by E K Stapleton

Created on: October 09, 2008

Have you ever been suddenly struck by excruciating pain your back, side, abdomen or groin area? Did you also suffer frequent, painful urination, feel kind of nauseated and possibly experience a few bouts of vomiting? Chances are good kidney stones were the culprit, but you don't need me to tell you that. Trust me, having suffered from them, it's something you don't soon forget. What you may not know is there are many natural cures that will bring you relief without the cost or risk of prescription medication, surgery or other therapies.

Best described as hard, stone like masses in one or both kidneys, they are usually the result of chemicals in the urine. Typically they are eliminated from the body in the urine stream, usually without being noticed. As their size can vary from a grain of sand to that of a golf ball, there may come a time when their size and jagged shape cause them to become lodged in the kidney or urinary tract, or create blockages within the tract. The end result is pain, and lots of it. I would rank it up there with child birth, sciatica and appendicitis, as I've had the pleasure of all. The intensity of the pain leaves you thinking of nothing but passing those stones. Natural cures help to dissolve the stones, ease pain and decrease the chance of a recurrence, without the risk of side effects.

The healing power of plain old water is often overlooked. Providing your body lots of water sets off a chain reaction of events within the internal organs. Water provides the fluid needed to hydrate cells and eliminate toxins from the body. Indulging in plenty of water will boost kidney function, and quite possibly flush the stones out of your system.

In traditional Chinese medicine the juice from fresh alfalfa is used to treat stones in the kidneys and bladder. You can rid your kidneys of those agony inflicting stones in as few as three days, with the help of alfalfa tablets. Taking two tablets every hour you are awake, and being sure to drink plenty of water as well, should have you pain and stone free in three days, give or take.

Apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium and helps to neutralize excessively alkaline urine. Mixing two tablespoons in a glass of water and drinking provides a great alternative cure. This should be done three times a day until the stones are passed. Afterwards it can be consumed a few times a week, as a preventative measure, to prevent a painful recurrence.

Countries like Japan and the Philippines have long used Banaba tea

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