Yes, you can help lower uric acid levels naturally with juniper berries. This is a common herb for gout victims trying to solve how to reduce uric acid levels to prevent further gout attacks.
And it's really important to prevent these, since recurring gout attacks can result in permanently damaged joints and other complications. Here, you'll discover info. on the juniper berry remedy and what other steps you need to take.
What Are Juniper Berries?
Juniper berries (Juniperus communis) are small (approx. 1/4 inch) blue / purple berries from the Juniper evergreen shrub. They are probably most well known as the flavoring in gin and are in fact also known as "gin berries".
What Are Their Benefits?
Aside from their use in gin, they have many beneficial natural health properties such as in relieving joint pain, arthritic pain and even an aid for digestion. But, and this is why we are here, they are also very useful for helping to reduce uric acid levels, as well as reducing the inflammation of an actual gout attack.
They are able to do this because of their diuretic properties that aid the kidneys and bladder get rid of excess water, plus, their ability to help the kidneys process and remove waste products and expel them from the body. And they help prevent uric acid crystals forming in the kidneys, so that the uric acid remains in solution and is more able to be expelled from the body.
How Do I Take Them?
Juniper berries are probably more easily taken in capsule form. A typical dose would be 1 capsule x 2 times a day for 4 weeks. But, as always, talk to your doctor first of course.
But Why Do I Need to Reduce Uric Acid Levels?
Now, remembering that gout is the result of abnormally high levels of uric acid leading to the formation of uric acid crystals in and around your joints, you can see why juniper berries can be such an effective herb for reducing uric acid levels in your blood.
And there is a pressing need to figure out how to reduce uric acid levels and maintain them at 'normal' healthy levels...
Did you know that once having suffered one gout attack, you are more likely to suffer repeat attacks? And did you know that frequent repeat attacks of gout can lead to permanently damaged joints and damaged kidneys? Well, both are true. Which is why you need to control your uric acid at normal levels.
Are Juniper Berries All I Need to Take or Do?
Unfortunately no. Juniper berries are just one of many natural remedies that you can use, both to relieve a gout attack, and, to lower uric acid and keep maintaining it at healthy levels. There are other herbs, fruits, vegetables, cleansers, detoxing agents, supplements, and many more. And on top of those you have to look very carefully indeed at other things like your diet, weight, body pH and lifestyle. A lot of work but worth it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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QUESTION:
chronic kidney stone problems?
for the past year ive had a few small kidney stones made up of uric acid in my kidneys and they cause pain quite frequently and there is always microscopic blood in my urine. like i think there is a stone permanently stuck in one of those tubes (whatever they are called) or in a bad place in a kidney. im really worried this will cause cancer eventually or something. ive had so many tests but tests and treatments arent good for uric acid stones. any advice please? will this cause cancer? thanks-
ANSWER:
I hope that you are seeing a urologist! If you have a painful stone stuck your doc might try an ultra sound method to break down the stone.Those kidney stones are one of the most painful things on the plante to experience. Both myself and my boys have had them. One thing we have in common is not drinking water or enough water. My oldest son has water with him all of the time he never wants another kidney stone in his life.
Try drinking purified water. Purified is important. You might have well water where you live that contributes to your stones.
Don't just buy any bottle water. Some are straight out of a pipe or a tap somewhere not so desirable. Make sure it is purified.I have never heard of stones causing cancer. Too many stones can really compermise the health and effectivness of your urinary system.
http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/kidneystones/KS_prevention.html check out this site. It will give you information. Important to learn how to eat to prevent the buildup of the stones. And bottom line.........water water water water.
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what can i do about kidney stones?
hey i have kidney stones. the doctor thinks they are made up of uric acid. I was wondering if there is any alternative treatment to uric acid stones because these ones are too large to pass. thanks-
ANSWER:
Homeopathic treatment for Kidney Stones :-
1. SILICEA 6X
2. KALI PHOS 6X
3. MAG PHOS 6X
4. CAL FLOUR 6X
Four tablets each of the above Cell Salts together with BERBERIS VULGARIS "Q" (Mother Tincture) 20 drops in a half a cup of hot water thrice a day half hour before or after meals will dissolve and cure Kidney Stones. Keep me posted about your progress after taking them for a week.
Take care and God Bless you !
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My Uric Acid is on the higher side and have taken zyloric. Is there any side effect for taking long time.?
I have got checked and found my Uric Acid is at 6.5. My age is 64 years. I have taken zyloric for two months and now stopped. If I take more will it give any side-effect. Besides this I am also taking Homoe. medicinem Ledum Palustre 30, two drops in water early in the morning. Will it help. Besides this my prostrate gland is also little enlarged and I am taking Dutage, Lycoprost SP after breakfast and Contiflo OD 0.4mg in the night. This medicine is also being taken by me for the last two months. I also have kidney stone 4 mm and 5 mm. Besides this I am also taking Homoe medicineBerb. Vul. Q-10 drops in the morning and 10 drops in the evening, One tablet Calc. Renalis 3X - one in the morning, one afternoon and one night. Will this treatment help me. How long should I take these medicine. Any side effect of these medicines. Recently I noticed that semen (ejaculation) does not come outside, but remains inside though other functions are normal. Is it the effect of the medicine.-
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There are very good effective remedy in ayurveda. For uric acid, take Rasna Ghana 1-0-1 for six months. for kidney stones, take Stonvil capsules 1-0-1 for six months. It would be better if you consult an ayurveda doctor. Where are you located?
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QUESTION:
Can you dissolve kidney stones (at home)? If yes, how?
I know that there are different types of kidney stones (calcium, uric acid, etc.) but if they are able to dissolved, can they be dissolved the same way or do you need different treatments for different stones?-
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Actually it can work but that depends on the size of the stone. But it is worth trying. I prefer you see this:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/kidney_stones3.html#RF_41209Post your questions in:
http://med50.blogspot.com/2010/04/patient-education-program.html
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Is it bad if your kidney bleeds everyday for over a year?
I have small kidney stones in my right kidney and for over the past year every time ive urinated there have been miscroscopic amounts of blood in it. My kidney is in pain quite often as well. I'd like to know if this can cause kidney cancer? My kidney stones are made up of uric acid and there is no hope of treatment for them. thanks-
ANSWER:
yes, it is.
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QUESTION:
Can you dissolve kidney stones? If yes, how?
I know that there are different types of kidney stones (calcium, uric acid, etc.) but if they are able to dissolved, can they be dissolved the same way or do you need different treatments for different stones?-
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I know you can break them using laser removal. But that's all I know
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QUESTION:
Can lemonade and olive oil dissolve kidney stones?
And I'm referring to the stones caused by uric acid. I knew that there are differnet kind of stones and some people find some remedy, depending on what kind of kidney stones so I asked. I know there is that shockwave treatment to break up the stones but I was wondering if those two products are known to work. Lemonade has a lot of citrit acid in it, right?
actually yes it can, I just found this out and this does have testimonials.
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/kidney_stones.htmlBy the way, I meant lemon juice, not lemonade. Sorry.
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Yes! Uric acid stones are the only stones that can be dissolved. Lemonade is excellent for preventing stones, but I am honeslty not sure if it will desolve them. You can get a prescription from your doctor for "Potassium Citrate" and that will even out the acid in your urine and then dissolve the stones by making your urine basic, or "normal". The procedure you are speaking of is ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy). It breaks up the stone and turns it into gravel (smaller peices that are easier to pass). Hope this helps you out! Good luck and take care!
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what can i do about kidney stones?
hey i have kidney stones. the doctor thinks they are made up of uric acid. I was wondering if there is any alternative treatment to uric acid stones because these ones are too large to pass. thanks-
ANSWER:
Lithotripsy. Had it twice. It's uncomfortable, but fairly benign treatment.
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QUESTION:
My Uric Acid is on the higher side and have taken zyloric. Is there any side effect for taking long time.?
I have got checked and found my Uric Acid is at 6.5. My age is 64 years. I have taken zyloric for two months and now stopped. If I take more will it give any side-effect. Besides this I am also taking Homoe. medicine Ledum Palustre 30, two drops in water early in the morning. Will it help. Besides this my prostrate gland is also little enlarged and I am taking Dutagen, Lycoprost SP after breakfast and Contiflo OD 0.4mg in the night. This medicine is also being taken by me for the last two months. I also have kidney stone 4 mm and 5 mm. Besides this I am also taking Homoe medicineBerb. Vul. Q-10 drops in the morning and 10 drops in the evening, One tablet Calc. Renalis 3X - one in the morning, one afternoon and one night. Will this treatment help me. How long should I take these medicine. Any side effect of these medicines. Recently I noticed that semen (ejaculation) does not come outside, but remains inside though other functions are normal. Is it the effect of the medicine.-
ANSWER:
zyloric has to be taken life long and has almost no side effects. the ejaculation problem is unrelated to zyloric or to hyperurecemia.
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QUESTION:
Can you dissolve kidney stones (at home)? If yes, how?
I know that there are different types of kidney stones (calcium, uric acid, etc.) but if they are able to dissolved, can they be dissolved the same way or do you need different treatments for different stones?-
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Considering how you don't have direct access to your kidneys (everything gets filtered at some point), no this is not a DIY operation you should try at home.
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Is it bad if your kidney bleeds everyday for over a year?
I have small kidney stones in my right kidney and for over the past year every time ive urinated there have been miscroscopic amounts of blood in it. My kidney is in pain quite often as well. I'd like to know if this can cause kidney cancer? My kidney stones are made up of uric acid and there is no hope of treatment for them. thanks-
ANSWER:
yes, it is bad.
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