Natural Treatments for Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney diseases are some of the most important health related disorders faced by people all over the world today. There are several reasons for kidney diseases, like high blood pressure, diabetes, high levels of bad cholesterol in blood, etc.

These problems can be treated by natural methods. There are a large number of natural treatment methods available for kidney diseases. Let us have a look at some important natural remedies.

Best Natural Treatments for Kidney

Drink Lots of Water

Three to four liters of water every day is necessary for keeping the kidneys in good health. As the main function of the kidneys is to remove toxins from the body, it needs a lot of water to perform that function.

Toxins like urea, ammonia, uric acid and excess salts need to be dissolved in water very well before they are excreted. Urine of a healthy human being contains about 97% of water. Lack of water in the diet leads to accumulation of salts in between nephrons, and that leads to kidney stone.

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice is another natural remedy for all types of kidney diseases. Some people drink lemon juice with olive oil extract and that ensures a soothing effect on kidneys and enhances their function. After drinking this mixture, it is necessary to drink a lot of water. Water and lemon juice combination act like an elixir to drive away any possibilities of kidney stone. Before drinking that water, one tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar should be added to it, which increases the effect of this combination.

Kidney Bean

Kidney bean is another food which is recommended by doctors for the health of kidneys. It is necessary to boil the kidney beans in boiling water for at least 6 hours.

Strain this liquid with a Cheese garment. Cool it down for about a couple of hours, and this liquid can be drunk at any time to ease the pain.

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate is a perfect food for kidney patients. This fruit has traces of acerbic and caustic. So the juice extracted from these fruits is the perfect natural healing for the kidneys. Before drinking this juice, ensure that you have selected only those fruits which are grown in natural farming methods, and plucked freshly for extracting its juice.

Watermelon

Melons of all varieties are best for the health of kidneys. They are full of potassium salts and have a very low content of sodium. Potassium has been linked with lowered levels of blood pressure and sodium is responsible for elevated blood pressure.

So watermelon and some other fruits like banana, papaya, etc. help to reduce blood pressure, and thereby help to keep the kidneys healthy. It is a well known fact that high blood pressure is one of the most important reasons for kidney failure.

Basil

Basil has a very important place in Indian traditional medicine. Mixing basil leaves while making tea is the best way to use them.

Natural antioxidants present in basil leaves act as perfect medicines for kidneys. In fact they are helpful for improving the health of all parts of our body.

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