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    Published: Dec 11, 2017 by Dina-Marie · Modified: Jun 25, 2019 60 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

    Passing Kidney Stones Naturally

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    Knowing about passing kidney stones naturally was one of those natural remedies that was a life-saver. Talk about pain! That is what having a kidney stone is - it is no laughing matter!

    Passing Kidney Stones Naturally

    Having given birth to 10 children, I can say with confidence that having a kidney stone is the closest a man can come to childbirth! Passing kidney stones naturally is possible and it can be painless.

    Passing my first kidney stone while we lived in Switzerland was quite a surprise. After all, I had never had any problems with them before.

    My father was very much into natural solutions and natural remedies that work.

    The recipe found here (like the one used to pass gallstones) is one that he had typed on a piece of paper with no reference as to where it came from. But, both work!

    It was interesting to me that there is a familial tendency to kidney stones. My father had them and so have I. (NCBI)

    Doing more research, I learned that they could be caused by diet! I'll get into that more in a bit. First, let's talk about what kidney stones are...

    Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form in your kidneys.

    You may not even know that you have one until it begins to move around which causes the pain many experience with kidney stones. They can be found in any part of the urinary tract. (Mayo Clinic)

    The urinary tract is composed of the kidneys, ureters and bladder. 

    The kidneys (your body's filter system) make urine from water and your body's waste. The urine then travels down the tubes called ureters into the bladder, where it is stored. Urine leaves your body through the urethra.

    As kidney stones move through the urinary tract, pain is experienced and may change from being in the low back to another location. It may also become more intense and then ease off or visa versa.

    Passing Kidney Stones Naturally - urinary tract

     

    Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones

    • Severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs, lower abdomen and groin
    • Pain that comes and goes and varies in intensity
    • Nausea
    • Painful urination
    • Blood tinged urine - either pink, red or brown
    • Cloudy urine
    • Frequent urination similar to that of a bladder infection
    • Fever and chills if an infection is present
    • See more at Urology Health, Medical News Today,

    Cause of Kidney Stones

    • Dehydration - not drinking enough water. When the urine is concentrated, minerals are allowed to crystallize and stick together forming larger crystals or stones.
    • Changes in the normal balance of water, salts, minerals and other substances found in urine
    • Family history of kidney stones can predispose you to having them
    • Diets high in proteins, salt and sugar
    • Too much salt in the diet increases the amount of calcium the kidneys must filter
    • Weight gain, large waist size and high BMI (body mass index)
    • Surgery and digestive disorders can cause changes affecting your absorption of calcium and water which increases the levels of stone-forming substances in your urine. Examples include gastric bypass surgery, gout, chrohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease
    • Other medical conditions
    • More information at Urology Health, Medical News Today

     

    Types of Kidney Stones

    According to UrologyHealth.org:

    1. Calcium stones- this is the most common type of stone and is in the form of calcium oxalate or, less commonly, calicum phosphate
    2. Struvite stones- formed in response to an infection - most commonly a chronic urinary tract infection. Some bacteria make urine less acidic and more alkaline (basic). Magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite) stones form in alkaline urine.
    3. Uric acid stones - commonly found in people who do not drink enough, have a high protein diet or have gout
    4. Cystine stones - form in people with an inherited metabolic condition that causes too much cystinuria (an amino acid) to be excreted

    Preventing Kidney Stones

    • Drink plenty of fluids. The normal recommendation is 8 - 10 glasses per day. A good way to be sure is the color of your urine - it should be clear to light yellow. Dark yellow urine means you are not drinking enough!
    • Avoid foods high in oxalate. There is no need to completely avoid them but decrease them. These foods include dark green vegetables (like spinach), chocolate, nuts, cola, black tea.
    • Eat a balanced diet - not too much protein or salt
    • Drink lemonade made from real lemons. They contain citrate which may help prevent kidney stones.

    The recipe found here in Passing Kidney Stones Naturally has worked for me and for others.

    According to Healthline:

    The best home remedy to encourage the stone to pass is to drink lots of fluids, especially plain water and citrus juices such as orange or grapefruit. The extra fluid causes you urinate more, which helps the stone move and keeps it from growing.

    Healthline goes on to say this about lemon juice:

    You can add freshly squeezed lemons to your water as often as you like. Lemons contain citrate, which is a chemical that prevents calcium stones from forming. Citrate can also break up small stones, allowing them to pass more easily.

    A friend of my sister also used this effectively when other treatments had failed. He was nauseated, vomiting and just plain sick. After visits to his doctor, they did not want to do surgery and opted to wait. He tried this cleanse and it worked!

    If recognized in time, they can be passed without any difficulty. Doctors will normally give pain medication and tell you to drink plenty of water - causing you to pass the stone. (MedicineNet.com)

    If stones become lodged in the urinary tract, they can obstruct the flow of urine creating a urinary tract infection which will result in fever, chills and acute pain.

    I am sharing what has worked for me and do not claim to give medical advice. I know from experience that kidney stones are painful but this cleanse has worked for me!

    That being said, you are responsible for your health so, if you are concerned and especially if you have fever or chills, please see a doctor.

     

    Passing Kidney Stones Naturally - The Recipe

    Days 1 - 6:

    First thing each morning, squeeze the juice of one whole lemon into a pint of warm water and drink it right down. DO NOT ADD SUGAR!

    This is important because the drink goes straight to the kidneys and starts its purifying and healing process.

    Also On Day 6:

    Do not eat anything after 6 pm.

    At 6 pm, take 1 Tbsp Epsom salt with a full glass of water. Mix the Epsom salt in the water - it takes a bit of stirring. I take a big breath and down it quickly!

    At 8 pm repeat 1 Tbsp Epsom salt with a full glass of water.

    At 10 pm - mix and drink quickly, 4 oz. olive oil and 4 oz. lemon juice.

    After this, I go to bed. This will enable you to pass the kidney stones and I also, normally have varying sizes of bright green gallstones visible in the toilet. The Epsom salt acts as a laxative to quickly remove them from the intestinal tract.

    Notes:

    This part of the cleanse (day 6) is identical to the gallbladder cleanse found in How to Get Rid of Gallstones Naturally and is used for passing kidney stone also.

    Here is a link to the products that I use for this natural solution.

    • Epsom Salt
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice is needed for the first 6 days to drink in the morning but then bottled may be used for the evening dose which is mixed with olive oil.
    • Citrus juicer

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    1. Yakubu Kato says

      August 30, 2018 at 4:44 am

      Nice to read this. My mum is about 93 and has been diagnosed with kidney stones and doctors advised against surgery because of her age. Seondly, she has ulcer so I don't know what to do about this now since they said lemon can trigger ulcers.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        September 02, 2018 at 12:37 pm

        Yakubu, if your mother decides to do this, I hope it will help. I really cannot give medical advice but will be praying that you choose the right thing for her.

        Reply
    2. Becky says

      September 23, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Have you heard of anyone trying this when the kidney stone is stuck in the ureter?

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        September 24, 2018 at 9:22 am

        Becky, I have not but the lemon juice will help to break up the stones. I just have not had any experience with one in the ureter - maybe another reader?

        Reply
    3. Loi To says

      October 18, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Dina-Marie,
      I am so bless to be here, your blogs and emails content have top values for both physical and spiritual. Thank you so much!
      My ultrasound and CT scan showed that I have gallstones, kidney stones and prostate enlargement. I will start with pass gallstones today or tomorrow asa I got apple juice.

      About My enlarged prostate BPH that caused narrowing my urethra/urinal tube, bladder cannot be empty out. There are 2 surgery procedure options: Urolift and drill to open up the urethra tube. I wouldn’t select any. Do you or someone know any natural solution?

      I asked my General Surgion Specialist to hold on the removing my gallbladder. I was searching for a natural solution for over 3 months.

      Thank you so much for your information.

      God Bless!

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        October 20, 2018 at 7:17 am

        Loi, I am sorry but I do not. I use an Integrative Medicine Doctor - he is a medical doctor but trained to fight causes not just alleviate symptoms. Maybe you could find one in your area?

        Reply
    4. Jorge says

      November 05, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      Hello, I have a large kidney stone in my kidney and another one smaller stuck in my ureter near the bladder. I'm having a go at your recommendation. I'm on day 2 now. I'm trying to understand how Epson salt can help with kidney stones. Also seems like by having 2 Tbsp in 2 hours you have exceeded the daily recommendation in the package. Is that safe. The Epson salt I bought here in the UK days only one teaspoon per day. What do you think about that? Regards, Jorge.

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        November 06, 2018 at 5:09 pm

        Jorge, I have not had a problem and my package does not have an amount to exceed. Since you are only using it for this, I would not be worried. That being said, you need to do what is right for you and if you are concerned...it should be your decision. This recipe was one from my father and I have had used it with success as has several friends. I hope it helps you because, I firmly believe that this is the closest you will come to childbirth!

        Reply
    5. Shina Adetayo says

      March 29, 2019 at 6:45 am

      I have lower right side stomach pain and diagnosed with renal stone I advised to treat infection which I did after this I take lemon juice and take plenty of water since I don't feel any pain, please may I know the real has passed because over two months I have no pain again

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        April 11, 2019 at 5:25 pm

        Shina, you can either go by your symptoms (no longer having any pain) or go back to your doctor. There is a chance you passed it and did not realize it but it could still be there. Kidney stones normally hurt as they are moving.

        Reply
    6. Deepak Kumar says

      May 14, 2019 at 1:40 am

      thanks for sharing this tips

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        May 14, 2019 at 8:01 pm

        Deepak, I hope it helps!

        Reply
    7. Gemma says

      August 31, 2019 at 4:49 am

      Hi Dina-Marie,

      Thank you for this post about kidney stones..
      Aside from drinking the lemon water everyday for 6 days, is this all that can be consumed or is food allowed?

      I eat clean plant based foods, mostly raw, and drink water, herbal teas and occasionally homemade kombucha.

      Blessings and thanks 🙏

      Reply
      • Dina-Marie says

        September 04, 2019 at 10:45 am

        Gemma, I eat my normal diet while doing the cleanse.

        Reply
    8. Mich says

      February 13, 2020 at 1:01 am

      Many urologist will also push for medical procedures while true if the kidney stones become too large to pass there is the potential where it can become a medical emergency not to mention the worst pain a person can experience. Having said that one of the medical treatments is called Lithotripsy also known as shockwave to break up the kindney stone(s) but it doesn't come without it's risks. Be sure to ask your doctor questions, ask a lot of questions. Here is some information I found doing my own research, some of the important risks my doctor failed to mention to me. "The Acute and Long-Term Adverse Effects of Shock Wave Lithotripsy"
      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2900184

      Reply
    9. Ubaka Chika says

      May 12, 2020 at 3:01 am

      I have left kidney stones and ulcer, I am afraid if the lemon will trigger ulcer. Advice me on how to go about it. God bless u.

      Reply
      • Skylar says

        May 12, 2020 at 4:52 am

        Hey Ubaka! Definitely seek professional medical advice.

        Reply
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