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Kidney Stones Are More Prevalent In The Summer
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What Do Your Kidneys Really Do For You Every Day?
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Failing Eyesight is Not an Inevitable Part of Aging. |
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Dear Reader,
Most people look forward to summer with its carefree days and restful
vacations. But for people who suffer from kidney stones summer can be
the most dreaded season of the year. Kidney stones are more prevalent
in the summer because they are linked to low water consumption and many
people don’t drink enough water to compensate for higher temperatures.
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According to the National Kidney Foundation, over a million Americans
are treated for kidney stones each year. Men are three times more
likely to develop kidney stones than women. Age also plays a role and
people between the ages of 30 and 60 are at the highest risk. Other
risk factors include family history, obesity and recurrent kidney
infections.
Kidney stones are mineral deposits that are comprised of calcium, uric
acid and an amino acid called cysteine. The stones are hard masses
which can be as small as a grain of salt or as large as a golf ball and
they can be extremely painful. Typically, a kidney stone sufferer feels
a sharp cramping pain in the back and sides in the area of the kidney
or the lower abdomen. Sometimes the first sign of a kidney stone is
sudden and excruciating pain, which occurs when the stone moves into
the urinary tract causing irritation and blockage.
People who have experienced kidney stones live in constant fear of a
recurrence. One of the best natural ways to prevent and treat kidney
stones is with plenty of water. This is especially important when the
weather is extremely hot. If you are at risk for kidney stones it is
essential that you drink water throughout the day, even if you don’t
feel thirsty. If your body doesn’t get enough water then waste products
start to accumulate in the kidneys and those waste products can form
kidney stones. People with a history of kidney stones should drink at
least 14 cups of water a day. Put slices of lemon in your water
because lemons are high in citrate, which helps inhibit the growth of
kidney stones.
Because diets high in protein increase your risk of kidney stones it is
important to reduce the amount of meat that is consumed. (Excessive
consumption of animal protein contributes to the production of uric
acid.) If you cut your meat intake by 30 percent you can substantially
reduce your risk of kidney stones.
People with low levels of magnesium and B6 have an increased risk for
kidney stones so many holistic health practitioners recommend taking
supplements. Cranberry supplements may also be helpful because they
support urinary health. Talk to your holistic practitioner about the
supplements that will work best for you so that you can enjoy your
summer without worrying about the excruciating pain of kidney stones.
Yours in good health,
Sheila McCormick
Editor, IVL Health Watch
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What Do Your Kidneys Really Do For You Every Day?
It’s their critical job to filter blood (about 1700 quarts a day), ridding the body of waste products.
The kidneys filter metabolic waste products from protein, fat, various
minerals, alcohol, drugs, and other ingested toxins. Your kidneys are
your indispensable wastewater removal system.
Much of the water you drink is necessary to clean the blood and flush
acid waste out of the body via the kidneys.
Your kidneys also regulate all your body’s water; electrolytes monitor
the acid/alkaline balance of your blood and help control blood pressure.
Now, you can EASILY help cleanse, repair & maintain your body’s
waste water removal system FOR LIFE…with Kidney Clear™.
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Failing Eyesight is Not an Inevitable Part of Aging.
What are the two biggest culprits behind eye problems? Oddly enough, sunlight and pollution.
Your eyes (and mine) enjoy almost no protection from the sun’s
ultraviolet (UV) rays. This bombardment of UV rays leads to
free-radical damage responsible for the vast majority of vision
problems.
Worse yet, because most of us live in or near cities, your eyes are
overexposed to pollution and suffer from more free radical damage than
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Keep your eyesight sharp and clear forever! |
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information contained within this newsletter is meant to be used to
educate the reader and is not intended to provide individual medical
advice. Before you take any supplement, please consult your physician
or other licensed healthcare professional to determine if it’s
appropriate for you. IVL Health Watch is a publication of Institute for
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