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The National Kidney and Urologic
Diseases Information Clearinghouse
reports that kidney stones are one of the
most common disorders of the urinary
tract. Kidney stones--medically known as
nephrolithiasis--are small, hard deposits of
mineral and acid salts in the upper urinary
tract that may cause intense flank pain,
nausea, vomiting, chills, fever and
infection. Many stones pass through the
body without a need for surgical
intervention. Natural and alternative
treatments for kidney stones are aimed at
supporting healthy urinary tract function
Alternative Treatments for Kidney Stones
and preventing stone formation. If stones
are present, it's helpful to know the stone
type, so consult a physician for proper diagnosis and guidance on a personalized treatment plan.
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Dr. Michael Murray and Dr. Peter Bongiorno, naturopathic physicians and contributors to the "Textbook of
Natural Medicine", note that kidney stone incidence has steadily grown along with other diseases associated
with the Western diet, high in refined carbohydrates and low in nutrients. Diet has a direct effect on urine
composition and pH, which play a role in stone formation and prevention. For calcium oxalate stones, a lowoxalate diet may reduce oxalic acid excretion and therefore prevent stone formation. High-oxalate foods to
avoid include beets, spinach, tomato, rhubarb, buckwheat and sesame seeds. Additionally, consider
consuming plenty of fiber, and, as dehydration contributes to kidney stone formation, drink plenty of water on
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Murray and Bongiorno state that the following nutrients may be helpful in treating and preventing kidney
stones: magnesium, vitamin B6, glutamic acid, calcium, citrate and vitamin K. These nutrients work by
increasing stone solubility or preventing excretion of stone-forming compounds. Also, studies in the
Federation of European Microbiological Societies' "Microbiology Letters" and in "Urological Research" suggest
that probiotic supplementation may be helpful in preventing calcium stone formation. Note that the effects of
nutrients vary by the stone type and the individual, so consult with a nutritionally-trained physician, such as a
licensed naturopathic doctor, for appropriately individualized nutritional advice.
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Murray and Bongiorno list several botanicals that may be helpful in treating and preventing nephrolithiasis.
They work by inhibiting the growth rate of stones, preventing stone formation, reducing stone size or relaxing
ureter spasm during stone passage. These herbs include common madder, yellow dock, aloe, partridge berry,
rue and hydrangea. As always, seek the advice of a botanical medicine expert for appropriate herbal
combinations and dosing.
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References
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
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Adults
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"Textbook of Natural Medicine"; Joseph E.
Pizzorno, N.D. & Michael T. Murray, N.D.; 2006
"Urological Research"; Effects of Lactobacillus
casei and Bifidobacterium breve on urinary
oxalate excretion in nephrolithiasis patients;
Renato Ribeiro Nogueira Ferraz, et. al.; 2009
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About this Author
Robyn Hughes has been writing since 2008 about health, nutrition, fitness and botanical
medicine. She is a naturopathic physician and freelance writer based in Durham, N.C. She holds
a Bachelor of Arts in cognitive science from Indiana University and a doctoral degree from the
National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Ore.
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