Is ACV Helpful for Kidney Stones? ACV contains citric acid which softens and dissolves kidney stones. It functions an effective internal cleanser that flushes the kidney to remove the formed stones.
ACV has an alkalizing effect on blood and urine, helping digestion better dissolve and remove kidney stones. It aids the overall digestive process by stimulating the production of hydrochloric acid. This prevents the formation of new kidney stones.
ACV is highly acidic in nature and balances the body by dissolving the crystals that form into stones. ACV has acetic and phosphoric acids which completely dissolve or reduce the size of kidney stones, allowing them to pass freely. It also reduces or eliminates the pain brought on by kidney stones. ACV for Kidney Stones Treatment: The following methods are popular and effective at ridding kidney stones. Try any one of these methods to reduce kidney stones and the associated pain. Note: Always use raw, organic, extra virgin, unfiltered, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar containing Mother. Bragg is a great, organic brand which yields better results. Method-- 1: ACV with Water
Mix 2 tablespoons ACV and 6 to 8 ounces of fresh water.
Drink the solution frequently throughout the day before meals to dissolve and clear the kidney stones from the body.
After the stones have passed, continue drinking the solution 1-- 2 times weekly to reduce the formation of new stones.
Method-- 2: ACVwith Honey
Mix a teaspoon of ACV and 2 teaspoons of raw honey.
Drink the mixture frequently throughout the day.
Repeat daily until you experience relief from the kidney stones.
Or Mix 2 tablespoons of Bragg apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey in lukewarm water.
Drink this one or two times a day.
Method-- 3: ACVwith Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, and Water Lemon contains citric acid that prevents kidney stones by decreasing the acidity in urine.
Mix 2 ounces of each organic olive oil and organic lemon juice.
Drink the mixture, followed by 12 ounces of purified water.
After a half an hour, mix 12 ounces of water with freshly-squeezed 1/2 lemon juice and a tablespoon of ACV.
Drink the mixture.
Repeat hourly until you experience relief from the kidney stones.
** Use a heating pad or hot water bottle to ease kidney stone pain. **