People who have kidney conditions, or who suspect of having kidney problems, usually submit themselves to a series of tests, such as urine routine test, blood urine test, renal function examination, and other pertinent assessments to determine the exact status of their organ. The results of such tests are referred to as clinical values. But how many patients really know what each value mean?

To give the common man or patient an overview of the terms used by medical professionals to refer to a certain kidney test result, here is an attempt to explain each value, as much as possible, in layman’s term.

Creatinine. It is a chemical waste product in the blood that forms with each normal muscle contraction. The more creatinine there is in the blood, the lesser the kidneys’ ability to function properly.  Healthy kidneys can readily eliminate creatinine from the blood.

People who suspect to have certain kidney condition, and even healthy individuals who just want to have a medical check on their kidneys, are usually required to submit to a series of tests called basic or comprehen-sive metabolic panel (BMP or CMP) to assess their major organs. Particu-larly, they would be obliged to submit to a creatinine blood test and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test to examine their kidney function.  If and when these tests produce a result that can be considered clinically abnormal, or when they reveal certain signs of disease, such as diabetes that greatly affects the kidneys, the tests may be used further to observe how the kidney malfunction fares against its corresponding treatment.

Adult men with healthy kidneys have about 0.6 to 1.2 milligrams/deciliters (mg/dL) if creatinine, while women have around 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL of creatinine.  As shown in the data, women have lower creatinine levels than men do.  It is because women have less muscle tissue compared to men.

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR). This is a test performed by physi-cians or other medical practitioners to determine how the patient’s kid-neys get along. It specifically makes an assessment on the amount of liquid and waste that passes through the filters in the kidneys, called glomeruli, and out into the urine. The measurement is calculated per minute. A normal healthy person has a constant GFR, which value stays almost always the same.

The test is performed by drawing a blood sample from the vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or at the back of the patient’s hand. The sample is then sent to a laboratory to have the creatinine level tested. Normal values should have a result of between 90ml/minute and 110ml/minute.  Otherwise, the patient is likely to have problems with his kidneys.  If the value is below 60ml/minute, it indicates that the patient has chronic renal disease; and if the value drops to 15ml/minute, it means that the patient’s condition is worse, as his kidneys have already stopped functioning.

Hematuria. This refers to the presence of red blood cells in the urine. It may occur only once or may be recurrent. Whether the blood is readily seen with the naked eye or visible only under a microscope, hematuria is indicative of a serious problem that has caused bleeding in the patient. The bleeding may originate internally, like from the kidneys, the ureters, the prostate gland among men, the bladder, or from the urethra.

Microalbuminuria.  This refers to the persistent and abnormal excretion of small quantities of albumin in the urine.  If measured, this discharge usually ranges between 30 and 300 milligrams per day. This abnormality has varied meanings to different patients. For those who have no risk factors for cardiovascular condition, this abnormality may only mean mild renal issue without any clinical significance. But for those individuals who have hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, such abnormal excretion requires appropriate medical attention as this may be associated with cardiovascular problem.

Proteinuria. This is one of the many complications associated with diabetes that signifies serious problem in the kidneys. Specifically, it refers to the presence of excessive amount of serum proteins in the urine, which is a strong indication of kidney damage.

Potassium. It is a very essential mineral needed for the normal function of all cells, nerves, muscles, and the heart. A very high level of potassium in the blood stream may result in the weakening of the person, leaving him with an irregular heartbeat. It can even be life-threatening.  While low potassium level may result in the weakening of the muscles and muscle coordination, cramping, fatigue, confusion, and heart failure.  Healthy kidneys can readily remove excess potassium in the blood stream.  But if they are damaged, they can no longer function the way they are made to, so the level of potassium can build up in the body.

Urea.  Also known as carbamide, urea is an organic chemical compound and waste product made by the body after metabolizing protein.  Dam-aged kidneys cannot remove urea from the blood stream.

There may be other terms or clinical values resulting from varied kidney tests but the above are the most common, so far.

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The kidneys are a pair of small bean-shaped vital organs found on either side of the spine in the lower back of the human body and connected to the urinary bladder through the tubes called ureters. Their sizes of about 4 inches long and 2 and half inches wide may be relatively small for the functions they take on in the human body where they work so hard to maintain internal order.

But, no matter how capable they are in carrying out such important responsibilities in the body, it is inevitable that kidneys do get down at times; although this seldom happens, occurring only in one in every 2,000 people. But in case it happens, other organs, like the muscles or the brain, will never be able to carry on. One ailment that could hurt these organs is chronic kidney disease.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a condition characterized by a gradual, and in most cases, permanent loss or damage to the kidneys, which decreases their ability to keep the human body in good health. When this happens, wastes, toxic substance, and water would build up in the blood making the person sick, feeling unusually tired and lacking in energy, and having a poor appetite. He may even find it difficult to sleep, develop swollen feet and ankles, muscle cramps at night, and may need to urinate often.  In some cases, the affected individual may develop complications like acidosis or too much acidity of body fluids, anemia or low blood count, high blood pressure, weak bones, disorder in his nutritional health, and nerve damage.

Also known as chronic renal disease, Chronic kidney disease or CKD is usually caused by diabetes and high blood pressure. But experts also found that other factors may harm the kidneys, such as:

Glomerulonephritis, considered to be the third most common type of kidney disease, is a group of diseases that gradually inflames the filtration system of the kidneys, and which eventually cause it to fail.

Polycystic kidney disease, which is a hereditary kind of ailment, is characterized by the growing of several fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys that prevent these vital organs to function properly. This impairment eventually leads to kidney failure. Polycystic kidney disease has two major genetic forms, namely: the autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, or the adult polycystic kidney disease, and; the autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease, or the juvenile polycystic kidney disease.

Blockage in the flow of urine caused by stones, dilated prostate gland among men, hardening of the arteries, lupus, recurring urinary infection, and cancers also result in kidney damage.

Chronic kidney disease has now become an escalating health issue, as statistics revealed a steady increase in the number of affected individuals since the previous decade. Reports have it that the incidence may be due to the growing number of people getting diabetes mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and/or aging population.

These reports should not be a cause for alarm, though, since chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be avoided with proper care.  It only takes a well-disciplined individual, especially those who are prone to it, to stop or refrain from smoking; manage their blood sugar level as well as their blood pressure; keep physically fit by doing regular exercise; maintain healthy diet and appropriate weight; lessen salt intake; limit alcoholic drinks, and; drink plenty of water every day.

Nevertheless, for those who are already diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it is important to consult with their respective doctors and follow prescriptions and advice accordingly to avoid further complications.

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has no known cure yet, but it is possible to slow down its affliction or to stop its progress provided the afflicted person observes appropriate treatment and lives a healthy lifestyle. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is divided in to 5 stages according to the measurement of estimated rate of glomerular filtration, or GFR.  It should be noted that kidney function in first stage is normal, but which is minimally lessened in second stage.

Stage 1: At this point, the afflicted person demonstrates slight kidney damage but without showing any symptoms at all; and so, he may not be even aware he has stage 1 chronic kidney disease (CKD). His GFR is at normal or at high level of more than 90 ml/min. Ways by which a person may know he has the disease are through the following manifestations: medical check up for another health conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure; the urea or creatinine level within the blood is higher than normal; presence of protein or blood in the urine; results of an MRI, ultrasound, CT scan, or X-ray reveal evidence of damage, and; the afflicted individual has a history within the family suffering from polycystic kidney diseases or PKD.

It is recommended, therefore, that Stage 1 chronic kidney disease (CKD) afflicted persons should properly observe a healthy diet and maintain a healthy blood pressure level.

Stage 2: Just like in the first, Stage 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients demonstrate mildly reduced kidney function, but still, they do not know they have the disease since no apparent symptom manifests yet.  However, their GFR level drops at 60 to 89 ml/min.

It is recommended that patients of chronic kidney disease (CKD) should observe an active lifestyle by keeping a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy blood pressure level, keeping tab of their blood sugar level, submitting for regular medical check up including a serum creatinine test to measure their GFR, following proper medications, exercising regularly, and staying away from smoking.

Stage 3: At this stage, chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients would now begin to demonstrate symptoms of the disease, like: fatigue, excess fluid in the body, a frequent urge to urinate, pain in their back, and sleeping problems.  They would also experience a moderately reduced kidney function with their GFR level drops at 30 to 59 ml/min. At this point when their kidneys’ functions start to decline, patients tend to develop a condition called uremia because wastes may now begin to accumulate in the blood. Besides, they become vulnerable to complications of kidney disease, like high blood pressure, anemia, and/or bone disease.  Patients will now be advised to strictly observe a healthy diet.

Stage 4:  At this stage, patients would now have a severely reduced kidney function where their GFR level drops at 15 to 30 ml/min.  Dialysis or a possible kidney transplant might be required at this stage. In addition to the complications that have developed at Stage 3, chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are now likely to acquire heart disease and other cardiovascular disorders when they reach Stage 4.

Stage 5: Here, chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients have come to an advanced state or end of renal disease stage (ESRD), where their kidneys lost almost all of its abilities to function that a kidney transplant or a dialysis be the only option for them to survive. Their GFR now has dangerously dropped to less than 15 ml/min, and toxins have already accumulated in the blood resulting to an overall ill condition.

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Urine, or urinary, retention is a serious health condition where the afflicted person suffers from difficulty or inability to completely empty his bladder.

Also known as ischuria, urine retention generally bothers men in their 50s and 60s, and the likelihood of acquiring the disease may even rise as the person advances in age. Men suffering kidney stones and prostate cancer are likewise prone to urine retention. At times, women and other age groups can be at risk of the condition especially when their bladder is dragged down by a drooping lower part of the colon, a condition called rectocele. Women who’ve gone through recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) and gynecologic surgery, and those whose bladder drops out of its usual position, a disorder more popularly known as cystocele, will have higher risk of developing urine retention.

Generally, urine retention is classified according to causes, namely: infectious and inflammatory, neurological, obstructive or physical, and pharmacological.

Prominently, the condition is a manifestation of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or a growth in size of the prostate, which is a usual occurrence among men as they get older; but it can also be due to other factors. Urine retention may also occur when there is a disorder with the muscles and nerves that regulate the urinary tract; or, when the problem originates from the urinary tract itself.  In normal functions, the nerves in the urinary tract signals to the brain when the bladder is full, and the nerves of the brain reciprocate by sending a response signal to contract and release the urine. But in the event when either the nerves in the urinary tract or in the brain fail to coordinate with each other, or when the muscles fail to function properly, the afflicted individual will consequently suffer from an inability to pass urine even if he feels his bladder is full. Malfunction of these nerves can be triggered by certain factors, particularly: vaginal childbirth; ailments like diabetes, strokes, multiple sclerosis; injury to the pelvis; heavy metal poisoning, and; infection or injuries affecting the brain and/or the spinal cord.

Urine retention can either be acute or chronic.  An acute urinary retention, or AUR, is an intensely disturbing ordeal marked by an urgent need to urinate, but failure to pass urine; thus, causing so much discomfort and pain on the afflicted person. His lower abdomen also becomes bloated. The pain most often accelerates when he is exposed to cold weather, has consumed too much ethanol, or has taken medication that prevents his bladder to contract.  Because of this, the afflicted individual needs to be rushed to the hospital for prompt action.

Meanwhile, chronic urine retention may not be readily life-threatening but it still has the potential to become a serious condition, and should, therefore, be given medical attention. It causes the afflicted person mild discomfort and frequent trips to the restroom as he feels his bladder is continually full. He can pass urine, albeit finding it difficult starting a stream, and the flow is weak. He also experiences dribbling in between trips to the restroom.  Chronic urinary retention is most often due to an obstruction in the bladder opening.

Initial treatment of urine retention involves draining the bladder of urine to avoid permanent damage by inserting a catheter into the urethra. But those whose condition is due to enlarge prostate are given appropriate treatment immediately. Long-term treatment is based on its causes.

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Kidneys are very important parts of the human body as they regulate blood pressure, filter blood, and expel wastes from the system. When they are infected with disease or get injured, other organs are involved.  We can live healthy with only one kidney – as some people do – but when both kidneys fail, we could never survive.  Therefore, it is important to take care of our kidneys, making sure that they function well so we may live healthy.  One way of keeping our kidneys healthy is to do kidney cleanse regularly and this could also help prevent any unwanted kidney infection.

A kidney cleanse is any procedure meant to detoxify the kidneys by drinking a large amount of liquid and keeping watch on food intake to promote healthy kidney function. Kidney cleansing, which involves a natural regimen based on healthy diet, can be performed in three days – or three weeks, depending on individual choices – by following a specific program.

Basically, during the kidney cleansing period, your diet should involve elimination of some popular foods and beverages, like coffee, sodas, and alcoholic drinks as these can slow down the kidneys’ function to flush out toxins.  Instead, you have to drink plenty of pure drinking water.  Likewise, you must replace protein-rich meats with whole grain protein sources, like flax seed, sunflower seeds, and almonds. Foods that are high in sodium and rich in oxalate like chocolate, sesame seeds, nuts and sweet potatoes should also be skipped from the diet.

Aside from water, you must take in plenty of other liquids throughout the kidney cleansing period, particularly:

Unsweetened or organic cranberry juice.  You should drink 10 to 12 ounces of unsweetened or organic cranberry juice with breakfast and lunch.  Cranberry juice lessens the calcium content in the urine; thus, lowering the circumstances of developing kidney stones.

Potassium juice.  An intake of at least 12 ounces of potassium juice between breakfast and lunch is recommended as it effectively acts as cleansing tonic even as it keeps you energized.  Potassium juice can be extracted from carrots, celery, spinach, parsley, and sea greens.

Watermelon seed tea.  Drink one cup of watermelon seed tea between lunch and dinner, as this diuretic enhances a normal and active kidney function, aids in digestion, and flushes out toxins right before the final meal of the day.

Liquid chlorophyll.  Take 8 ounces of liquid chlorophyll with lunch for proper respiratory function and improved immune system. Chlorophyll also aids other cleansing agents in purifying blood.

Carrot juice or cranberry juice. Drink 8 ounces of carrot or cranberry juice with dinner to facilitate regular urinary patterns.  Since some people are allergic to carrot juice, you may substitute it with cranberry juice, which is equally effective.

Kidney cleansing tea.  Drink one cup of kidney cleansing tea after dinner or before bedtime for digestion and cleansing of your system even as you sleep.  This type of tea can be sourced from any tea as long as it contains peppermint leaves, juniper berries, corn silk, or dandelion leaves.

Even as you finish observing the three-day cleansing period, you still have to carry on with your healthy diet. Organic fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and high-quality protein sources should be a mainstay in your regimen.  Besides, your water intake should be at least 8 to 10 glasses per day.

Meanwhile, many people opt to do their kidney cleanse over a period of three weeks. Nevertheless, whatever your preference may be, kidney cleanse is all about limiting the access of toxins into our body to establish a healthier life.

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Most often, when people experience pain in the back, they mistake it for kidney pain. After all, there is always likelihood that pain in the back is related to kidney pain, especially with the occurrence of signs and symptoms. The most known culprits of kidney pain are kidney infection or pyelonephritis, and kidney stones.  But it can also be due to other ailments as well, such as inflammation, injury, enlargement of the kidneys, or blockage in the flow of urine.

Pyelonephritis

Defined as an infection of the kidney and the upper part of the urinary tract, is caused by a reflux of the flow of urine from the bladder to the urinary tract due to a blockage along the urine’s flow path. The obstruction along the urinary tract may be due to stones, congenital deformities, tumors, and loss of bladder function from nerve condition, among many more factors. Urine obstruction is likely to intensify the person’s tendency to develop pyelonephritis. People are advice to be familiar themselves with kidney infection symptoms so this can be detected in early stage and seek treatments.

Pyelonephritis usually attacks adult women, although it is never ruled out that men and other age groups cannot acquire the infection, too.  Its initial attack is characteristically abrupt and often mistaken as a result of too much stress on the lower back.  The danger with pyelonephritis is that if it is ignored and untreated, it might advance into a chronic ailment that could last for a long period and eventually alter kidney function.

Kidney stones

This is another common culprit of kidney pain.  Most often, kidney stones do not send pain signals until they go into the ureters and cause spasm, and compel the sufferer to urinate frequently and make him feel a burning sensation as he does.  The tinge of blood that usually comes with the urine is due to the bleeding in the ureter’s narrow lining passage.

Kidney stones come in varied sizes, shapes, and colors.  It can be as tiny as a grain of sand, or it can grow as large as a golf ball.  The smaller sizes may not cause much pain as they can easily go out with urination. But the larger ones may get stuck on their way down to the urinary tract.  Once the stones get embedded between the ureters and the urethra, they obstruct the regular flow of the urine; and this triggers pain. Most often, the pain is felt at the side and back of the body, and may sometimes even extend to the abdomen and groin. Urine usually comes out cloudy and having a tinge of blood.

Generally, kidney stones do not require surgery unless the pain becomes unbearable.  The smaller ones can just pass on their own with urine, and some, like the cystine and uric acid types, can be diluted with oral medication.  But the larger stones have to be broken down using shock wave procedures; and in severe case – and only when it is necessary – they be removed through surgery.

One of the best and practical ways that healthy people, as well as those having a health history of kidney stones, should do to avoid developing kidney stone is to drink plenty of water everyday so that their kidneys can properly maintain a healthy body fluid balance, and prevent the stones from recurring.

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In anatomy, a kidney is either one of a pair of small bean-shaped vital organs located in the dorsal region, or the lower back, of the human body.  Positioned one on each side of the spine – although the left kidney is set a little higher than its counterpart at the right –  its sizes are about 4 inches or 10 centimeters long, and about 2 and a half inches or 6.4 centimeters wide.

The kidneys perform many functions, such as: keeping the blood clean by freeing it of wastes and water; balancing the chemicals in the body; dispensing hormones and assisting in the control of blood pressure; production of red blood cells, and; generating vitamin D to keep the bones strong and healthy.

Keeping the blood clean.  Even as blood circulates through our veins and arteries, it carries with it some undesirable particles that come from what we take in, be it food or drinks and soup.  Instinctively, the kidneys remove the wastes, excess fluid, salt, and other minerals carried by the blood, and leaving just enough quantities for the body’s requirements. The kidneys’ numerous tiny filters called glomeruli, are the ones responsible for sifting out wastes and water from the blood. The cleansed blood, then, returns to the heart again and recirculates through the same process; while the wastes and extra water enter the bladder through the ureters and become urine, which we eventually discharged through urination.

Balancing the chemicals in the body. After removing excess fluid from the body, the kidneys now retain what is called the body’s fluid balance.  Based on the body’s total weight, the kidneys maintain a normal fluid balance of about 55 percent for women, and about 60 percent for men.  If we drink plenty of fluids daily, kidneys remove our excess fluid by making us discharge plenty of urine. Fluid may also be discharged through sweat, breath, and feces. This is how healthy kidneys function.

On the other hand, if we do not take in much fluid, the kidneys will retain the fluid in and we discharge only little urine.  In cases where kidneys fail, these organs become unable to control the fluid balance in the body.  If we do not discharge much urine, we develop the tendency of overloading fluid in our body, and may therefore submit to dialysis and restrict our fluid intake to correct the imbalance. Too much fluid inside our body may cause high blood pressure.

Dispensing hormones and assisting in the control of blood pressure.  Healthy kidneys produce renin, an enzyme that mobilizes the hormonal mechanisms to regulate the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. It is especially dispensed at the instance when blood pressure starts to fall. Renin then transforms the blood protein into angiotensin, a peptide hormone that causes the blood vessels to narrow. In turn, angiotensin, impels the adrenal gland to dispense aldosterone, another hormone responsible for the re-absorption of sodium, or salt, and water into the blood.

To recapitulate, these hormones work together in controlling the amount of salt and fluid the body keeps and the manner that the blood vessels expand and contract.  Excessive amount of water, or fluid overload, in the body causes blood pressure to go up; while insufficient amount of the same, or dehydration, causes blood pressure to drop. Moreover, when arteries constrict its width, blood pressure soars high.  This is where renin comes in, as it controls the constriction of the arteries.

Production of red blood cells. Healthy kidneys produce erythropoeitin (EPO), a glycoprotein hormone that activates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow. EPO is dispensed in reaction to the dropping levels of oxygen in body tissue.

Generating Vitamin D. Healthy kidneys produce calcitriol, a hormone that is responsible for sustaining an appropriate level of calcium and phosphate in the blood and bones, keeping the bones strong.

With this given information about the function of our kidneys, may we realize how important it is to care for these organs and also find out more about kidney infection symptoms.

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Urinary tract infections (UTI) are serious bacterial problems that invade the urinary system and multiply, resulting in an infection. UTI is painful and can be a life-threatening problem if left untreated. Statistics reveal that about 80 to 90 percent of UTI are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), the bacteria that are normally found in the rectum, from where they usually enter and travel through the urethra to the bladder and there cause an infection.

In addition, statistics show that there are more than 9 million people all over the world who suffer from urinary tract infection every year. Women, particularly those who are sexually active, are 30 percent more likely to contract urinary tract infection (UTI) than men and children because of their urethra are much shorter and also closer to anus. And, of the women, the elderly are more susceptible to the infection than the younger ones due to their weakened immune system, which is no longer potent as it was in their younger years. Since the elderly now enters into a stage where the muscles of their bladder have weakened, there is a greater chance that they cannot flush out properly causing some urine to remain there. When the bladder is not fully emptied during urination, small bacteria creeps its way up into the bladder and accumulates over time and this leads to infection.

Besides, elderly men are also likely to develop bladder infection at a rate roughly equal to women, partly because of the enlargement of their prostate. An enlarged prostate obstructs urinary flow and thus causing urine to stagnate. Urinary tract infection among the elderly is usually out of control perhaps due to their age-related conditions. Studies identify some major causes of UTI among the elderly, namely:

Insufficient nutrition. Many elderly persons, especially those who are caring for themselves, do not get appropriate nutrients during meal times, probably because they are unable to properly prepare food for reasons like decreased mobility, inability to care for themselves, and/or limited access to assistance; and so, they tend to settle on the same diet they have been taking over the years, mistakenly thinking their nutritional needs have not changed. Because of this, they usually do not have enough calories, proteins, vitamins and mineral intake. For example, senior frail women should have at least three cups of milks and also a cup half of fruits, and fats that should not ever exceed 130 of calories a day. Because of such insufficiency, these elderly may gradually develop UTI, including cystitis, pyelonephritis and catheter-related infections. Learn more about bladder infection symptoms and also kidney infection symptoms here.

In addition, late detection of UTI among the elderly is related to asymptomatic presence of bacteria. Studies show that between 20 to 25 percent of women and 10 percent of men over the age of 65 have bacteria in their urine without showing any sign.

Another cause of UTI is weak immune system. The elderly are more likely to suffer from UTI because of their weakened immune system. Any disorder affecting the immune system usually raises the risk of urinary tract infection. According to studies, about 30 to 40 percent of the elderly who are having serious UTI do not show signs of fever primarily due to the inability of their immune system to respond.

Moreover, lack of care is another major cause of UTI among the elderly. Often, they do not even know they have UTI and so it goes on untreated. It is advisable, therefore, to have them schedule a regular full body check up to detect any health problem.

Nevertheless, medical experts suggest simple tips on how to prevent or avoid urinary tract infection, including: drinking two to four liters of water every day; taking cranberry tablets with vitamin C; urinating often; pressing the bladder when urinating to ensure that all urine is released.

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Parsley Tea Benefits

There are numerous benefits of parsley tea when a person consumed it, an especially for someone whom is suffering from kidney infection or bladder infection. It is an extremely effective natural agent for detoxifying our human body of waste material. Below are some of the parsley tea benefits:

• Parsley tea is an effective detoxification agent. It helps in cleansing the body and flushing the toxins off the body.

• Parsley tea aids in the reconstruction of the blood vessels in the body. It is helpful in maintaining the elasticity of the blood vessels and also repairs any wear and tear.

• Parsley tea is a rich source of Vitamin C, which is essential in absorbing of iron in the human body. So parsley tea is also helpful in curing Anemia.

• Another widely acclaimed advantage of parsley tea is its assistance in treating many diseases including arthritis and rheumatism.

• Parsley tea is also well known for its healing effects in curing ear infections and also deafness.

• Parsley tea advocates digestion and absorption of fats and proteins thus helping the intestinal absorption function.

• Also parsley tea helps in the storage and absorption of liver.

• Parsley tea boasts rich enzymes that help and enhance the digestive and excretory system.

• Parsley tea is also successfully used to aid in removing gall stones.

• Being rich in Vitamin C parsley tea is helpful in treating gum diseases like Scurvy.

• Parsley tea also acts as a diuretic and weight losing benefits can also be obtained through its use.

• Parsley tea is also rich in anti oxidants and by using it regularly you can not only increase the capacity of anti oxidants in the blood but it also aids in absorbing more vital nutrient in the body.

• A therapeutic advantage of parsley tea is that it reduces excess gas and eases the alimentary canal.

• Parsley also carries in abundance folate, vitamin B12 and beta carotene which enhances and encourages the absorption and nutrient utilization ability of the organs.

• Parsley also contains apiol which is a constituent of estrogen, a female sex hormone. It aids in facilitating the regularity of menstrual cycles.

• Parsley tea also eases away cramps occurring due to menstrual cycles.

• Parsley tea enables the lungs in discharging all toxins that accumulate within it due to pollution in the environment around us.

• Chlorophyll is also present in high quantities in parsley tea and it helps the body In cleansing off the harmful pathogenic micro organisms.

PARSLEY TEA SIDE EFFECTS

Parsley tea may be beneficial to the human body, but it also has some side effects on people as well. Below are some of the parsley tea side effect:

• The essential oil of parsley tea is highly toxic and should never be used internally.

• Parsley tea is also not recommended to patients suffering from kidney inflammation as it contains high amounts of oxalic acid which can result in formation of kidney stones.

• Parsley tea is also a uterus stimulant and thus should not be given to pregnant women.

• Parsley tea is also known to acquire a compound known as psoralen, which is linked with photo dermatitis occurrence associated mainly with parsley cutters.

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PARSLEY TEA

Parsley is a biennial herb mostly fund in America, Europe and the Middle East. It is a light to dark green, bright herb and is well recognized for its tremendous health benefits. It is commonly used for garnishing salads, used as a food constituent and as a herbal medicine ingredient.

Parsley tea is prepared through combining the first voided morning urine and a handful of fresh parsley in a quart of water which is further simmered on low heat for almost an hour. After straining the tea, a quart of it can be consumed hot or cold during the day. There is a very long and successful history behind the uses of parsley tea among native Americans and Asians. The benefits can be verified through taking a follow up sample of urine on the 5th day of consuming tea to prove that the white cells that indicate the presence of infection are no longer present in the urine sample.

The main cause of delivering successful results in eliminating infections through use of parsley tea is the ability to penetrate in the bladder wall. Such deep effectiveness ensures that almost no bacteria are present in the bladder and no bacterial strains are faced.

Parsley tea has the ability to heal up all the bacterial infections that are present in urine. Furthermore it is also helpful in the eradication of stones present in human kidney. This is the reason as to why it is sometimes recommended to use parsley tea for a continuous period of 10 days.

Parsley tea also boasts the benefit of being easy and a no-pain therapy because the other methods of removing stones from kidney i.e. lithotripter or surgical procedures requires much more time, cost and sometimes results in minor kidney pain to the patient. Because of its simplicity the institute of Western Health Care is undertaking Parsley tea as its major therapy in removing kidney stones.

Since Parsley tea is a herbal tea, it acquires a natural process of cleaning the bacterial infection present in the bladder. Other herbal teas such as green tea, blueberry tea and the like are also highly recommended as in-house aid to Kidney Infections. That is why herbal teas should be consumed plenty of times within the first 24 hours after noticing the kidney infection symptoms. This is because the more fluid is undertaken by the patient the more urinary outflow will occur which in turn will reduce the bacterial infection present in the kidney.

Other methods used as kidney infection treatment includes the use of Goldenseal, Echinacea and Nettle teas. The usage direction is to drink one cup several times a day for enhanced results. Another herbal tea ‘the green tea’ is also helpful in developing a healthy bladder and is used to reduce bladder inflammation and urine problems.

Method of making Parsley Tea
Place a quarter cup of Parsley tea in a basket that is not affected by heat. Place this infused basket in a teapot and pour hot water over it. Set to simmer for 2-3 minutes if you prefer light taste and 5-8 minutes if you prefer strong. Parsley tea is ready.

Tips for Better Taste
• Mix a teaspoon of honey for a slightly sugary taste
• Create a tangy flavor by adding 2-3 drops of lemon juice.

If you noticed you may be displaying some kidney infection symptoms, try for a change and use this alternative kidney infection treatment to treat yourself.

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