We know two facts about kidney stones: Nearly 80% of kidney stones are calcium based, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Milk has a lot of calcium; an 8 ounce glass of milk contains about 300 mg of calcium, according to Harvard University Health Services So the logic should follow that consumption of more calcium […]
A number of years ago I stumbled upon an article that suggested that a certain name-brand sugar-free lemonade, what I affectionately call fake lemonade, may be helpful in the prevention of kidney stones. Hint: it rhymes with ‘pistol fight‘. Like most people who get lost in the Internet, I moved on to something else and […]
I will be honest with you: I have a love-hate relationship with kidney stone home remedies. I love them because of the general DIY spirit that is as American as jazz, country music, and The Ramones. Being able to solve a problem yourself, in your own home, using your own ingenuity, is one of the […]