Kidney Stones
About Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are memorably painful, and people who've had one usually want to know how to avoid the next. Sudden sharp pain, worries about kidney function, questions about oxalates and vitamin C, and stones that show up alongside other chronic health problems are all things these experts talk about. These talks also go past the kidneys. Stone risk is tied to oxalates in food, blood sugar, nutrient balance, inflammation, and toxic exposures like heavy metals. You'll find conversations on simple ways to protect your kidneys, kidney health and prevention, and eating a colorful, plant-rich diet. Doctors and naturopaths explain what's actually going on, which tests are worth asking your provider about, from kidney function panels to imaging, and what helps, from whole-food nutrition and minerals to herbal and detox support and shockwave treatment for stones.