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Kidneys/Bladder
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 (15:56:36)
Posted by Cougar
Kidneys/Bladder
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Persons who have eaten a high fat diet for many years,
especially with dairy foods, tend to have kidneys that are
clogged with excess fat and in need of cleansing. The
kidneys are an important avenue for the elimination of
toxins are should be kept healthy. The ideas listed below
can help speed the cleansing and healing of the kidneys.
i. Herbs For Kidneys
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The first three formulas are for detoxificaiton and
gentle rebuilding. The first is specific for kidney
stones. The last formula is a famous chinese formula
used for rebuilding the kidneys and adrenals.
1. Stone Free
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You can purchase this formula (made by Planetary
Herbal Formulas) from your local natural food store
or call Planetary Herbal Formulas 800-606-6226 for
the nearest distributor. It contains Gravel root,
an herb that is well know for helping to dissolve
kidney stones, Tumeric root, Parsley root, Lemon
balm, Marshmallow root, Licorice, Dandelion root,
Ginger root.
The formula, by itself, will provide gentle cleansing
and healing for the kidneys and bladder. This is the
same formula that can be used for gallstones.
2. Kid-Kindness
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This is an excellant herbal formula for gradually
cleansing and rebuilding the kidney and bladder.
You can purchase this formula by calling Arise &
Shine (602/293-0820).
3. Diurite
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This is a very useful urinary system herbal formula
for removing excess water retention and toning and
strengthening the kidneys.
It contains Cleavers, Poria Cocos, Dandelion Root,
Ginger Root, Marshmallow Root, Parsley Root, Uva Ursi
Extract and Leaf.
You can purchase this formula (made by Planetary
Herbal Formulas) from your local natural food store
or call Planetary Herbal Formulas 800-606-6226 for
the nearest distributor.
4. Wu Zi Wan
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This formula is used for gradually strengthening the
kidneys and adrenals. It contains Cornus, Dioscorea,
Poria Cocos, Alisma, Rehmannia, Cuscuta, Plantago Seed,
Schizandra, Fructus Rubi, and Lycii Berry.
You can purchase this formula (made by Planetary
Herbal Formulas) from your local natural food store
or call Planetary Herbal Formulas 800-606-6226 for
the nearest distributor.
ii. Miscellaneous
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1. Every morning during cleanse, make loose fists with
hands and gently tap the kidney/adrenal gland area.
This will help stimulate the kidney and adrenals.
2. If the whether permits, try to spend at least 10
minutes walking barefoot on the grass or beach.
Obviously, avoid sharp rocks, glass, and other
debris. This habit is good for the kidneys,
adrenals and the whole body.
iii. Ginger Compress
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A ginger compress is a very useful technique for drawing
toxins out of the kidney area, increase the blood
circulation in that area, and helping to dissolve
hardened masses such as stones.
a. Purchase one pound of ginger root. I prefer
organically grown ginger root. The ginger root
should not be shriveled. Ideally, there should
be blue-tinted veins barely visable on the outside
of the ginger root. This means that it is juicier
and more potent.
b. You will need:
i. a large pot with a heavy lid
ii. two large cotton towels
iii. two medium cotton hand-towels
iv. a piece of cheesecloth or cotton handkerchief
v. a grater
vi. lots of ginger root
vii. a partner to give you the compress (optional,
but preferable)
viii. spring water or filtered water
ix. comfortable location to lie down (i.e., futon)
c. Gather all items listed in step "b." above.
d. Begin heating spring (or filtered) water in large pot.
The goal is to get the water very hot _without_ boiling
it.
e. Grate a ping-pong ball-sized "glob" of ginger and put
in a bowl temporarily. Do not use a "cheese" grater
because the ginger needs to be grated into tiny pieces.
It takes time to grate this much ginger, I know.
f. Put the grated ginger into the cheesecloth (or
handkerchief) and tie the close with some string.
g. Squeeze the juice from the grated ginger (wrapped in
cloth) into the heated (but not boiling) water. Then
throw the grated ginger (wrapped in cloth) into the
pot. Heat for five minutes, but do NOT boil.
h. Remove shirt and lie down on stomach.
i. Set the covered pot of heated water with ginger next
to you.
j. Dip hand towel into pot until it is submerged except
for the ends of the towel. Remove towel from water
and wring-out by holding the towel over the post and
twisting the dry ends.
k. When towel is thoroughly wrung-out, place it across
the lower back, covering both kidneys. It should
feel very hot. If it is too hot to stand, let towel
cool off in the air before trying to place it again.
Cover hand-towel with larger towel to keep the heat in.
l. Let towel sit on kidney area until it cools off. Then
repeat with the other hand towel. Keep repeating until
you have placed the hand towel five or six times or
until your back is too sensitive to even a mildly hot
hand towel.
Notes:
a. It is much easier to have a partner perform the ginger
compress.
b. Have the partner lightly massage the back during the
ginger compress.
c. Try to keep the pot of water covered to keep it hot.
d. Once you've done it one or two times, you'll find that
it is much easier than it appears from these
instructions.
Rebuilding & Strengthening
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1. Take the Wu Zi Wan herbal formula over several months.
2. Perform gentle tapping on kidneys are described above.
3. Walk barefoot in grass, whether-permitting once per day. |