Health DescriptionHealth Consultation Description: How do you prevent
Kidney Stones?
Expert ReplyCondition analysis:
A simple and most important lifestyle change to prevent stones is to drink more liquids-water is best. If you tend to form stones, you should try to drink enough liquids throughout the day to produce at least 2 quarts of urine in every 24-hour period. People who form calcium stones used to be told to avoid dairy products and other foods with high calcium content. But recent studies have shown that foods high in calcium, including dairy products, may help prevent calcium stones. Taking calcium in pill form, however, may increase the risk of developing stones. You may be told to avoid food with added vitamin D and certain types of antacids that have a calcium base. If you have very acidic urine, you may need to eat less meat, fish, and poultry. These foods increase the amount of acid in the urine. To prevent cystine stones, you should drink enough water each day to dilute the concentration of cystine that escapes into the urine, which may be difficult. More than a gallon of water may be needed every 24 hours, and a third of that must be drunk during the night.
Instructions:
Apple cider vinegar: Apply cider vinegar seems to be used as a remedy for several conditions including kidney stones. The high acid level in the vinegar helps break down the minerals that have hardened. Once the stone is broken down into smaller pieces, it can usually be passed. Mix about two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with six ounces of water. If it’s too distasteful, add a little sweeter, such as a teaspoon of honey to the mixture. Drink the tonic twice a day to help dissolve stones. In addition, drinking apple cider vinegar on a regular basis may also decrease the chance of future stones.