The function of the kidneys is to remove toxins and waste from the bloodstream through urine .
When the load of toxins becomes too much for your kidneys, their functioning becomes more slow, causing us to become more susceptible to stones, infections, cysts, tumors and finally renal failure.
Therefore to eliminate toxins it is necessary to consider the Feeding:
Proteins: It is recommended to consume proteins in moderation, since these in excess can be an extra load for the kidney. It turns out that they are harmful because their digestion and metabolism produces the greatest amount of waste byproducts. This by-product waste is called creatinine and is the main reason why creatinine is measured in patients with kidney problems. If the creatinine levels rise, there should be a problem in the functions of filtering and eliminating the kidneys.
E l Consumption of fats must also be in moderation tilt for good quality fats, such as vegetable oils such as olive oil. Regarding sugars, avoid consuming them if possible in its entirety.
Although scientists are still arguing about it, the list of things you should possibly avoid include alcohol, caffeine and chocolate. [19659003] Suppresses the consumption of processed foods or foods that contain a lot of salt such as canned goods, and sausages. Finally it is also recommended to avoid the consumption of salt in excess.
Water: The most important thing to detoxify your kidneys is to have a high consumption of clean and natural water . Drinking ten to twelve glasses of water a day helps filter accumulated toxins.
Fruits and vegetables rich in potassium help cleanse the kidneys: Citrus fruits like grape, orange, melon , banana, kiwi and plum are rich sources of potassium. But consult your doctor if you have kidney problems, such as kidney failure, because in this case you can not consume too much potassium.
Milk and yogurt are also a good source of potassium.
Barley is another grain excellent used to clean and prevent damage to the kidneys.
Medicinal plants to clean the kidneys
There are plants that can help us clean the kidneys and improve its function as they are anti-inflammatory of the urinary tract as well as have a diuretic effect that promotes the expulsion of waste products. Consult before with your doctor as they are not recommended when there is already a pathology to the kidney.
Parsley : It is an aromatic herb with diuretic properties, thus reducing the accumulation of toxins in the kidneys and improving health of the urinary tract.
Celery Seeds : The root has been used as a natural diuretic for centuries.
The way to prepare them is very easy, put on the stove a saucepan with a liter of water and when it is boiling, add a handful of fresh parsley branches or the celery root, allowing it to boil for ten more minutes. Afterwards it is left to cool, filtered and stored in the refrigerator in a glass bottle.
To purify the kidneys and eliminate the toxins, a glass of any of these liquids should be taken daily for a week.
Dandelion: It is rich in potassium and acts similar to a diuretic, which means that it helps purify excess water from the body. Therefore, it is very useful to increase the frequency of urine.
As a cleansing agent, taking ten to fifteen drops of dandelion mother tincture three times a day is useful to detoxify the kidneys and the dose can be maintained for up to 6 months.
After a kidney cleanse, the pain in the back of the back, hands, feet and toes may disappear. It also helps eliminate edema - fluid retention - and cystitis (urinary tract infection).
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