Help with Kidney Stones
Having kidney stones
can be extremely painful. It is a very common condition that affects nearly 13
percent of men and seven percent of women at least once in their lifetimes.
What’s even worse is that the possibility of it recurring is between 50 to 80
percent over the next 10 years.
Kidney stones are the
result of a buildup of crystal-forming substances like calcium, oxalate, and
uric acid on the inner lining of the kidneys. These stones can remain
undetected until they move into the ureter, when symptoms start to manifest.
What are the symptoms
of kidney stones?
- Pain in the groin area
- Blood in urine
- Vomiting and nausea
- Reduced amount of urine
- Burning sensation during
urination
- Persistent urge to urinate
- Fever and chills if an
infection develops
How can you prevent
kidney stone development?
To prevent kidney stones from forming, you need a well-balanced diet, plenty of liquids, and a reduced intake of sodium, which is the primary culprit behind this condition. Shaklee has several products that can help provide the vitamins and minerals you need to help combat kidney stone formation. These include:
To prevent kidney stones from forming, you need a well-balanced diet, plenty of liquids, and a reduced intake of sodium, which is the primary culprit behind this condition. Shaklee has several products that can help provide the vitamins and minerals you need to help combat kidney stone formation. These include:
B Complex
B vitamins are vital for proper bodily function as they help convert food into energy for your cells. There are eight essential B vitamins, and they work best when they work together.
Vitamin B6, in particular, can help reduce urinary oxalate levels to minimize the risk of kidney stones. B vitamins are also a diuretic, which helps your body get rid of sodium through urination.
Optiflora
Optiflora is a unique two-product system that provides dietary support for normal, healthy intestinal microflora. Once the probiotics are delivered to the digestive system, prebiotics can deliver important nutrients that healthy intestinal bacteria need to grow and thrive.
Optiflora Prebiotic Complex helps:
·
Maintain a healthy
digestive balance
·
Provide nutrients to
feed friendly bacteria
·
Promote long-term
intestinal health
Optiflora Probiotic Complex helps promote:
Healthy intestinal activity and good digestive health
Vita-Lea
Vita-Lea is a high-potency formulation that includes a cutting-edge Bio-Activated Absorption System that allows your body to quickly absorb the following:
Vita-Lea is a high-potency formulation that includes a cutting-edge Bio-Activated Absorption System that allows your body to quickly absorb the following:
· Two times the
calcium to support bone building and maintenance of bone density
· Two times the vitamin
D to support calcium absorption and healthy bones and teeth
· Two times the beta
carotene; the natural, plant-based form of vitamin A
· Two times the
vitamin E to promote immune system, heart, and cellular health
· Two times the
magnesium to help maintain heart rhythm, as well as muscle and nerve function
· Three times the
vitamin K to support bone metabolism and blood coagulation
· Six times the boron
to aid in the metabolism of vitamin D and support bone development
· Ten times the
biotin; a catalyst for energy production
Taking Vita-Lea gives you the calcium you need to manage oxalate levels and allows you to cut back on meat, which boosts uric acid, without losing out on essential protein.
*These supplements,
combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle can go a long way in minimizing the
risk of developing kidney stones.
