According to the U.S. Department of Health, kidney stones cause over 500,000 people to visit the emergency room each year. While various types of kidney stones exist, the most common ones are those containing calcium. Citric acid, found in citrus fruits, assists in breaking down the stones so that they can pass easily through the bladder. In addition to drinking at least one of the juices per day, drink a minimum of eight glasses of water to help the passing process. Always consult your doctor before beginning any at-home treatments.
Celery and Lemon Juice
Step 1
Wash four stalks of celery and three sprigs of parsley thoroughly.
Step 2
Remove the skin of one cucumber and cut it in half.
Step 3
Combine the celery, parsley and cucumber in a blender or juicer. Add the juice from half a lemon.
Step 4
Add 1/2 cup water to create a juice or 1 cup ice for a smoothie. Blend the ingredients.
Watermelon and Apple Juice
Step 1
Wash and slice two apples of any variety. Leave their skins on for added nutrients.
Step 2
Slice a watermelon into 1-inch cubes and combine four to six cubes with the apples in a juicer or blender.
Step 3
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into the container and blend the ingredients. Add water or ice to adjust texture of the juice.
Banana Stem Juice
Step 1
Chop the banana stems and place ¼ cup into a blender or juicer. Banana stems are available at Asian grocery stores.
Step 2
Add 1 cup water and blend.
Step 3
Use a pinch of salt to add extra flavor to the juice.
Orange, Pear and Watermelon Juice
Step 1
Slice and remove the skin of one orange.
Step 2
Slice one pear and do not remove its skin.
Step 3
Combine four slices of watermelon with the orange flesh and pear in a blender or juicer. Add water or ice to vary the beverage's texture.
Things You'll Need
- Celery
- Parsley
- Cucumber
- Blender or juicer
- Lemon
- Apple
- Watermelon
- Banana stems
- Orange
- Pear
References
- U.S Department of Health and Human Services: Kidney Stones in Adults
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Hospital and Clinics; Citric Acid and Kidney Stones; Kristina Penniston, PhD, RD;
- Juicer Recipes Now: Have Kidney Stone Symptoms? Try Juicing
- Just Cleansing: The Kidney Cleanse
- Sakhti Foundation.org: Juice Cleanse
- My Recipes: Banana Stem Juice
