How to Understand a Kidney Cleansing Fast
Understand the functions of the kidney to realize the necessity for cleansing it through this fast (see "How to do a Kidney Cleansing Fast").
Things You'll Need:
Herbal Teas
1
Understand that your kidneys filter your body's blood supply. Your right kidney filters mercury, copper, DDT, and arsenic-bound chemicals.
2
Understand that improper diet, especially one with too much alcohol, red or smoked meats, or canned fish and pork, can be very hard on your kidney.
3
Realize that signs of kidney trouble can be stiffness of your neck, stiffness of your arms, back trouble and fuzzy eyesight.
4
Understand that the idea of this fast is to give your kidneys a short break to heal themselves, as well as providing them with optimal fuel to help in their healing process.
5
Realize that a heatlhy, balanced diet, including regular exercise and plenty of water is the best way to maintain a healthy kidney and avoid painful kidney stones. This fast is a means to giving your kidney a washing out, but continued maintenance is recommended.
6
Do some research on your own to find out more about caring for your kidneys.
Tips & Warnings
Dandelion root is thought to be a great blood and kidney cleanser. Make herbal teas from it during your fast.
Chamomile tea is also recommended for people with kidney troubles.
Pregnant women and
children
should not fast.
Consult your health care provider before going on this fast especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, ulcerative colitis, or epilepsy; if you are under 18 or underweight; or if you are on medication.
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Understand the functions of the kidney to realize the necessity for cleansing it through this fast (see "How to do a Kidney Cleansing Fast").
Things You'll Need:
Herbal Teas
1
Understand that your kidneys filter your body's blood supply. Your right kidney filters mercury, copper, DDT, and arsenic-bound chemicals.
2
Understand that improper diet, especially one with too much alcohol, red or smoked meats, or canned fish and pork, can be very hard on your kidney.
3
Realize that signs of kidney trouble can be stiffness of your neck, stiffness of your arms, back trouble and fuzzy eyesight.
4
Understand that the idea of this fast is to give your kidneys a short break to heal themselves, as well as providing them with optimal fuel to help in their healing process.
5
Realize that a heatlhy, balanced diet, including regular exercise and plenty of water is the best way to maintain a healthy kidney and avoid painful kidney stones. This fast is a means to giving your kidney a washing out, but continued maintenance is recommended.
6
Do some research on your own to find out more about caring for your kidneys.
Tips & Warnings
Dandelion root is thought to be a great blood and kidney cleanser. Make herbal teas from it during your fast.
Chamomile tea is also recommended for people with kidney troubles.
Pregnant women and
children
should not fast.
Consult your health care provider before going on this fast especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, ulcerative colitis, or epilepsy; if you are under 18 or underweight; or if you are on medication.
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