Kidney Detox

Regulate Water

In order for the body to have the perfect balance of water, the kidneys can work properly to remove excess water from the body, or to keep the water in the body when it needs more. Thus, nothing is more effective for kidney detox than drinking a lot of water.

Remove Waste Products

Some waste products like urea and creatinine are toxic and must be removed from the body. These wastes are removed by kidneys. Some of the other products the kidneys remove are excess minerals like potassium and sodium. What's more, they also regulate the levels of calcium and phosphate which are involved in bone production.

Produce Hormones

Healthy kidneys produce hormones that circulate in the blood and serve to regulate blood pressure, the production of red blood cells and the uptake of calcium from the bowel.

Try Grapes and Berries

You have probably heard that berries are a great source of antioxidants, and the best berries for antioxidants are cranberries and blueberries, which also strengthen the immune system and help cleanse the urinary tract, which can prevent infections. However, you should know grapes are just as rich in these vital nutrients. Besides, grapes contain a high level of potassium, which helps support kidney function and prevents the formation of kidney stones.

Eat Dark Green Vegetables

Dark green vegetables such as spinach, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, chard and asparagus are rich in chlorophyll, which boosts absorption of antioxidants in the kidneys. The antioxidants in these vegetables can also cleanse toxins, acids and even germs from the kidneys. What's more, chlorophyll can also boost the production of red blood cells, which can give you more energy and strengthen the immune system.

Drink Plenty of Water

The best and cheapest way to detoxify your kidneys and prevent kidney stones is to drink plenty of water. Doctors think that the average person should drink around eight average-sized glasses of water a day to prevent kidney stones. Persons with kidney problems may have to drink more: up to 12 glasses a day.

Don’t Forget the Herbs

A wide variety of herbs contain high levels of antioxidants and other substances that can boost kidney detoxification. Some of the best choices are nettle leaves, which are high in chlorophyll; dandelion, which is a natural diuretic or kidney cleanser; and agaricus blazei mushrooms, which can boost the immune system. Some other herbs like ginger and turmeric have also been shown to eliminate toxins and pathogens from the body in laboratory testing.

Add Millet and Barley to Your Diet

Millet and barley can speed up kidney detoxification because they are high in fiber but easy to digest. What's more, millet is also high in mineral content, including some potent antioxidants. And barley has been shown to cleanse the kidneys and eliminate some urinary tract infections.

Eat Watermelon

Watermelon is made up of 92% water, so it will help flush out small stones. Besides, it is a high source of potassium which is a mineral salt that helps dissolve kidney stones. Just enjoy it!

Drink Radish Juice

Radish is another powerful liver and gallbladder detoxifier and helps the kidneys flush out extra toxins. It also helps protect the body against infection because it is anti-inflammatory and even anti-fungal. If you suffer from kidney stones, drinking radish juice can help dissolve the stones so that your body is able to pass them.

Avoid Certain Foods and Drink

• Alcohol, caffeine and chocolate. Limit your intake of these things. They are not specifically bad for the kidneys: they are just not good for the body in general. So it’s a good idea to limit the amount of intake of these things.

• Protein. It has been proven that food high in protein, especially animal proteins, are harmful to the body because of the amount of waste products generated when digested. Instead, eat eggs, fish and tofu sparingly to keep your body's need of protein.