Damaged kidneys cannot purify blood. Wastes and fluid will accumulate in your body and you will experience various symptoms. In this case, kidney failure occurs. In addition to medical treatment, patients want to know some home remedies for renal failure.
Home remedies for kidney failure are as below:
1. a good rest
Kidney failure patients should have a good rest and avoid hard labor work.
2. avoid chemical substances which can damage your kidneys
Patients should avoid daily necessities and environment which contain cadmium, chloroform, ethylene glycol and tetrachloroethylene. They are usually found in pesticides, automobile exhaust, coating, buildings and household cleaner.
3. give up smoking
Cigarette is harmful for your kidneys. Smoking will increase blood pressure and heart rate, reduce blood flow in the kidneys, narrow blood vessels in the kidneys, damage arterioles, accelerate loss of kidney function and increase production of antiotensin II.
4. follow a low protein diet
As for kidney failure patients, they are recommended to follow a low protein diet to reduce the generation and retention of nitrogen metabolites. Since patients intake less protein, they should choose eggs, milk and other animal protein foods instead of plant protein foods.
5. proper water intake
Water intake should depend on patients’ physical conditions.
6. consume vitamins and minerals
Vitamin B, C and E play a pre-dominant role and help in the treatment of kidney. Also foods with plenty of copper and magnesium are recommended.
7. improve urine flow
Improved urine flow helps in the betterment of the human kidneys. One teaspoon of horseradish root, meadow sweet and parsley are to be mixed with one cup of water. Bring it to boil, simmer for minutes and then cool the same. Take one spoon of the mix with a glass of apple juice twice daily.
The above are some home remedies for kidney failure patients. Due to limited space here, we cannot list all here. If you want to get further information, you can leave a message below or consult us online.