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April 2016 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net |
Home Remedies for
Kidney Pain
Variety of herbal teas are worth trying
By Harleena Singh, Staff Writer
The kidneys
are responsible
for many bodily
functions, especially flushing out
waste from. However, the kidneys can
become infected due to various reasons. Here are some effective home
remedies for kidney pain that are
affordable, safe, natural and without
side effects.
• Remain hydrated – Drink plenty
of water. It flushes out toxins from
your body and prevents the formation
of kidney stones. Water dilutes urine,
preventing salt and minerals from
clustering and forming kidney stones.
Water also flushes out those kidney
stones present in the ureter (the thin
tube connecting the kidney to the
bladder). Doctors suggest drinking
one to two liters of water as soon
as you realize you are about to have
intense back pain, a pre-symptom for
kidney pain. Avoid alcohol and coffee
until the infection has cleared because
these can aggravate a frequent or
urgent need to urinate.
• Drink fresh lemon juice – Lemon
juice is one of the best natural remedies for kidney pain and kidney
stones. The acetic acid in citrus
fruits helps break up and dissolve the
stones. Be sure to use fresh lemon
and not lemon-flavored drinks.
• Drink different teas – There are
various types of tea you can try to
relieve kidney pain. Dandelion tea has
diuretic properties, which means it
increases urine output and helps flush
the kidneys to relieve pain. Dandelion
tea can also stimulate blood circulation in the kidneys. Parsley tea is
a proven diuretic used by medical
herbalists to treat bladder and kidney
issues. Even applying the paste of
parsley can help reduce swelling and
inflammation. It helps flush toxins )