Does acv help kidney stones?
My husband recently passed a small kidney stone, and we're looking for ways to prevent future ones. My aunt suggested ACV. Does ACV help kidney stones, either for prevention or relief?
My husband recently passed a small kidney stone, and we're looking for ways to prevent future ones. My aunt suggested ACV. Does ACV help kidney stones, either for prevention or relief?
Honestly, I tried apple cider vinegar with warm water for a month when I had a small stone. It did not really dissolve anything but it kept my digestion okay. Best is to drink lots of water and lime juice instead of depending only on ACV.
In our times, we always relied on coconut water and barley water (jau ka paani) for kidney issues. Apple cider vinegar is a new thing, so don't drink too much of it as it is very acidic. Do consult your doctor and get an ultrasound done first.
My roommate had crazy back pain last semester and tried ACV thinking it would cure his kidney stone. It did absolutely nothing and he ended up in the clinic anyway. Better to see a doc directly than trying these internet hacks, bro.
I had a 5mm stone last year. I drank diluted ACV every morning because some blog said so, but it just gave me bad acidity. Nothing works like drinking 3-4 liters of plain water daily to flush it out naturally.
ACV can sometimes help with general body alkalinity, but it is not a direct cure for stones. Along with proper hydration, practicing gentle yoga poses like Pavanamuktasana helps improve kidney health. Please take advice from your physician first.
I use ACV sometimes to manage my post-meal sugar spikes, but it has never done anything for kidney health. If you have stones, you need to watch your oxalate intake and drink plenty of water. Don't rely on ACV as a magic treatment.
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