by The kidneys are two vital organs, which are located just below the ribcage, one on each side of the spine. As its main function, the kidneys are responsible for removing waste and excess fluid from the body.
In addition, these two organs are also responsible for removing the acid produced by the cells of the body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts and minerals in the blood, according to National Institute Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
In this way, the kidneys properly filter about half a cup of blood per minute, removing waste and excess water to produce urine. But when this process is altered, kidney stones usually arise or, as it is also known, kidney stones.
This condition refers to hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. The main causes of this health problem are being overweight, a diet rich in sodium and other medical conditions that affect the urinary tract.
According to Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of this disease usually appear as the stones move towards the bladder. Among the most common are:
- Sharp, sharp pain in the sides and back, under the little things.
- Pain that spreads to the lower abdomen and groin.
- Pain that comes in waves and whose intensity fluctuates.
- Pain or burning sensation when urinating.
- Pink, red, or brown urine.
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine.
- Constant need to urinate need to urinate more often or urinate in small amounts.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Fever and chills if there is an infection.
Given these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor to determine the cause and the treatment to follow. In addition to this, there are multiple home remedies based on medicinal plants that are ideal for eliminating kidney stones.
Therefore, the magazine better with health highlights the importance of ginger, a root rich in several bioactive compounds, such as gingerol, which has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic and digestive properties. In turn, it is considered an ideal food to relieve various discomforts, including kidney stones.
Similarly, the magazine in question indicates the importance of turmeric, which is a spice that contains curcumin, which gives it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects.
With this, the combination of these two ingredients provides multiple health benefits, such as hydration of the body and relieving discomfort that occurs when eliminating urine and kidney stones.
To prepare this infusion, better with health indicates the steps to follow:
Ingredients:
- ½ liter of water (500 ml).
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (5 g).
- 1 piece of ginger root (1 inch or 2.5 cm).
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey (5 g).
Preparation: Initially, the indicated portion of water should be boiled and when it is at its boiling point, pour the liquid into a jug along with the ginger root and turmeric powder. Then, let it rest for 10 minutes so that the ingredients are properly concentrated. After this time, strain the drink and add a tablespoon of honey if desired for later consumption. The ideal is to consume once a day at most.
It is worth mentioning that this drink is contraindicated for people with liver disease, pregnant and lactating women, and patients with chronic heart disease.
How to prevent kidney stones?
In accordance with MedlinePlusthe US National Library of Medicine website, advises the following:
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Consume a reduced amount of foods rich in oxalates.
- Choose a diet low in salt and animal protein
