Feeling Tired Lately? Try These Kidney Detox Juices Some of the body’s main detoxifying systems are the liver, colon and kidneys (and you can read more about them in my previous article 6 ways your body detoxifies itself). These organs are responsible for filtering the blood and removing toxic wastes from the body. They need to process a very high load of toxins – we ingest, inhale, absorb them with almost every step, with every meal, every breath. So you want to make sure your ‘detox trio’ is nurtured, and in good shape. Kidneys work hard to keep you in balance. When they function at an optimal level, it shows in the way you look and feel: your skin is clear, your weight is better managed and you are feeling energetic and healthy. When kidneys are running out of steam, this usually shows in one of the following ways: • You feel fatigued and low in energy. • Your skin becomes unclear: you develop rashes, eczema and acne. • You experience pain in your kidneys, especially after eating processed foods. • You have mood swings and feel your hormones are imbalanced. • Your weight starts increasing. • You feel excessive bloatedness. • You have bladder problems or urinary tract infections. • You can find more symptoms in my previous article about early signs of kideny disease. By experiencing some of these symptoms, your body is telling you that it is time to take a period of rest and press the reset button. Some form of a body cleanse might be a step in the right direction. The idea is not new. Already the Ancients observed periods of purification for health purposes and most religions include bodily cleansing in their spiritual calendar. To learn more about the concept of cleansing and detoxifying your body, you can find useful information in my e-book The Detox Guide. This guide will teach you how to use detox to cleanse and energize your body naturally and safely. Giving your kidneys a break makes sense. Here are four recipes for kidney detox juices which will facilitate your cleansing and bring your over-worked kidneys back into balance: Watermelon Flush For this juice, blend together two cups of watermelon and one peeled lime or lemon. Watermelon contains 92% water and is also a good source of potassium, which can help dissolve small kidney stones. Further reading: Also read my articles how to use watermelon as a medicine, 13 healthy reasons to eat watermelon, how to use lemon as a medicine and how to treat kidney stones naturally. The Power of Three Use a juicer and run through it half a beet, one cucumber and three carrots. Beets are good for flushing toxins and they regenerate red blood cells. Carrots and cucumbers support the kidneys in flushing out uric acid, which is known to cause kidney stones. This juice gives you a nutritional boost and it’s perfect for when you are doing a fruit and vegetable fast. Further reading: Read my article about the best foods and herbs to cleanse your kidneys. Radish Kidney Delight Run through your juicer one cup of radish, one cup of cabbage, one celery stalk and one apple. Radishes detox your kidneys, liver and gallbladder. They are anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal and work against infections. If you suffer from kidney stones, radish juice will help to eliminate them by dissolving them into smaller pieces that can pass through the urethra. Cranberry Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Flush Blend together 1/4 cup pure unsweetened cranberry juice, 2 tbsp. quality raw ACV, water to dilute (you can dilute it as strong or as weak as you prefer) and a little bit of honey. The cranberries help flushing out bacteria and toxins from your kidneys, and the ACV also helps prevent kidney stones from forming. Further reading: Find here more ACV detox drinks. Taking care of your kidneys goes hand in hand with taking care of your health and well-being. If you want to maintain your kidneys in a top condition so they can serve you well for the future, you should also read the list of habits you should avoid which are detailed in my previous post. How to Use Watermelon As a Medicine Food & Nutrition Watermelon is one of the fruits most associated with summer, but next to the delicious sweet taste that we all know, it also contains medicinal properties: lowering blood pressure, treating edemas and skin fungus and more. Watermelon contains considerable amount of beta-carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iodine and manganese. It contains only 29 calories per 100 grams, which is another good reason to eat watermelon. How to use watermelon as a medicine? There are a lot of reasons to eat watermelon: watermelon seeds expand the blood vessels, lower blood pressure and improve kidney function. For Kidney cleansing it is recommended to do a watermelon fast for a whole day. Cut small cubes of watermelon and eat several pieces every fifteen minutes. Fasting is beneficial to those suffering from stones and kidney infections and urinary tract. Watermelon is a good diuretic and therefore good for edemas. Watermelon is also beneficial for constipation as it is a mild laxative. Kidney cleansing: watermelon fasting for a day. Watermelon is a natural diuretic while ridding the body of excess fluids. There are many ways to enjoy the benefit from watermelon. Simply slice or juice your watermelon and consume it whenever you are hungry. Kidney infection: the same. A kidney infection is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that occurs when bacteria enters your kidneys. After you receive a medial treatment for it, a healthy diet can help you to recover and help protect your body from developing further infections. Drink lots of fluids including fruits and vegetables with a high water content such as watermelon, cucumber and apple. Kidney stones: make watermelon seed tea by pouring a pint of boiling water over a tablespoonful of watermelon seed (ground or cut) and allow it to steep. Let it cool, then strain and drink three glasses per day. For more information on how to treat kidney stones naturally click here. Liver cleansing: drink 3 cups daily watermelon juice. A watermelon cleanse helps the liver to process ammonia, a waste from protein digestion, and and convert it into a molecule known as urea, a component of urine that is safely excreted from the body. If you are interested in detoxifying your body, you can find more useful information in my e-book The Detox Guide. This guide will teach you how to use detox to cleanse and energize your body naturally and safely. Colon cleansing – A common problem amongst people with colon issues is dehydration. Incorporating more liquids into your daily routine is key in achieving a cleaner colon and more proper digestion. It lubricates the digested food and provides it with the right hydration to break it down. Water, fruit juices and eating fruits and vegetables high in water content, like watermelon, will help. Constipation: Eat a slice of watermelon to help restore the colon and intestines. It’s all about high water content and fiber, and within a short time the body seems to go into the elimination process moving the waste out. Don’t consume too much watermelon otherwise it can cause diarrhea. Read more about natural remedies for constipation here. Skin fungi: rub the watermelon rind on the skin several times a day. Apparently the rind contains anti-fungal properties. Skin pimples: the same. Rub watermelon rind directly onto your affected are and leave on for a few minutes before rinsing off. By rubbing a watermelon rind on your face you are releasing the nutrients directly onto your skin and cleaning up bacteria-prone areas. To read more about natural homemade skin treatment to stop breakouts click here. Edema: Drink 3 cups watermelon juice a day (watermelon has diuretic properties). High blood pressure and problems in the arteries: A small study by Florida State University published in the American Journal of Hypertension, found out that watermelon is loaded with an amino acid called L-citrulline which helped improve circulation, relaxes arteries and lowered people’s systolic blood pressure by as much as nine points. You can also find here more information on how to reduce blood pressure naturally. Gout: Watermelon is an especially alkaline fruit with high water content, which are important factors in dissolving and flushing out the sharp uric crystals that cause gout pain. Click here for more information on how to treat gout naturally. Diabetes: According to Livestrong website, If you have diabetes, you are encouraged to eat watermelon as part of a healthy diet. Although watermelon has few carbohydrates and natural sugar per serving, it is also low in calories and loaded with nutrients. Just make sure that you follow the guidance of your health care provider. To read about 12 more excellent foods to control diabetes click here. Heartburn: eHow website recommends to eat 4 to 6 chunks of watermelon slowly and to repeat throughout the day. The quantity and how often toy eat them will depend on how much discomfort you have. If you love eating fruits, click here to find out how fruits affect your diet:
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