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Your kidneys filter blood, balance fluids and make hormones that are necessary for red blood cells and bones. Foods like leafy greens, tofu and flaxseed can support kidney health and help lower ...

Like the citrus fruit it comes from, lemon juice provides many vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Here are several ...

I just found out that I have a kidney stone. I’m 77 years old, and I don’t want to deal with it. I’ve heard of potassium citrate and pulverizing it with sound waves. Are these options?

Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Potassium is important for kidney, heart, muscle, and brain function. Low potassium levels can contribute to muscle weakness, high blood pressure, kidney stones, ...

Kidney stones are hard lumps made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. They can cause severe pain, especially when passing through the urinary tract. About one in ten people will have a ...

Nutritionist Olivia Haas suggests dietary changes for gallbladder health. She recommends foods to reduce pain and dissolve gallstones. Beetroots, dandelion greens, and artichokes support bile flow ...

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