Articles categorized as Kidney Stones

Do You Need to Take Calcium Supplements?

Older people who take calcium supplements may be getting more calcium than they need.

Is It Safe to Take Off Label Drugs for Unapproved Purposes?

There is a good chance you are taking off label drugs. Do you know the risks and benefits? Doctors may not reveal they are prescribing without FDA approval.

How to Pass a Kidney Stone Riding a Roller Coaster

Sliding up and down and whipping around corners on a thrilling roller coaster ride has been shown to help pass a kidney stone.

Is Prostate Drug – Tamsulosin – Safe for Women?

Millions of men and women take alpha blockers like tamsulosin to limit nighttime urination. But some serious side effects may not be mentioned.

Be Wary of Too Much Green Juice

Drinking green juice made of oxalate-rich foods like beet greens, kale or parsley could overwhelm the kidneys and result in painful kidney stones.

Are You in Danger of Kidney Stones if You Love Beets?

Beets increase levels of nitric oxide and lower blood pressure, but beets are high in oxalates that could increase the risk for kidney stones

Controversy over Vitamin Benefits and Risks Just Won’t Go Away

Regular Exercise Lowers the Likelihood of Developing Painful Kidney Stones

Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Increase Risk of Kidney Stones

Should You Choose Lemonade over Iced Tea?

Dietary Calcium and Kidney Stones

Painful Stones Linked to Supplement Use

Summertime and Kidney Stones

Iced Tea, Kidney Stones & Summer Suffering

There may be a very good reason why kidney stones are more common in the summer, especially in the south. (Think sweet ice tea). Switch to lemonade!

Do Supplements Cause Kidney Stones?

Will Calcium Supplements Cause Kidney Stones

HRT Boosts Risk of Kidney Stones

Lemon Juice Fights Kidney Stones