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  Reducing Salt/Sodium Intake The human body carefully regulates sodium levels. When excess sodium is excreted in the urine, calcium is also excreted proportionally. In other words, the more sodium is consumed and excreted, the more calcium will be lost in the urine. Excess calcium in the urine can lead to the re-formation of stones: an increase in salt in the diet causes an increase in salt in the urine and an excess secretion of calcium and thereby increases the risk of calcium stones. Patients must reduce dietary salt levels, including fast foods, packaged or canned foods, and salty snacks. Paying attention to food packaging labels can be important. Eating in restaurants scares control over sodium intake. The goal is to consume less than two grams of sodium per day. A clinical dietitian can be used to achieve this goal. Citrus Fruits Citrus fruits that contain citrate will reduce the risk of stones, this is true of orange and lemon juice, but in contrast, grapefruit juice incre...

  Excessive Drinking People with a history of kidney and urinary tract stones are usually advised to drink plenty of fluids during the day - about 2.5 to 3 liters of fluid a day - until clear urine that is light to transparent is obtained. It is customary to set a drinking goal until at least 2 liters of urine are obtained in a 24-hour urine collection test. Living in a hot climatic zone, or strenuous exercise - sometimes require even more drinking. A 24-hour urine collection test is sometimes required to assess whether the amount of fluid the patient is drinking is sufficient. Learn About  the Source of the Problem Checking what type of stones you are dealing with. There are oxalate stones and there are urate stones (based on oxalic acid and uric acid respectively). The reason for the importance of clarification is that the treatment is sometimes reversed between the types. To check, the urologist asks for a urine collection test for urates and oxalates. Lemon   Incorpor...

  Improves the Function of the Immune System It is no secret that lemons have a high amount of vitamin C, which is needed to fight diseases like the flu. The vitamin has anti-inflammatory effects, and it supports and complements asthma treatments and symptoms of many breathing problems, strengthening the immune system   In addition, it improves the absorption of iron in the blood, which is also important for the functioning of the immune system. Furthermore, you can also find saponin in lemon water, which has antimicrobial qualities that help keep flu and colds away, in addition to a high amount of potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve activity and helps control blood pressure. Prevents the Formation of Kidney Stones The citric acid found in lemon causes urine to be less acidic and can break down small stones. Citrate and water are a combination again that can help flush kidney stones out of the body. It Stimulates the Digestive System Drinking a glass of water with lemo...

  The modern lifestyle, where we often eat fast and processed foods, do not eat enough fiber, do not drink enough water and do not go on time for convenience; Drugs that may encourage constipation, from iron supplements to drugs to treat high blood pressure; And even various diseases - all of which can cause constipation, and lead not only to great suffering but also to damage in the process of removing waste from the body, which can damage a variety of systems in the body. Just before you seek medical attention, consider a natural treatment Warm Water with Lemon  It is recommended to start your day by drinking a glass of lukewarm water with fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of olive oil, or two to three glasses of lukewarm water without additives, on an empty stomach. Abdominal Massage To prevent the feces from sticking to the intestinal walls and also to aid in the action of the intestines. The massage is performed lying on the back, with the legs bent and their paws resting...