Detoxify or Cleanse Kidneys with Natural & Safe Ways.

First of all, observe yourself. Whether you have frequent bloating and chronic fatigue? Are you suffered from the symptoms include nausea, bad taste in mouth, decreased appetite, generalize fatigue, swelling of the ankles and lower legs, itching and dry skin, foamy and bloody urine and mental status changes. If your answer is yes, start to think about detoxifying your kidneys.

Kidneys – one of the hardest working organs of the body that have millions of nephrons. They filter out waste. This waste is removed through urine. When kidneys become unhealthy, they lose the ability to efficiently filter out waste and resultantly toxins start to accumulate in the blood. Excess waste in the body can cause the disease. Other functions of kidneys are to monitor blood pressure, make red blood cells, regulate calcium for strong bones and balance out electrolyte levels.  

When you have a plan to detoxify kidneys or to cleanse kidneys, it gives your body the extra fighting chance in future. Even after a kidney cleanse, it is difficult to keep it healthy because cleanse at a time may be helpful for removal of accumulated toxins but it does not necessarily stop them from accumulating again. So to keep your kidneys healthy and operating at its peak efficiency, it is recommended to adopt cleanse-plan at least twice a year.       

This plan should include                                                          

Avoid of all toxins, chemicals, sugar, refined and processed food, dairy products, caffeine and saturated fats from your food.                                                                

Also avoid the foods that are high in uric acid e.g., meat proteins whether chick, red meat or fish, fats, yeast and beer. Uric acid is produced on breaking down of ‘Purine’, a chemical which is naturally made in the body. This uric acid can crystallize in the blood, accumulate around the joints and create the pain thereat.      

Also stop drinking and smoking at least one week before and after your cleanse.

The foods which are beneficial to the kidneys are here under:

1.Apple Cider Vinegar Drink:

The drink boosts the immune system and detoxifies the body. The components of the drink e.g., citric, acetic and phosphorous acid help the breaking down and preventing kidney stone formation.

Drink this mix three times a day for one week whereat first doze in the morning when you wake up. But for maintenance purpose drink once or twice daily.   

2. Berries:

Eat Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and cranberries because these are rich in vitamins, minerals, flavonoid antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties.

3. Garlic Drinks: 

Garlic, a natural diuretic, forces out excess sodium and water from the body and into urine. It also decreases your blood pressure. It also protects kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and blood from accumulation of harmful toxins and heavy metals.

Add garlic when your food is cooking because cooked garlic gives pleasant aroma and increase the taste. 
(Read more: Health Benefits of Garlic Ginger Paste.)

4. Turmeric:

Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti inflammatory properties. Its main content called curcumin is beneficial for kidneys disease patients.

5. Carrot Juice:    

Carotene present in the carrot fights against cancer and removes toxins and heavy metals for the kidneys.

You can eat carrots in raw form without peeling.    

You can also take carrot juice in the morning on an empty stomach.
(Read more: Amazing Benefits of Cool Juices in this Summer.) 

6. Eat Watermelon:       

It contains more than 90% water, providing essential fluids the body needs during a cleanse. Watermelon, a diuretic, encourages urine flow that aids the removal of toxins from the kidneys. 

Watermelon is rich in potassium which helps break down kidney stones so wastes can be removed through normal urination. Potassium also lowers blood pressure which is important aspect of kidney health.
(Read more: Health Benefits of Watermelon)

Make a Note: The information is just for education purposes and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. So consult your doctor before adopting above suggestions.