Kidney Cleanse Cycle
DIRECTIONS
Ingest "Best to Ingest" liquids (& foods). Utilize the recommended recipes, with liquids dominating intake. Kidney Cleanse for 3 to 5 days.
BENEFITS
· kidney stone prevention, reduction, and alleviation of kidney stone pain
· help treat urinary tract issues and infections
· optimize elimination of uric acid from blood
· alleviate some forms of lower back pain
BEST TO INGEST :: Kidney Cleanse
● Liquids
· Water - 1/2 gallon a day is the goal
· Herbal Teas
→ Cranberry
→ Nettle Leaf Tea
→ Teas are part of a daily 1/2 gallon of water.
● Fruits
· Watermelon
· Lemon
· Cantaloupe
· Kiwi
● Vegetables
· Cucumber
· Asparagus
· Parsley
↑ All fruits and veg listed here are natural diuretics. Diuretics help the kidneys remove uric acid from the blood.
Best Recipes :: Kidney Cycle
(click on name to go to recipe)
RECOMMENDATIONS
length:
3 to 5 days, with as many days as possible being liquid only.
stress free:
It will not always be possible to adhere strictly to the recommended recipes, and that is okay. Stress is toxic, too. Don't punish yourself during any Cycle.
important:
Plan to do a Kidney Cleanse when a bathroom is easy to access; a lot of liquids going in means a lot of liquids coming out.
NOTABLE FOR CLEANSE
· Watermelon is very useful for hunger; it is a diuretic, a solid food, but mostly liquid.
· A few days in a row of just liquids is ideal to flush the kidneys, but garden salads or other fresh veg are detox friendly.
· Kidney Cleanse herbal capsules are sold at Amazon.com, iHerb, and other retailers.
→ Herbs that (unofficially) may be beneficial for kidneys, according to several sources: agrimony, buchu, burdock root, gingerroot, gravel root, hydrangea root, juniper berries, lobelia root, marshmallow root, nettles, parsley leaf, uva ursi.
Best Recipes :: Kidney Cleanse
Cranberry Water
ingredients
● 1L bottle of Water
● 1/3 c. Cranberry Concentrate
● 1/3 c. Agave Nectar - blue or amber
or
● 500mL bottle of Water
● 2 or 3 tblsp Cranberry Concentrate
● 2 or 3 tblsp Agave Nectar - blue or amber
· option: Stevia packets
instructions
♦ Funnel cranberry concentrate and agave nectar into bottle of water.
notes
➜ Note that it is cranberry concentrate, which is highly concentrated liquid cranberry.
➜ Stevia can take the place of the Agave Nectar; add until cranberry's tartness is minimized.
➜ Cranberry juice with processed sugars is not concentrate, and is not recommended for any detoxifying cleanse.
➜ Bottles of water aren’t necessary, just convenient for mixing, storage, and/or transport.
for cranberry water
Cranberry Concentrate
1L Bottles of pH balanded H2O
Wide-Mouth Funnel
Stevia Packets
Cranberry Capsules
Agave Nectar
Lemon / Maple Water
ingredients
● 1L bottle of Water
● 1/3 c. Lemon juice - fresh squeezed
● 1/3 c. Maple Syrup (dark robust)
or
● 500mL bottle of Water
● 2 or 3 tblsp Lemon juice
● 2 or 3 tblsp Maple Syrup (dark robust)
· option: A few drops of liquid cayenne.
instructions
♦ Funnel lemon juice and maple syrup into bottle of water.
notes
➜ Lemon Juice from concentrate (bottled lemon juice) can be used, though fresh squeezed is recommended.
➜ Dark robust syrup is sweeter and less processed than amber, and is, therefore, recommended.
➜ A similar recipe is used in a program known as "The Master Cleanse."
for lemon / maple water
Maple Syrup (dark robust)
Lemon Juice
Lemons
Lemon Squeezer
Measuring Cup
Lemon Strainer
Liquid Cayenne
1L Bottles of pH balanded H2O
The Master Cleanse book
Wide-Mouth Funnel
Kidney Cleanse Green Smoothie
ingredients
● 1/2 c. Water
● 1 Lemon's juice (approx. 3 Tblsp)
● 1 Avocado, med. or large
● 2 c. Spinach
● 1 Cucumber - peeled, if not organic
● add any Sweetacular for great taste
· option: 2 or 3 scoops of vanilla protein powder
· option: 1 lime's juice
· option: 1 tsp of a super green
instructions
♦ Blend thoroughly in blender.
notes
➜ "Sweetacular" is honey, maple syrup (dark robust), agave nectar, or Stevia.
➜ DetoxifyU will use copious amounts of a Sweetacular if that's what it takes to edge the smoothie to sweetness.
➜ This recipe is vegan, kosher, gluten free, and low fat.
for kidney cleanse green smoothie
Honey
Spinach
Cucumber
Vegetable Peeler
Lemons
Lemon Squeezer
Spirulina powder
Chlorella powder
Blender
Plastic Tumbler
Protein Powder (vanilla)
Maple Syrup (dark robust)
Kidney Jolt Juice
ingredients
● 1 Cucumber, peeled if not organic
● 1/2" fresh gingerroot, peeled
● 1 handful parsley
● 1 lemon, peeled
● 1 piece of celery
· option: 1 Lime's juice
instructions
♦ Put all ingredients through extractor, AKA "juice" all ingredients.
notes
➜ Time saver: double the recipe, make enough for two days as it will remain fresh for two days.
for kidney jolt juice
Cucumber
Fresh Gingerroot
Lemon Juice
Lemons
Parsley
Celery
Tumbler - Shorter
Tumbler - Tall
Thermos
Juice Extractor
Herbal Teas
ingredients
● 1 mug of hot water
● 1 tea bag
→ Cranberry tea
→ Nettle Leaf tea
→ any organic herbal tea
• optional: 1 or 2 packet(s) of stevia
• optional: 1 tsp of extra-virgin olive oil
instructions
♦ Blend thoroughly in blender.
notes
➜ Best to get already peeled garlic, often in vacuum packed pouches at groceries.
➜ A "clove" is one section of a garlic bulb.
➜ The amount of garlic and olive oil can definitely be increased or decreased, if desired.
➜ Time saver: double the recipe, make enough for two days as it will remain fresh for two days.
for herbal teas
Cranberry Tea
Nettle Leaf Tea
Electric Kettle
Stevia Packets
Lemon Squeezer
"Kidney Fortifier" tea
Extracted Juices
top fruit & veg for juicing
★ Apples - the crisper the better
· Fuji
· Gala
· Granny Smith
· Red Delicious
★ Carrots
● Fruits
· Grapes
· Watermelon
· Lemons
· Tomatoes
● Veg
· Cucumbers
· Celery
· Parsley
· Red Beets
● Leafy Greens
· Kale
· Spinach
· Swiss Chard
● Spices (use sparingly, very strong flavors)
· Gingerroot
· Turmeric
instructions
♦ Rinse organics; rinse and/or peel non-organics.
♦ Cut, tear, or roll into pieces, to fit extractor.
♦ Juice pieces of fruit or vegetables in extractor.
notes
➜ Juice will maintain freshness for about 48 hours after extraction.
➜ Freezing extracted juices is usually not a good idea.
➜ Leafy greens, when juiced, are best when mixed with carrot juice in a ratio of about 1/5; that's 1 part leafy green juice for every 5 parts carrot.
➜ Apple cores, grape branches, leaves, and many rinds (thoroughly rinsed) can be put thru extractors.
for extracting juices
Fuji Apples
Juice Extractor
Carrots
Cucumber
Red Beets
Celery - Organic
Lemons
Grapes
Fresh Gingerroot
Fresh Turmeric
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Tumbler - Shorter
Tumbler - Tall
Grapes
Watermelon
Garden Salad
ingredients to mix & match
● Romaine Lettuce
● Spinach
● Mixed Greens
● Onions - fresh and/or sautéed
● Avocado
● Tomato
● Alfalfa or other sprouts
● Red Beets
● Sunflower or pumpkin seeds
● ground Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin, Hemp hearts, and/or Chia seeds
● Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
● Lemon Juice
instructions
♦ Mix and match ingredients, as available or desired.
notes
➜ A dressing or Craisins or some other processed ingredients can be added, if desired. Moderation in use of processed ingredients is best.
➜ Always make a salad you enjoy eating. If a few squirts of Ranch dressing gets you to enjoyment, use it.
for garden salad
Romaine Lettuce
Spinach
Mixed Greens
Red Onion
Yellow Onion
Avocado
Tomato
Red Beets (ready to eat)
Flaxseed (ground)
Sunflower Seeds
Lemon Juice
Salad Bowls
EV Olive Oil
More To Say :: Kidney Cleanse Cycle
What is not going in...
The Kidney Cleanse Cycle (as with the Liver and Colon Cycle) is as much about what is not being ingested as what is. The foods and liquids recommended in the Kidney Cycle are helpful for cleansing the kidneys. It is also helpful to the cleanse to not ingest acid-forming foods and liquids.
The Stones that don't rock.
Kidney stones (calcium formations in the kidneys) are painful while inside, and even more painful being passed* thru the urethra, particularly in men, whose urethra is about 8 inches long (a female's is less than 2 inches). The Kidney Cleanse Cycle can help reduce kidney stones and their painful side-effects.
*Interesting tidbit: Small kidney stones pass easier after a ride on the back of a roller coaster.ref
Why no official herbal supplement recommendations?
DetoxifyU believes herbal treatments can be useful, but herbal complements are beyond the scope of DetoxifyU's recommendations, as DetoxifyU is not an herbalist, herbologist, or homeopath.
Cocoa and other processed chocolates.
Acidosis in the body punishes the kidneys. Liquid cocoa and other chocolates are notorious for increasing acidity in the body and triggering and/or adding to kidney stones. Vegan Chocolate, on the other hand, is alkaline and, therefore, does not contribute to acidosis or kidney stones.
Kidney Fun Facts
Measures :: about 5" long, 3" wide, & 1" thick
Weight :: about 5 ounces each
Shape & Color :: shaped like an ear, purplish-brown in color
Positioned :: back of abdominal cavity, one on each side of spine
Composition :: Microscopic nephrons (about 2 million filters) are responsible for kidney structure and functional workings. Urine is formed in the nephrons (nephrons are like long pyramids).
Urine Analysis :: Kidneys filter blood, then send the urine to the bladder while returning most of the water to the bloodstream.
→ Typically, urine is about 95% waste and 5% materials the body could have used.
→ Urine is composed of: ammonia & urea from metabolic breakdown of amino acids (ammonia & urea increase with consumption of animal products); bilirubin from breakdown of blood's hemoglobin; creatine from breakdown of creatine phosphates in muscle fibers; and uric acid from the breakdown of nucleic acids.
Psychological :: Fear and insecurity can cause kidney imbalances, e.g. "I almost peed my pants."
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