A kidney stone is a solid crystal aggregation in kidney made up of dietary minerals present in urine like; calcium, oxalate and phosphorous or due to less intake of fluids. Surprisingly these are more evident in men when compared to women thus; they have to be much more careful in arresting and eradicating this problem.

We are notified of the presence of a kidney stone due to pain in the groin, uncontrolled urine reflexes and blood in urine. These are the commonest indications.

Once we are diagnosed with kidney stones or renal calculus, there some dietary changes to made for better results; the fluid intake should be exponentially increased, High intake of animal protein, sugars and sodium increase the occurrence of kidney stones so, these food habits should be discarded!

Fortunately, the nature has provided us with certain herbs which act as kidney stone dissolving drugs. Since, these are just herbs even if you aren’t a victim of Kidney stone please include them in to your diet-plans for a better living!!

Pomegranate: Both Doctors and Scientists have certified pomegranate juice as well as its seed as natural remedies for kidney calculus, owing to its caustic properties. It has a inhibitory effect on calculus formation and on renal cell damage.

Cranberries: These petite berries have been used as medicine for Urinary tract-related issues from times immemorial. Cranberries have not only proven to treat and prevent Urinary-tract infections, kidney stones but also maintain healthy bladder

The big fruit – Watermelon is considered as one of the best natural treatments for kidney stones. Due to its diuretic properties, the urine volume is increased and so are the risks of kidney stones reduced. Consumption of watermelon has a cleansing action on kidneys besides preventing and dissolving kidney stones!

Surgical removal of kidney stones is the finally measure taken. When it can be cure by eating right! Why walk into an operation theatre??

Eat Right!
Stay Healthy and Wealthy!!

-- Siri