Foods for kidney stones

Did You Know: Every day, kidneys filter all of your blood about 50 times!

Top Five Fasting Products

1) Distilled Water - (H20)

Distilled water is pure, condensed steam, as nature intended. While spring water companies pretend that non-distilled water contains essential minerals, the reality is that humans do not absorb required minerals from water. Only chelated minerals (produced by vegetables) can be absorbed. Reverse osmosis is the next purest form of water.

2) Bentonite Clay - Aluminium Phyllosilicate (Montmorillonite)

Bentonite clay (available in two forms called sodium bentonite and calcium bentonite) is a form of volcanic ash that is a natural adsorbent and which has the remarkable ability to physically remove 25 times its weight in impurities from the body, including mercury, viruses and pesticide residues. Bentonite contains high levels of Iron, Magnesium and Silicon. Bentonite has laxative action and is also used in cement, ceramics, acne medication, cat litter, and to clarify white wine.

3) Psyllium (seed husks) – Plantago spp. (Plantaginaceae)

Psyllium seeds husks, available in powdered or capsule form, contain fiber along with the amazing ability to absorb massive amounts of water. One teaspoon of psyllium, when added to a ½ cup of water will create a mixture that becomes so thick within the first minute that it is the consistency of pudding. Psyllium acts as a laxative and provides soothing moisture to areas that are commonly chapped due to digestive acids. For this reason it is used to treat stomach ulcers and hemorrhoids.

4) Milk Thistle (seed) - Silybum marianum (Compositae)

Milk thistle is a flower whose seeds offer the antioxidant Silymarin, one of the most powerful liver tonics available. It is so potent that it serves as the antidote to poison Death Cap mushrooms, one of the most deadly natural substances known and one that would otherwise cause death within 24 hours. Milk thistle is used to treat cirrhosis of the liver and even promotes healing in those who continue to drink alcohol. It also promotes lactation and is a natural antidepressant.

5) Cascara Sagrada (bark) - Rhamnus purshiana (Rhamnacea)

Cascara Sagrada (or "sacred bark") is one of the only safe herbal laxatives besides psyllium. Used for over 1000 years, Cascara Sagrada bark promotes peristaltic action within 12 hours (the rule of thumb being "take in the PM for an AM BM [Bowel Movement]). Normally when we ingest meals the current meal helps move out the previous meals. However, during a fast it is essential to assist the elimination process in order to effectively remove the large amount of impurities that are trying to make a simultaneous exit.

Minerals and vitamins that help estrogen levels

Estrogen  plays a critical role in: 

• Bone strength

• Heart health

• Mood

Fortunately, there are ways to combat low estrogen, and they don’t all involve hormone replacement therapy (HRT) — treatments that contain female hormones. You may be able to boost your estrogen levels naturally by eating certain foods and taking herbal and vitamin supplements.

Some vitamins and minerals help your body produce estrogen and use it more effectively. To increase your estrogen levels, consider adding:

• Boron, a mineral that helps your body absorb testosterone and estrogen

• Vitamin B, which helps your body create and use estrogen

• Vitamin D, which functions as a hormone in the body and helps with estrogen production

• Vitamin E, because research shows vitamin E may help reduce hot flashes and insomnia.

Natural estrogen supplements

There are supplements believed to reduce the symptoms of low estrogen. But supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so talk to your PCP about any supplements you’re considering before taking them.

Natural supplements believed to affect estrogen levels include:

• Black cohosh: People use this Native American herbal remedy to treat menopause symptoms associated with low estrogen. One small study shows it to be especially effective in treating hot flashes.

• DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone): A synthetic version of this naturally occurring hormone — available as pills, powders and topical treatments — can help produce other hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.

• Red clover: Research shows this herbal supplement is effective at alleviating hot flashes in menopausal women. Further study is needed to determine if red clover increases estrogen.