Natural and Home Remedies for Kidney Diseases

It is our duty to keep these organs healthy to prevent ailments while they are working efficiently. Let us know about the kidney ailments and natural remedies for preventing and treating them.

Causes for kidney diseases:      

• Hypertension: Hypertension damages the blood vessels due to which kidneys cannot filtrate properly.
• Diabetes: Excess glucose is produced in diabetes and remains in the blood for long time which is poisonous.
• Hereditary: Some kidney diseases are hereditary. For ex: Polycystic kidney disease. In this disease many cysts are developed in the kidney and lead to damage in advanced stages.
• Medication: Careless medication particularly taking regular painkillers affect the function of kidneys.

Types of kidney diseases:

• Glomerular disease: In this disease, the person excretes large amount of protein in urine and some times even the blood. This can be confirmed by taking a biopsy.
• Chronic kidney disease: This disease is caused due to the inevitable rise of creatinine. This declines the renal function.
• Acute renal failure: This is the sudden loss of renal function.
• Electrolyte disorders: This is caused due to the imbalances of acids and bases.
• Kidney stones: Kidney stones are the most common disease that can be seen in many people.

As prevention is always better try these methods for preventing kidney diseases:

Mudras:

Vayu Mudra

Bend the index finger and keep it on the base of the thumb, then press it with thumb keeping the other three fingers straight.

Time Duration: 45 minutes

Apana Mudra

Method:

The tips of middle finger and ring finger should touch the tip of thumb while the other two fingers are stretched out.

Time Duration: 45 minutes

Makara Mudra

Method:

Place one hand inside the other. Extend the thumb of lower hand through the little and ring fingers of the upper hand. Now touch the tips of thumb with the tip of ring finger.

Time Duration: 20 minutes

Asanas:

Don’t try to get perfection at beginning. If it is difficult to do the total steps at a time try them day by day. Avoid them if you are suffering from serious injuries and major health problems.