Potassium citrate is a hot topic in kidney stone nutrition. It is clear that both potassium and citrate have health benefits for some type of kidney stones. Potassium citrate is a very common medication prescribed for kidney stone prevention. But, can you get potassium citrate in food and drinks? This article covers everything you need …
Need a thoughtful gift for someone you love with kidney stones? Look no further! Here is my complete gift guide for people with kidney stones! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. If you click on these links and choose to make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no cost …
Let me guess. You’ve been told to avoid oxalate because you had a kidney stone and now you have NO idea what to eat. I’m here for you! The feeling that you can’t eat all of your favorite healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables is one of the most frustrating things about a low oxalate …
Maybe you just got imaging results back and found out you have a kidney stone. Or, maybe you had the unfortunate experience of learning about your kidney stone by passing it. In either case, your obvious concern is: “what dissolves kidney stones fast?”. You understandably want to get rid of that kidney stone as fast …
What Dissolves Kidney Stones Fast: Fact vs. Fiction Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered about the impact of food on body acid levels, this article is for you! PRAL is a measurement of the acid (or alkaline) produced from your diet in your body. People with kidney disease, and some other chronic conditions (including kidney stones!) can make changes to their diet to reduce PRAL, …
No matter what kind of kidney stone you have, drinking A LOT of fluid is key to stopping kidney stones. But, not all drinks are created equal. What are the best drinks for kidney stones? Look no further for a complete guide to drinks for kidney stones! Why Are Drinks So Important For Kidney Stones? …
Who doesn’t love a bowl of steaming hot oatmeal for breakfast? It is good for the body AND soul! But, is oatmeal good for kidney stones? Yes! Oatmeal is good for kidney stones. Read on to learn everything you need to know about oatmeal and why it is good for kidney stones. Benefits of Oatmeal …
Magnesium & kidney stones is a hot topic. Should people with kidney stones take magnesium? Will magnesium help everyone with kidney stones? Read on to learn everything you need to know about magnesium & kidney stones! Magnesium 101 What is magnesium in the first place? Magnesium is a mineral found all over our bodies, but …
Who doesn’t need a treat from time to time? Finding low oxalate desserts can seem overwhelming. Lists of “high” oxalate foods often ban common dessert ingredients like chocolate and nuts. Never fear! There are plenty of low oxalate desserts you can enjoy if you need a low oxalate diet. Read on to learn more about …
In 2020, alkaline water was estimated to make $46 million in revenue, a 20% increase from 2019! (1) This is no surprise, as alkaline water carries many (largely false) health claims ranging from improving digestion, reducing cancer risk, anti-aging properties, immune boosting, colon cleaning and yes, the prevention of kidney stones. Although alkalinity does play …
