Dear Eastern Medicine Type People

[anastasiav]

Dear Eastern Medicine Type People:

I have chronic Kidney stones. I have one really bad (i.e. Emergency room and good drugs) bout per year. The awful ache in my lower right back tells me that I'm very likely to have another bout coming up soon.

On Saturday, one of my best friends in the world is getting married, and I'm supposed to be taking photos. What can I do/take/press to make this ache in my back go away ... or at least postpone the inevitable attack?

Anything I can do at home is fine, and we have a really comprehensive natural foods/herbs store locally. Seeing anyone for treatment is right out, however.

Thanks!

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You can also try eating grapes and apples.

"Apple: Apples are useful in kidney stones. In countries where the natural unsweetened cider is a common beverage, cases of stones or calculus are practically absent. The ripe fresh fruit is more valuable.

Watermelon: Watermelon contains the highest concentration of water amongst all fruits. It is also rich in potassium salts. It is one of the safest and best diuretics, which can be used with beneficial results in kidney stones.

Celery: Celery is a valuable food for those who are prone to getting stones in the kidneys or gall bladder. Its regular intake prevents future stone formation.

Grapes: Grapes have an exceptional diuretic value on account of their high contents of water and potassium salt. The value of this fruit in kidney troubles is enhanced by its low albumin and sodium chloride content. It is an excellent cure for kidney stones. "