Hello Forum..

I am an admin on one of the FB pages about health and we touch this topic about this issue a week ago on that page. So I just copy it all for u..

kidney stones formation and Diet to Prevent it..

kidney stones can form when substances in the urine—such as calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus—become Highly Concentrated. The body uses food for energy and tissue repair. healthy Diet is one of Main Factors that Can Promote or Inhibit kidney stone formation..

Type of Kidney Stones..

- Calcium stones - the most common type of kidney stones.

- Uric acid stones - form when the urine is Persistently Acidic. A diet Rich in Purines—substances found in Animal Protein such as Meats, Fish, and Shellfish—may Increase uric acid in urine. Thus, as I already said, all sort of Meats (but Pork) should be eaten in Very Moderations (if any). Fish also in very moderations because now seas/ oceans are Polluted and most of fish contains Heavy Metals.

- Struvite stones - result from Kidney Infections.

- Cystine stones - result from a Genetic Disorder that causes Cystine to Leak Through the kidneys and into the urine, forming crystals that tend to accumulate into stones.

The First Step in Preventing kidney stones is to Understand What is Causing the stones to form (!). This information Helps the health care provider suggest diet changes to prevent future kidney stones

If a person can catch a kidney stone as it passes, it Can be sent to a Lab for Analysis. Stones that are causing symptoms can be retrieved surgically or with a scope inserted through the urethra into the bladder or ureter, then sent to a lab for analysis.

Blood and Urine can also be tested for Unusual levels of chemicals such as Calcium, Oxalate, and Sodium to Help determine What Type of kidney stone a person may have had.

Dietary Changes to Help Prevent Kidney Stones..

People Can Help Preventing kidney stones by Making Changes in fluid intake, Start Eating Much Healthier diet, and, depending on the Type of kidney stone, changes in consumption of sodium, animal protein, calcium, and oxalate.

Drinking Enough fluids each day is the Good way to help prevent most types of kidney stones (plus the Right diet, of course).

Despite the fact health care providers recommend that a person drink 2 to 3 liters of fluid a day, I would personally say you need to DRINK ACCORDING TO THIRST (but 1,5 -2L a day Should be an Average amounts of Water a day with the exception when it is very hot outside). You can also obtain particular amount of water by eating Raw Fiber from fruits, vegetables and greens. Though water is best, other fluids may also help prevent kidney stones, such as Citrus drinks - Freshly squeezed Orange/Grapefruit/lemon juices.

Recommendations based on the specific type of kidney stone include the following:

*If you have Calcium Oxalate Stones, you need:

- Reduce Sodium

- Reduce Animal protein, such as Meat, Eggs, and Fish.

- Get enough Calcium from food (the list will be posted Today).

- Avoid foods high in Oxalate, such as spinach, rhubarb, nuts, and wheat bran (Nuts and Spinach… I think if the person takes GOOD care of their Health and eat well then those ones good in Moderations anyway.. it is Far better than consuming Junk or hormone based meats).

*If you have Calcium Calcium Phosphate Stones, you need::

- Reduce Sodium

- Reduce Animal protein (see above)

- Get enough Calcium from food

*If you have Calcium Uric Acid Stones, you need:

- LIMIT Animal protein

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Personal Notes:

- I am Against Calcium supplementation in Tablet form. It is Not that well absorbed by body and most probably will settle in your joints. You CAN get all the calcium from Foods.

- As I have said already Many times – Animal protein (meat especially) could be consumed in Very Moderations (if any) and above mentioned information proves it one more time.

- In that article, I derived that information from, the quite big accent was done on drinking enough water. My Personal view is Healthy Fiber Rich food, drinking According to Thirst, limiting sodium intake and reducing meat consumptions to 2 or max 3 times a week (you can eat less than that if any).

In this information, I touched above, there is no detail information about diet but still you can figure it out what foods you Do need to limit and what foods are Good for you not only to Prevent formation of Kidney stones but also Improve functioning your body Overal.. I will be returning to this topic from time to time...

So...Water ACCORDING TO THIRST, Healthy Plant Based Diet (with good amount of Raw vegetables and Greens in it), Low sodium intake, Meat in Very moderations (if any).

*My reply to the mother who asked about how much water to give to her ababy...

If the infant doesn't want to drink, they won't.. I guess you brestfeed your baby (milk) plus water or (hopefully) fresh juices throughout a day.. so do not worry much about it. But, say, if you gonna give your kid sugary water (just to make him drink more) perhaps he/she will BUT.. it is NOT the best way to supply those liquids into your kid. Sugar is Very addictive! So make Sure from the very days you give your baby in Majority cases Only healthy sugars (fruits and fresh fruit juices.. Raw honey in moderations when time comes)..... And alsoif I were you I would have paid More attention on Healthy Feeding your child from this age (even for now through brest milk). Place Good Eating Habits from Now On.. And also if you want your child be a meat eater then try Not to make it happen Before 1 year at least! Digestive system of babies actually is Ready to digest Meats even arounf 1 and a half years (ideally not earlier). Reasons?.. The 'hard food chewing teeth' start growing around that time Showing WHEN actually we need to give babies Harder to chew food..

Hope it helps. :)

Nadia