I put this kidney cleanse tutorial together because so many people struggle with kidney stones and infections. About 1 in 10 people will have a kidney stone at some point in their life. Diets high in refined sugar, sodium and animal protein, along with not drinking enough water and high stress, all raise the risk, and that describes most of the American diet.
Your kidneys are responsible for so many things in your body:
- Activating vitamin D and balancing minerals in your blood
- They regulate blood pressure
- Regulate and control the production of red blood cells
- Balance your body’s fluid levels, stopping water retention and dehydration.
The stones are painful to pass as they are sharp and jagged, but there are easy remedies and solutions and you can take a proactive stance and clean out those kidneys so that you do not develop these problems. Download/print out the free protocol for easy less painful way to rid your kidneys of them and to follow along with the video.
If you are wondering what they look like:
Kidneys need the proper amount of water each day to be able to do their job.
See the chart below to see how much water your kidneys need to be healthy:
Your Hardworking Kidneys
Your two kidneys are each about the size of a fist, and together they filter all of your blood many times a day. They pull out waste and extra water to make urine, keep your minerals like sodium and potassium in balance, and help control your blood pressure. Because they do so much quiet work behind the scenes, we often do not think about them until something goes wrong. A kidney cleanse is a way to say thank you and give them some extra support.
How Often to Do a Kidney Cleanse
A kidney cleanse is good to do about once a year, or after a season of eating poorly, being sick, or not drinking enough water. Plan it for a week when you can rest and keep a water bottle with you at all times, since water is the heart of this cleanse.
Signs Your Kidneys Need Support
- Dark urine or not urinating very often
- Lower back or side aches
- Swelling or puffiness in the ankles or around the eyes
- Frequent urinary tract infections
- A history of kidney stones
Simple Ways to Love Your Kidneys
- Drink enough water every day. This is the number one way to prevent stones. See my post on daily water intake.
- Add lemon to your water. The citrate in lemons can help prevent some kinds of stones.
- Cut back on salt, sugar and soda.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables and less processed food.
- Limit high-purine foods if you have had uric acid stones. See my post on uric acid crystals.
Kidney Cleanse Safety
Please see a doctor right away if you have severe pain in your back or side, pain with fever or chills, blood in your urine, nausea and vomiting with pain, or you can not pass urine. These can be signs of a kidney stone that is stuck or a kidney infection. Do not do a cleanse if you have kidney disease, are pregnant or nursing, or take medications without talking to your doctor first. Juniper berry and other strong oils should not be used with kidney disease or during pregnancy. Learn more about kidney stones on MedlinePlus.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
