease. This is believed to be due to olive oil’s many good components: oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid which protects against oxidation and polyphenols and antioxidant compounds that prevent inflammation and oxidation.

Use virgin or extra virgin olive oil – they’re higher in antioxidants. Olive oil can be used in cooking or to make salad dressing, as a dip for bread and as a marinade for vegetables.

16. Coconut Water for Urinary Tract problems

At the market or vegetable section of the grocery store you can often find fresh coconuts. Fresh water from the coconut can help urinary tract symptoms. I have used a hammer and large nail to pour out the water through a large straw. We collected the water in a glass jar and drank the water. The taste is refreshing and slightly sweet. The coconut is an amazing powerhouse of anti-aging properties. Try it for smooth skin and younger complexion! It is known for some of the following things: