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Herb Corner                                        Kidney stones can form when the diet is highly acidic or
                                                                 alkaline, they can be the result of genetics, being sedentary
                                                                 (this is because low activity causes your bones to release
                                                                 more calcium), having high blood pressure (doubles your
                 Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in   risk), or a diet high in sugar or salt (salt increases amount of
            Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with  a Masters  calcium oxalates in urine). Digestive disorders also play a role
              of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of  herbal experience.  A   in the formation of stones since digestion affects the rate of
              member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the   absorption of calcium and other minerals. Some medications
              American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522  like Lasix or antacids also increase the risk of producing
           See Herb Corner events on inside front cover          stones. Also people who live in the “Kidney Belt” (SE USA) are
                                                                 more prone to Kidney stones because they tend to be more
                                                                 dehydrated.
                  Herbal Approaches for                             When using herbs, the best remedy is prevention. Once you

             Dealing with Kidney Stones                          have had stones there is a greater chance of re-occurrence.
                                                                 Urinary toners and cleansing herbs like Cleavers, Uva-ursi,
                                                                 Holy Basil, Nettle and Basil help strengthen the health of
                                                                 the Urinary System by balancing electrolytes in the urine.
              Kidney stones are mineral deposits or organic      Dandelion, Chickweed, Holy Basil, or Nettles can help to keep
            substances that build up in the kidneys.  Roughly    the kidneys and bladder clear so that crystals don’t form into
            1million Americans develop Kidney Stones every year. Kidney   stones washing them away before they become too large.
            stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf
            ball and can cause moderate to excruciating pain depending   You may want to use herbs like Corn Silk or Marshmallow to
            on their size. If they become too large they can cause   soothe the irritated tissue within the urinary tract making
            permanent damage to the urinary tract. This is not something   it easier for the passage of crystals and tiny stones before
            to be ignored.                                       they develop into larger stones. Antilithics like Gravel root,
                                                                 Hydrangea, Parsley root and Stone root help soften and
            For most people kidney stones will pass without damaging   dissolve small stones. Herbs that are antiseptic to the Urinary
            the urinary tract. Or you may have had stones for years; but   system like Uva-Ursi or Cleavers can help prevent infections
            the larger they become the more symptoms and pain you will   that can be caused when crystals scrape along the walls of
            have. If you have Kidney stones you may notice pain in your   the Urinary tract. And antispasmodics can be used to relax the
            sides and back just below the ribs, the pain can radiate to   walls of the Urinary tract; this will help the stones pass easier,
            your lower abdomen and down to the groin area. You may   some good herbs for this are Cramp bark, Stone root and Black
            have more frequent painful urination with cloudy, bloody or   Haw.
            foul smelling urine. And there may be fever, chills, nausea and
            vomiting.                                            Don’t forget to
                                                                 drink more water;
                                                                 research has shown
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