What are the symptoms that your kidneys aren't working?

Answer 1

You honestly don't want to wait until they have degenerated enough to know. A doctor can answer that question better than I can, but can not tell you how to get them working again.

My kidneys and liver took a heavy beating when I had pre-eclampsia with my second pregnancy. For a year after my kidneys hurt when I slept on my back, and whenever I failed to drink exorbitant amounts of water. Sleeping on my left side was my only relief. It has been proven the kidneys work best in that position. My eyes were a little yellow and bloodshot. I was really suscetible to UTI's. I had other issues. My Dr ordered a 24 hour urine test. The results were very bad, but a kidney specialist happily took my money to say that I was too young and healthy to really have kidney problems, even though the tests indicated something was wrong.

I took that to mean if I wanted to not be sick anymore it was up to me. I learned about the helpfulness of fresh raw carrot juice in cleansing the whole body of impurities and actually supporting kidney health. I also learned that eating large amounts of meat and cheese is high in uric acid which irritates the kidneys. I gradually replaced meat and cheese with easier to digest proteins like eggs, yogurt, beans and whole grains, and especially raw nuts and seeds. I ate a raw spinach salad almost every day- there are infinite delights to combine with it. I did not eat any cooked spinach as that releases oxalic acid- which is very hard on the kidneys. Fresh raw carrot juice became a part of my morning routine 1-2 hour before breakfast. Bananas, apples, healthy snacks. Skipping meals for lack of "healthy" food though was not an option. That can be even more damaging to kidneys and your entire body.

My body is healthier than it has ever been and I get tons of compliments. No more dark circles and zombie-like expression. No more repeat infections. No more pain, no more digestive problems. If you are curious read "Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Juices" by Norman W. Walker- which is a Chemist's explanation of how our bodies respond to different types of nutrients and the optimal fuel for them. Barley Green, and Juice Plus Supplements are modern options along the same line of thought that have met with incredible success.