How to Improve Kidneys by Drinking Teas

Your kidneys regulate your blood pressure, eliminate metabolic waste, activate Vitamin D and stimulate the production of red cells. That's just to name a few functions. If they're not in a good shape, kidney stones can form very quickly. Studies show that people who drink only one cup of tea a day lower their risk of kidney cancer significantly.

Instructions

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  Drink at least one cup of tea a day. Choose a tea like green tea or oolong. You can make a cool beverage out of the same tea bags, but don't expect commercial iced teas to have the same affect.

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  Buy kidney fortifier herbal tea. It contains alisma and wild pyrrosia, Chinese herbs used for centuries as diuretics and to maintain healthy kidney function. Steep th tea bag for 3 to 5 minutes, drink hot or refrigerate for a cold beverage.

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  Drink watermelon seed tea and celery seed tea to get rid of kidney stones. Watermelon seeds are a diuretic that stimulate and cleanse the kidneys. Celery seeds increase the elimination of water and help flush out toxins.

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  Put ground or cut watermelon seeds into a mug. Pour boiling water over it, allowing it to steep. Strain the seeds once it's cool. Drink at least once a day, 3 days a week.

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  Pour boiling water over 1 Tbsp. of celery seeds. Allow it to steep. Let it cool and drink it. Have at least one cup a day, 3 days a week.