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Awareness of the importance of kidney health is growing. Even during recent periods when customers were focused on immune health or stress support, there was high demand for kidney health support products. Supporting kidney health is something I view as a priority as these are essential organs.
In simple terms, the kidneys filter your blood, about 40 gallons of fluid every day. They sift and hold certain nutrients, excrete wastes, extra water, and excess nutrients, which are routed to the bladder and flushed away as urine. The kidneys also produce several hormones, so they act as part of the overall endocrine system which helps to regulate blood pressure, makes red blood cells, and activates vitamin D, which is a pro hormone with a broad range of activity in the body. There are two kidneys, a pair of purplish brown organs located below the ribs toward the middle of the back, and if you've ever had kidney pain, you know exactly where your kidneys are.
While we are exposed to a great number of toxic chemicals in our food, homes, and environment, the human body is quite good at eliminating metabolic wastes, with the kidneys at the forefront.
Many of the herbs for kidney health are known as alteratives, which are used to gently enhance normal elimination via the major eliminatory organs (liver, kidneys, bowel, skin, lymph, and lungs). Those organ systems are interrelated and the herbs we use to support kidney health can often act on these interconnected eliminatory systems. Alteratives that specifically act on the kidneys and lymph (fluid metabolism) are known as antidyscratics and include herbs such as Cleavers, Dandelion leaf, Juniper berry, Pipsissewa, and Burdock seed.
KIDNEY SUPPORT COMPOUND™ - Supports Healthy Kidney Function*
Combines the Trophorestorative Stinging Nettle seed (Urtica dioica), the Traditional Chinese Medicine Qi Tonic and Immune Amphoteric Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus), the nutritive kidney tonic Stinging Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica), and the Kidney Yin tonics Processed Rehmannia root (Rehmannia glutinosa) and Cordyceps mycelium and/or mushroom (Cordyceps Ophiocordyceps sinensis (a.k.a. Cordyceps sinensis) or Cordyceps militaris).
Stinging Nettle leaf is well known as a gentle, potassium-sparing diuretic (i.e. aquaretic). It is a tonic to the kidney because it contains carotenoids and minerals and soothes the kidney. Stinging Nettle seed is a powerful trophorestorative to the kidney. Urtica seed is a “kidney food” strengthening the function and tonus of the organ. The use of Stinging Nettle seed is recorded in early English herbals, and modern clinical use has shown the validity of this herb for kidney health. It contains lectins and is our most powerful herb for kidney support. Astragalus is also supportive of kidney health. Processed Rehmannia is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a kidney yin tonic. Cordyceps, an important tonic in China, tonifies both the kidney yin and yang, as well as the endocrine and immune systems. Human studies show it helps support the kidneys as well.
Kidney Relief Compound™ - Supports Kidney Excretory Function*
Combines extracts of Celery seed (Apium graveolens), Parsley whole plant (Petroselinum crispum), Buchu leaf (Agathosma betulina), Corn silk (Zea mays) and Pipsissewa herb (Chimaphila umbellata). Kidney Relief Compound™ supports the kidneys’ uric acid excretion function, and it is a diuretic. Celery seed and Parsley are both diuretics and very effective for supporting the body’s natural excretion of uric acid. Buchu and Pipsissewa are diuretics. Corn silk is a soothing diuretic long-used traditionally.
Burdock/Red Root Compound™ is a gentle formula that especially supports lymphatic function, as well as the bowel and kidney.* It contains extracts of Burdock root (Arctium lappa), fresh Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea), Figwort herb (Scrophularia nodosa), Red Clover blossoms (Trifolium pratense), fresh Red Root (Ceanothus americanus), fresh Violet herb (Viola sororia), and vegetable glycerin.
Healthy Skin Tonic™ promotes healthy skin by supporting healthy liver, bowel, and kidney functions. It contains extracts of Sarsaparilla root (Smilax regelii), Yellow Dock root (Rumex crispus), Burdock seed (Arctium lappa), Horsetail herb (Equisetum arvense), Red Alder bark (Alnus rubra) and vegetable glycerin. This formula nourishes the skin and promotes healthy liver, bowel, and kidney function, which is the foundation of healthy skin. The herbs contain minerals, especially silica which is essential for beautiful skin.
Kidney Vitality Support Kit™: The kit contains three products for support of the vital functions of the kidney and urinary tract: David Winston’s Kidney Support Compound™, UT Compound™ and Stinging Nettle Seed.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, not be a substitute for, professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.
