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Neermulli Kudineer
Posted by Vinod (India) on 06/26/2016
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For Nephew with Kidney Failure:
Please take Neermulli kudineer from a siddha medical shop in india. it will reduce your urea and creatine. Also it will cure CKD .
Baking Soda
Posted by Timh (Ky) on 05/31/2016 2048 posts
R: It seems a miracle you are here and posting your condition. And yes, there are valuable natural remedies that can help you recover substantial instead of going near dead with palliative-at-best treatments.
Recently many folks have been cured of diabetes from eating Kefir daily, suggesting a pathological organism or infection as the cause of loss of pancreas beta cells. Going back a few years and the now renowned Hulda Clark discovered that many cases of diabetes were caused from parasite infestation, notably flukes.
In your case, I would not rule out any of the forgoing, as the level of involvement is extensive occurring also in the kidneys. Gallstones are also common in pancreas & kidney infections. So you will want to read on the "gallbladder flush" diet that removes gallstones.
First item in natural remedies is alkalizing (which is what the dialysis does). Read the E.C. pages under "remedies" for alkalizing.
Next, is to clean the kidneys by taking Cranberry softgels or D-Mannose, followed an hour or two later with Dr.Christopher's "Kidney/Bladder" herbal formula. After a week or two of this take Raw Bovine Kidney capsules to rebuild those organs.
Next is treating likely parasite infestation with a broad spectrum herbal formula specifically Kroger Herb "Wormwood Combination". In addition to this product I like to add Garlic Oil and Oregano Oil softgels for best effect. Dr. Christopher also developed an herbal formula specifically for the pancreas called P-14 which I have used with very good effect. There are many different manufactures of the Christopher formulas so there will be different names so if you want to try this you must research a little, but it may not be necessary as the Kidney/Bladder formula contains about half of what is found in the pancreas formula, plus the anti-parasite formula I suggested will likely be sufficient. After a few weeks of this treatment take Raw Bovine Pancreas to rebuild that organ.
Lastly, buy yourself some Kefir grains and make your own for daily use. And to help clean your colon take a spoon of Milled Flax Seed daily (can add to the Kefir).
Hope you can follow these suggestion and get better, but please feel free to come back for additional help or update your progress.
Baking Soda
Posted by Regina (Paradise, Ca) on 05/30/2016
I've had Diabetes since 1999. I was controlling it with meds in 2012. I had 2 strokes. I went into Rehab for 6 months. Christmas 2013, I had an unexpected Heart Attack, Coded, had Open Heart Surgery, 3-way Bypass. I had 2 more strokes and severe reaction to all the meds, especially from Anesthesia. I had severe Dementia for months. I have not been well since that time. I am in End Stage Renal Failure, functioning at 10%. My Doctor is forcing me into Dialysis. I had Dialysis after my surgery because they used contrast, which I am allergic to. My kidneys failed then. But 2/3 the way into 2014, my kidneys came back at 30% and I stopped Dialysis. I was in Rehab for a year this time. I got Pancreatitis May 2015 and found out my kidneys were failing.
I am looking to get off most or all my meds, avoiding Dialysis and finally getting well, after being ill since 2012. I would like any help you can give me. I see my Doctor soon and I hope what I am doing will change my lab results enough that my Doctor will waive Dialysis. Thank you.
Baking Soda
Posted by P. Raghavan (Virudhunagar, Tn, India) on 05/02/2016
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My friend who is a diabetes type 2 was having problem with kidneys. His doctor advised him to take
500 mg baking soda tablet one in the morning and another in the evening. His kidney is working correctly. But if he stop taking baking soda tablets, his kidney is not functioning properly. Baking soda will keep the body alkaline. You may try this technique.
P. Raghavan
Corn Silk
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 03/24/2016
Hello Cyml:
You say your niece's kidneys are shrinking. My first guess when I see something that the doctors can't explain is to think "infection" either virus, bacteria or fungus....and don't forget parasite. I use colloidal silver which is atoms of silver in water. You have plenty of silver in India. Colloidal silver is a very small amount of silver derived from electrolysis diluted in water. If me having such symptoms I'd drink two tablespoons of colloidal silver three times a day for a month and retest. Her symptoms might also begin improving. Ask your niece to think back before the onset of her kidney problem...ask her if she had a serious infection. Many times the patient can recall a serious infection before another later onset of a "mystery" illness. No mystery: it's the infection (virus, bacteria etc) at work. If she improves, she likely will have to keep up the protocol for many months to make sure the infection is destroyed.
Corn Silk
Posted by Cymil (Mumbai, India) on 03/24/2016
My niece is having kidney problem as doctor said her both the kidney is shrinks. Is there any treatment or transplant is necessary?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Maura (Uk) on 03/13/2016
Hi Tina,
So sorry you are having the dreaded cramps, yes my daughter had this, it's very common, The problem is that with Nephrotic Syndrome when you lose the albumin through the kidneys it is carrying all sorts of valuable substances as its known as a molecular taxis. So you can lose all sorts minerals, hormones, fatty acids even drugs. So you can become depleted very quickly in many things. The best thing for the cramps is Magnesium, in fact its difficult to keep potassium in your cells with out it. Unfortunately with today's farming techniques ( artificial fertiliser, etc ) its difficult to replenish the lost minerals through food alone, I use a coloured sea salt that hasn't had the associated minerals removed, I also gave extra magnesium, zinc, copper and selenium as I felt that they were particularly lacking in modern foods. I also tried to give her the best diet possible. I had one mom tell me when her son is weaning off the nephrotic levels of steroids, that he has to use a wheel chair, because of the pain and muscle problems.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tina (Missouri) on 03/12/2016
Thank you for getting back to me so soon...Today I had horrible hand and forearm cramps to the point that my fingers were locked in an unnatural position. The pain was excruciating. I tried to eat anything that had potassium in it which seemed to help. Has that ever happened to your daughter? I have started to take vit D3 in hopes that will also help. Please ANY advise/help would be appreciated.... Thanks for all your help. Tina
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Maura (Uk) on 03/10/2016
Re Apple Cider Vinegar for Nephrotic Syndrome
Hi Tina,
Yes my daughter was crippled with pain when reducing steroids, her doctors always seemed very surprised by this. I am a biochemist and through research, I came to the conclusion she was suffering from osteomalacia (sort of adult rickets) brought on by loss of vit D3, caused by the massive doses of steroids used for Nephrotic Syndrome, I gave her 5000 iu of vit D3 along with the necessary co factors, ( Magnesium Vit b2 and vit K2, and after 24 hrs she already felt relief, all pain was gone in 5 days. Tina I am so sorry you are suffering from this terrible illness, and because it is uncommon no one understands what you are going through, the treatment causes as much suffering as the disease. my daughters teachers seemed to think she had cystitis and that I was making a fuss over nothing. She still has her vit D3 as it is still too early to make much vit d3 from the sun. Shes had no side effects (actually her eczema and hay fever disappeared) but that's a good side effect. I am sort of embarrassed writing this because as a scientist this all seems too good to be true. I am currently reading every bit of research I can find on Vit D3 . I hope you can get into permanent remission soon.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tina (Missouri) on 03/09/2016
I am very interested in the ACV use. I was diagnosed with MCD (minimal change disease) 2 years ago, and I am currently on the high steroids due to a relapse. Did your daughter have problems with body pains after coming off the steroids? Thank you and believe me I am very happy to hear she is doing so well. Tina
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 02/25/2016
Dear Kelly,
For someone with multiple health problems, no one may be comfortable to say for sure if coconut oil is "safe." It is a food that has helped many people with many things, so unless certain fats are restricted by your friend's doctor, it does seem a reasonable thing to try. But do get a high quality (cold-pressed) coconut oil that smells like coconut. Start with a small amount and increase as desired. A small amount being a teaspoon once or twice a day. The maximum daily recommendation for coconut oil is 3 Tablespoons a day, I believe.
You might also find this link interesting about using charcoal therapy for renal disease: Charcoal Therapy
I hope you will find some good solutions for your friend!
~Mama to Many~
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Kelly (Tulsa, Ok) on 02/24/2016
Is coconut oil safe to use for someone with renal failure who is on dialysis? She has a severe Candida infection, diabetes, liver problems, and heart problems. Any advice on safe natural remedies would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Susan (Miami, Florida) on 11/14/2015
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Proteinuria and Tooth Pain
I suggest for the tooth and jaw pain, a plant-based diet sticking with your kidney disease dietary restrictions. This has helped me tremendously.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Faeqa ( Amman, Jordan) on 11/12/2015 66 posts
Hi, what I read about rejuvenate the kidneys is Mastic gum and Arabic gum, and what to use for flushing it are Parsley tea and barley tea.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Aurora (Mason City, Ia) on 11/12/2015
My granddaughter had a kidney transplant. Before she did, I read a lot about the kidneys, I would suggest that you read about mastic gum. It is used in some countries for kidney function. There is a lot of things you can do. For my grand daughter since she is a child, they couldn't do much without the doctors permission. My daughter did start an appropriate diet for her and both her and her mom (the donor) are doing good.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Timh (Ky) on 11/11/2015 2048 posts
L: Two items that will help.
1. Take a bottle of Dr Christopher's "Kidney/Bladder" herbal complex in the recommended doses.
After two wks of the herbals, take a bottle of Raw Kidney Glandular supplement.
These two items will help clean & rebuild the kidneys.
Eating Watermelon is also good source of antioxidants and natural diuretics that are beneficial to kidney function.
This will help short term status but you need to determine the cause or underlying factors that are stressing your kidneys to such a degree.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Lizeth (San Francisco) on 11/10/2015
I would like to know how to help kidneys to start working again. I'm already on dialysis for about a year, I am to have a kidney transplant in 3 months and I am so scared, I would like to try something else on this last 3 months maybe I can avoid the surgery. Any help will be highly appreciated. Liz
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Maura (Uk) on 10/25/2015
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Hi, I just noticed that a couple of people requested an update concerning my daughter's experience using apple cider vinegar for nephrotic syndrome MCD. Well I'm very happy to report that she has had no further relapses, she is still off all medication. We continued using the ACV gargle and swallow 3 times per day for 1 month. After that she did it once per day for 2 months then stopped.
While on vacation she came down with food poisoning and did not relapse, also after returning to school after the Summer holidays she came down with a sore throat, cough and cold but again without relapse, previously the most trivial infection would start a relapse.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Dee (San Antonio, Texas) on 09/17/2015 2 posts
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Dosing information: Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
I drink Apple Cider Vinegar with baking soda about 2 hours before going to bed. This helped improve my condition due to taking high-risk meds for almost 10 years.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Shamin (El Dorado, Tacarigua) on 09/17/2015
For Kidney Disease - When do you take the Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda and how many times in a day?
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Dee (San Antonio , Texas) on 09/14/2015 2 posts
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For the anemia I read about blackstrap molasses and spinach with vitamin c to help absorb . I tried these remedies and I showed normal level now for almost year. I am postmenopausal, for the ckd (Chronic Kidney Disease) I was level 3, with apple cider vinegar 1 capful , 1/2 tsp baking soda with water. Ckd is better level 2. I also lost 5 lbs without ant effort with the acv! Appreciate all the great help :)
Okra
Posted by Jacqueline (South Africa) on 09/06/2015
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I do know that Okra is excellent for diabetic patients and also aids in cleaning the gut.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Rahat (Abby) on 08/04/2015
Hi Maura from UK, kindly update us about any further results. Is ACV helping in the long run & she continues drinking it or was the initial drop in urine albumin was possibly due to some other factors?
Corn Silk
Posted by Gina (Australia) on 08/02/2015
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Cornsilk is a miracle worker. If you catch a bladder infection early enough and use enough it will fix it, but not if you let it get a hold.. For kidneys its usefulness cannot be overstated. I have kidney pain from time to time - I think never having drunk enough water could be the cause, but my right kidney is sensitive and gives me pain at times. Cornsilk tincture, anything from a teaspoonful to 2 tablespoons, will stop it in anything from 10 mins to an hour. If it isn't better in half an hour I just take more.
My father had only one kidney, after cancer/chemo that one had 30 percent function. He took cornsilk tablets daily and never had a problem unless he skipped them for a couple of days. I can't buy the tablets any more because cranberry got fashionable and the compny that used to make them here ditched them in favour of cranberry (useless for kidneys) but I can get cornsilk tincture from a variety of homoeopathic/compounding chemists and on line. Never be without it! (I've never heard of contra-indications with it though my mother in law was a bit concerned about my using it during pregnancy)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ali (Pakistan) on 07/30/2015
Sir! Please do tell me more. Is apple cider vinegar still works for you beacuse I am too suffering from nephrotic syndrome and I want to talk to you about disease. Thankyou!!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Gloria (Houston) on 06/16/2015
To Jack, go to in the health food store or harmacy and get a gallon of Aloe Vera drink daily, can mix with tea or juice. Don't give up give it at least 2weeks will work
Flaxseed Tea
Posted by Marghi (Wisconsin) on 05/20/2015
Just a couple of notes on the flax seed discussion. A) Legumes are a family of plants (beans, peas, clover, etc.) Flax is not a legume. B) The omega-three-rich oils in flax seed become oxidized within 20 minutes of grinding them or if they are heated. Oxidized flax oil is detrimental, not beneficial.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Lennie M. (Cleveland, Ohio) on 04/20/2015
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Have been on dialysis for 4 years now. Last year I bought and saw the movie by Joe Cross called Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. I began juicing once a day and eating all natural foods. The renal diet will kill you. My doctor took me off insulin in 2 months and my A1C went down to 5.2. (was insulin diabetic for over 30 years) I went from 245 to 167 lbs. I can walk for miles now and even run when playing with my grandson. My blood work is always great. Never any swelling and I have more energy t hen when I was 30. I will be 63 yrs young Friday the 24th of April. I am not cured yet but I will do all I can. Doctors only treat the symptoms. Good luck to you all and do all you can for yourself.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Jack (Baton Rouge, La) on 04/01/2015
I would like to improve my kindey function. I think I'm close to the boarderline. I have have high uric acid. I want to try apple cider vinegar and baking soda, but I just read it has sulfur in it. I am allergic to sulfur and sulfur drugs.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Maura (Uk) on 02/02/2015
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My daughter is 12, she has been suffering with Nephrotic Syndrome Mcd for 10 yrs. She had relapsed and we were waiting to go on the high dose steroids, her protein spill was +3. She had a very sore throat and I had the idea to get her to gargle with apple cider vinegar, 5mls (a capful) in a glass of water 3 times a day. I was very surprised to find the next day her protein was +2, the next day +1 and then neg. It's been 10 days now, I get her to drink a glass of Apple Cider Vinegar before bed, when she gargled she also swallowed it. I am still in shock this worked, no high dose steroids with all the horrible side effects.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by William (Fl, US) on 12/24/2014
Isn't it a direct conflict to take the ACV and the bicarbonate at the same time, or in the same time period? Are these not polar opposites on acidity? I have read about both being helpful. Are there any here who have been counseled or considered that one increases acidity and one reduces it? Bill
EC: Hi Bill,
Please read our ACV and Baking Soda page here.
Asparagus Extract
Posted by Afsoon (Los Angeles, CA) on 11/17/2014
I have read online about a few cases being reported that CKD patients took detox bath and asparagus extract and their problem got cured.
Arabic Gum
Posted by Afsoon (Los Angeles) on 11/17/2014
Does Arabic Gum really help with kidney disease? Has anyone tried and has had success with it?
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Bee (New York) on 11/12/2014
Wow, that sounds great but I too worry about the sodium in baking soda as I have hypertension. I do use the Apple Cider Vinegar and tried the baking soda once, but it shot my bp up..
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Rich (Indiana, US) on 11/12/2014
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My wife had been diagnosed by our DO with kidney disease. She has been diabetic for many years and doesn't take very good care of the condition. Her GFR was 38 and Doc was concerned. I personally felt that she was already on too many meds and looked for a more natural method to raise the GFR. I found on more than one website in the UK, that there have been extensive studies on the use of ACV with baking soda, with impressive results. You won't find these studies in the US because the drug companies won't make a nickel from the results. This treats the problem, not the symptom.
We consulted with Doc, to make sure the sodium wouldn't be a problem with her hypertension. Doc looked at the UK studies and said, "Give it a try."
More recent blood work has seen her GFR go from 38 to 45, and now up to 53. We are no longer waiting to be told that dialysis will be on the agenda. The combination also seems to have help bring her BP down a little bit.
Another positive note to this is that my wife had not been one who wanted to try 'natural' remedies. Now that she has seen very good positive results, she reminds me if I forget to mix up her acv/soda combo in the morning. She is now more willing to try some of my "crazy" ideas.
I would highly recommend checking out the UK studies. The reports showed that in more than one case, people had been able to stop dialysis after using the combination.
My wife takes 1 oz. of ACV with 2 oz. of water and 1/8 tsp. baking soda. We use raw ACV.
Glandular Therapy
Posted by Oscar (Syracuse, New York) on 06/27/2014
Dear Eckhard from Toronto, There are many causes of or for kidney disorders. Kidney disease is too vague to provide specific advise. As far as gland health goes: Avoid foods that have the element BROMINE. Certain breads and dough products along with certain soft drinks contain bromine. Bromine displaces the necessary IODINE in endocrine processes. Taking one standard multivitamin and mineral supplement daily should ensure the required IODINE.
Also I recommend drinking distilled water along with one cup of pure cranberry juice a day to avoid bacterial kidney infections and to promote kidney health in general. For some specific kidney disorder you need to state exactly what is wrong with your kidneys....Oscar
Glandular Therapy
Posted by Eckhard (Toronto, Canada) on 06/25/2014
Can you recommend glandular therapy for kidney disease?
Dandelion
Posted by Om (Us) on 05/01/2014
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Hi Neelam --- Dandelion tea and salad. I read online that a lady had a very serious kidney situation; she ate the leaves and made tea. She fully recovered. I use these as well as my pets. Dandelion stands #6 in classical Chinese medicine. Good luck. Om
Arabic Gum
Posted by Maria (Jordan) on 04/17/2014
All you do is take a few pieces of arabic gum and chew them. Nothing else is needed. The gum from Greece is best. The powder is not as good either.
Arabic Gum
Posted by Margarito (Uk) on 01/05/2014
How do you take gum Arabic? Thanks
Arabic Gum
Posted by Ellen (Los Angeles) on 01/04/2014
Arabic gum can be bought at middleeastern import food stores. They will recognise it by the name Mastic or Mastiki gum. You could also try India food stores.
Nephrotic Syndrome Remedies
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 09/23/2013
Dear Taurusmum: concerning your question about your son's kidney problem... Nephrotic syndrome; you make the argument for supplementation of Vitamin C splendidly yourself!
Remember it was Dr Linus Pauling who wrote and researched the effects of Vitamin C. And the quote from the book on the subject is quite convincing.
So what do you have to lose? Vitamin C can't hurt him. Just a few observations: if you take a lot of ascorbic acid (C) at once that is not time released the result will be a case of diarrhea. So give him a time released. And also if you give him large doses, remember ascorbic acid is acidic. Some prefer buffered C. You could experiment with what works best for him. If this were me, I'd try a time released in the AM and PM AFTER meals.
Nephrotic Syndrome Remedies
Posted by Taurusmum (Melbourne, Australia) on 09/17/2013
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I have been doing some research for natural cures for Nephrotic Syndrome for kids. I saw in the website of Dr. Andrew Saul about the use of vitamin C in kidney problems. It says and I quote:
"Nephrotic Syndrome. This condition results from tissue damage and impaired nephron function. Its association with collagen diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc. ) is hardly accidental, for chronic deficiencies of vitamin C (and vitamin C's helpers, the bioflavinoids) cause the very event described by Williams on page 851: "The primary degenerative lesion is in the capillary basement membrane of the glomerulus which permits the escape of large amounts of protein into the filtrate." This is because capillaries, those tiniest and most numerous of all the blood vessels, get leaky in the absence of ample vitamin C."
I want to know if anyone has had any good outcome from this. A lot of cases I've read mentioned that they usually have attacks or relapses after a cold or flu, which meant they did not have enough Vitamin C.
Could it be that vitamin C can help? Has anyone known of any real life case?
Thanks for your help.
D-Mannose, Herbs
Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 08/30/2013 2048 posts
@Dreamer: Comfrey is one of the greatest healing herbs on the planet, but some seeming evil stepped in and cursed it with the toxic alkaloid pyrrolizidine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrrolizidine_alkaloid. The Comfrey root is said to contain more pyro than the leaf and every plant varies in toxicity so would need proceed with much caution. Nature's Herbs? once marketed a non-toxic comfrey but they discontinued it; maybe someone still does, worth researching. I have read that boosting Glutathione levels and taking Milk Thistle helps prevent the toxicity.
There are many different supplements as well as a short fast and cardio exercise that boost HGH; I have posted info here on E.C.
D-Mannose, Herbs
Posted by Dreamer (Planet Tellus) on 08/28/2013
Hey. I read about your message including usage of Comfrey herb and on this website is said that is can cause liver damage if used internally so how to use it improve kidney function ? Also what kind of Growth Hormone would be safe to use if low kidney function?
Arabic Gum
Posted by Susan (New York) on 07/28/2013
Per Ted's posts about arabic gum for treating kidney disease, does anyone know where to buy arabic gum in the USA?
Okra
Posted by Imran Abid (Portland, Ct, Usa) on 05/19/2013
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People with bad kidney try this and this works too. Buy fresh okra from food store but you will be using only two a day for every day till you feel better. Take two and cut both ends then split from one side leave them in glass of water for over night. In the morning squeeze them good and drink the water. You don't have to eat okra. Do it and let other people know.
Imran Abid
