Breakthrough Ayurvedic Treatments for Chronic Kidney Disease in 2024

When there is a gradual loss of kidney functions over a period of time, nephrologists often term this condition as chronic kidney disease or CKD. Since kidneys filter blood and remove toxins and other waste products from our bodies via urine, any interruption in the functioning of the kidneys can be fatal. CKD can be fatal if it is not treated in time. Ayurvedic treatments for chronic kidney disease are free from any side effects, and the treatment is comprehensive. There have been some real breakthroughs in the way Ayurveda treats CKD, which we will be discussing in this article.

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CKD: A Brief Overview

CKD refers to a condition where the kidney damage lasts for at least 3 months. Checking for symptoms in the early stages of chronic kidney disease is difficult, as you hardly get any visible symptoms. Ayurvedic treatments for CKD emphasize on slowing down the progression of the disease, zeroing in on the underlying causes of the disease, and treating those causes in a holistic way. Most of the patients experience weakness, concentration issues, inadequate energy levels, loss of appetite, swelling of hands, feet, and ankles, shortness of breath, foamy pee, puffy eyes, dry-itchy skin, etc. In most cases, high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes are the main causes of CKD. In addition to this, a few other major causes of CKD are:

• Glomerulonephritis is a condition where there is a damage to the glomeruli (filtering units located inside the kidneys).
• Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder where a large number of fluid-filled cysts form in your kidneys. If left untreated, PKD can also cause CKD.
• Membranous nephropathy is a disease where our body's immune cells attack the waste-filtering membranes in the kidneys.
• Obstructions in the urinary tract, such as kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, etc., can be a cause of CKD in the future.
• Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

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It must be noted that CKD, if not given timely treatment, can lead to cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, anemia, a buildup of acid in the blood (also known as metabolic acidosis), mineral and bone disorders, hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood), and kidney failure. Ayurvedic treatments for CKD have been in the news in recent times due to a lack of side-effects and a holistic treatment approach. Some of the major Ayurvedic herbs to treat this ailment are:

• Punarnava: The anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties of Punarnava have shown excellent results in improving renal health. Its rejuvenating properties promote the regeneration of kidney tissues. With a regular consumption of this herb, your renal functions would improve significantly.
• Gokshura: An excess of uric acid in the blood harms your kidneys. Gokshura prevents this from happening by filtering out excess uric acid from the body. This herb also has anti-lithiasis properties, which inhibit the formation of kidney stones in the body.
• Giloy: Giloy, also known as Guduchi, has diuretic properties that regulate the proper flow of urine in the body. This helps in the detoxification of the kidneys, thus promoting healthy kidneys.
• Turmeric: Curcuma longa’s anti-inflammatory properties boost the overall immunity of the body. Turmeric inhibits the formation of kidney stones in the body and improves the overall functioning of your kidneys.
• Triphala: The trio of Amalaki, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki boasts multiple benefits and is one of the most widely used ayurvedic herbs. Triphala discourages the formation of kidney stones in the body. In addition to this, triphala delays the progression of CKD.
• Varuna: Varuna’s diuretic properties promote the natural pH balance of the body by encouraging a proper flow of urine in the body. It also boosts the overall functioning of the kidneys, resulting in improved renal health.

Ayurvedic treatments for chronic kidney disease place a lot of emphasis on dietary modification for a complete recovery from the disease. The same is true for CKD as well. Ayurveda advises against the consumption of legumes, dairy products, seeds and nuts, meat, fish, processed foods, pepper, chilies, wheat, and brown bread if you are suffering from CKD. On the contrary, make sure to include fruits and veggies, buttermilk, rice (only after removing starch from it), etc. in your diet. Keeping yourself well-hydrated also goes a long way towards keeping your kidneys healthy. Additionally, berries such as strawberries, cranberries, etc. promote healthy kidneys. Include them in your diet.

CKD is a disease that is easily treatable, provided you start the treatment early. Apart from conventional treatment methods, Ayurvedic herbs and therapies have demonstrated excellent results in not only alleviating the symptoms, but also completely curing CKD.

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