The most important thing is to drink plenty of water to help flush them from your system.
The water should be consumed at regular intervals throughout the day and as much as possible throughout the night.
Drinking water in this volume produces between 2.5 to 3 liters of very light-colored urine.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegarcontains acetic acid, which can alter the pH balance of urine.
Some studies suggest that it can protect against calcium stones, as well as uric acid and cystine stones.
Overusing apple cider vinegar can lead to potassium loss and even damage to tooth enamel.
Pomegranate
Drinking pomegranate juicehas long been studied as a natural method to prevent kidney stones.
Rich in antioxidants, pomegranate is known to reduce inflammation and prevent the formation of calcium crystals.
Lab studies published in 2020 suggest that wheatgrass extract may help dissolve and break up calcium stones.
Further research in humans is needed.
Celery Juice
Celery juiceis known to exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects due to its high content ofplant-basedflavonoids.
It is also frequently used to treat urinary tract diseases, including kidney stones.
Khellin has been shown in animal studies to promote urination and prevent the formation of calcium stones.
Roselle is most often brewed as a sour tea.
Natural Pain Relief
Kidney stones can take up to six weeks to pass on their own.
Herbal remedies like khellin, horse gram, and stinging nettle may also help prevent or treat kidney stones.
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