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Natural Remedies to Prevent Kidney Disease

| Modified on Sep 20, 2025
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Kidney Bean Pods
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 09/20/2025
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Kidney Bean Pods for Kidney, Bladder and Dropsy Problems – Miracle Medicine Foods For Kidney, Bladder And Urinary Problems.

From the Book: Miracle Medicine Foods, p. 83-95. 1977 – Rex Adams

Note: White Kidney Bean Pod Extract, Pills and Tea bags can be found online for purchase.

Remarkable permanent cures for kidney and bladder trouble have been achieved with water in which the pods of kidney beans have been cooked. This was discovered by Dr. Ramm, of Preetz, Germany, around the turn of the century, and reported by him—after 25 years of research.

Dr. Ramm had been treating a woman for dropsy (accumulation of fluid in the tissues) following a valvular disease of the heart. Nothing worked. Suddenly, while making his rounds one day, he discovered that her swelling was gone! She told him she had accidentally drunk a glass of kidney bean water, and began passing large amounts of crystal clear urine—it happened every time she tried it. After three weeks of this her dropsy was gone!

Just to make sure, she continued drinking the kidney pod tea for a few weeks, then stopped. The condition never returned. Dr. Ramm said she was as healthy as a woman can be. Dr. Ramm tried it on other patients. In all cases of heart disease and other ailments, large quantities of clear urine were passed, and long-standing cases of dropsy were cured in a matter of days, and stayed cured.

He found that kidney blockage of long duration was completely cured with bean pod water, and that bleeding from any part of the urinary system was quickly halted! Stones and gravel were rapidly dissolved, and did not return! Diseases of the bladder and ureter were cured! Rheumatism and acute gout vanished! Even some cases of diabetes were cured! In severe cases, it took longer—but it worked if used faithfully! Dr. Ramm called it his "wonder cure."

In some cases, the kidney bean water caused nausea, in which case Dr. Ramm gave it in enemas instead (a half pint with a teaspoon of salt, every two to four hours) —and the results were just as good as the drink. In fact, the enema seemed to halt the convulsions of uremia, releasing large amounts of water.

Around the same time Dr. Ramm was experimenting with this kidney treatment, Dr. Isenburg of Hamburg was obtaining similar results, as reported by one of Isenberg's patients:

About nine years ago, in 1897, I began to suffer from a very disagreeable feeling of pressure in the region of the bladder, which increased to an intense pain through excitement or psychic depression. In the course of the next few years this state very slowly became worse, until in 1906 violent pains appeared in tire right ureter. At the same time the pain in the bladder suddenly increased considerably. My physician diagnosed an inflammation of both organs, but none of those I consulted were able to give any relief.

The urine showed pus, sometimes in considerable quantities. In 1905, sometimes before these last symptoms developed, other had appeared which consisted of severe pains in the small of the back. They tormented me constantly, and often I could not fall asleep. Cold rubs and liniments only brought a temporary improvement.

The pains constantly increased during the spring of 1906 and muscular rheumatism set in. This was so violent that I could hardly wash myself in the morning and evening. Rubbings with water and plasters hardly brought any relief. These various ailments finally became so very bad that I was never free from pains; and they increased constantly in violence.

At this time—in the summer of 1906—the tea of ripe bean pods was recommended to me… So I sent for five pounds of bean pods. I began the treatment according to directions. I did not have to wait long for results; large masses of uric acid crystals and albuminous matter were excreted, and that initiated a decrease of pain in the bladder and kidneys. The pain in the bladder disappeared entirely in about three weeks, the muscular rheumatism also diminished in the next few weeks, and disappeared entirely in seven or eight weeks.

I was soon entirely free from my very great sufferings and have not had any trouble since, as I have been using the tea off and on. The enormous excretion of uric acid crystals during the use of the tea was really remarkable (they often covered the bottom of the night vessel).

Dr. Ramm said that bean pod water must be freshly* made and taken the same day as it is prepared. If more than 24 hours old when used, he reported, it causes diarrhea. Dr. Ramm suggested that beans picked from the garden be used immediately to make a decoction from the sliced pods without the beans. (The beans themselves have no value.) Boil two ounces of the pods slowly in four quarts of hot water for four hours. Then filter the liquid through a fine muslin and store in a cool place for eight hours. After eight hours, strain again with muslin—slowly and carefully (too many fibers in the fluid can cause intestinal upset). It is then ready.

*Note: Fresh Bean Pods will be nearly impossible to locate and are a seasonal crop. Dried Pods are the only logical answer to it's use as a tea.

Dose: one glassful every two hours. Used thus, says Dr.' Ramm, the remedy is completely harmless, and can be used indefinitely with excellent results. It drains out pounds of excess fluid.

Reported Results:

Mrs. B.D. writes: I developed kidney trouble six weeks (ago). The doctor kept giving me antibiotics but my kidney trouble wouldn't clear up. I went to the third doctor and he told me to come back for tests and x-rays. He found a kidney stone and diabetes. My sugar count was 326. He said I must have an operation if the stone didn't move… When I got home... I started taking the bean pod tea. I drank a quart a day. Two weeks later when I went back to the doctor my stone was gone and my sugar count was 128. He said 'your well. I no longer had a stone nor diabetes. He was as surprised as I. At no time was I given any medication for diabetes.

Mr. D.S. writes: My wife has had kidney problems for years ... I (prepared a liquid from the plant) taking care to strain and re-strain the fluid, since any extra particles of suspended matter might play havoc with a weaker digestive system. After getting it stand eight hours), I told my wife to consume an eight-ounce glass every hour. She said the stuff tasted awful and made a lot of faces, but you know what? The concoction worked. Her urine appeared crystal clear after she drank the juice, and she has reported no kidney pain or problems in the kidney area since.

Mrs. T.D. writes: I had dropsy for several years and was taking dropsy pills for swelling and fluid.... Then I started cooking these red kidney bean pods, boiling them (and drinking the water).... I began the treatment according to directions. I did not have to wait long for results. Seems I passed large quantities of urine real often (and some gravel). I continued taking the bean water for about 2Vz weeks and within two weeks I had no sign of dropsy. The swelling had left my legs and ankles. The fluid above my stomach had also left.

Miss K.B. writes: My urethra had been swollen for years. I've been to Duke Hospital and my own hospital and another one. They cut and treated, but nothing helped. I planted the beans and drank tea made with them for three weeks, and Fve never had such results. It took out the swelling all over the body and it was equal to a good laxative... Several swollen friends are going to plant some... (They) are desperate and glad to hear about it.


Castor Oil
Posted by Owen (Bishop's Ichington) on 08/28/2025
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Castor oil cured one kidney not working, I took 2 tsp per day (one morning, one evening) for one week, you can also bath in it, you want the healing not the purge (thus do not take one tablespoon), castor oil is anti-fungal, I think it work the same way as Ted's Kidney Cancer Fungus Treatment/theory (azoxystrobin)

Aloe vera oil also helped


Dietary Changes
Posted by Art (California) on 05/14/2025 2683 posts

Hi El,

That reply was from 4 years ago and as such, you may not get a reply from the original poster.

On a related note, the following may be of interest to you regarding remedies for chronic kidney disease (CKD) :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/chronic-kidney-disease-art-solbrig.html

Art


Dietary Changes
Posted by El (Washington, DC) on 05/14/2025

Thank you! Does this need to be done forever or until kidney function is restored and kidneys can handle normal amounts of protein, etc.?


Ted's Remedies
Posted by Sandy (Norman, OK) on 03/19/2025

on kidney disease remedy, Q&A #24, Ted's answer: take 200 mg B1 and about 20,000 iu of D3 or D4 preferable -does not cause hi blood calcium. what's D4 where to it? appreciate your response.


Stinging Nettle
Posted by Loretta (New York) on 02/02/2025
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I was advised by a nurse practitioner that her father recovered from stage 5 kidney disease by infusing nettle in water, dosage was large, infused with boiling water, and infused for 8 hours. I tried it for stage 3 and it seemed to work.


Dietary Changes
Posted by Art (California) on 04/01/2024 2683 posts

Hi Gale,

You said , ' my husband is very sick '. If he is that sick, perhaps he belongs in the hospital where he can be treated and monitored. If he is not that sick, and you do not get the answer to your question, the following may interest you :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/chronic-kidney-disease-art-solbrig.html

Art


Dietary Changes
Posted by Gale (NY) on 03/31/2024

Hello, my husband is very sick. What stabilized oxygen did she use? Does anyone know? Thank you


Baking Soda
Posted by Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 01/16/2024

Dianne,

I believe people use cooked/canned asparagus. I think the coke is to help get it down.

You could try eating a large helping of cooked asparagus or even okra daily. Both have a sliminess to them that I believe is what helps.

My husband use limes and lots of alfalfa tablets for kidney stones with success.

~Mama to Many~


Baking Soda
Posted by Dianne (Ontario Canada) on 01/16/2024

Question, does anyone know if the asparagus is cooked or raw, how many and how much coca-cola? Thank you


Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by SMARTER (NY) on 12/17/2023

Black tart cherries or juice for uric acid.


Stage III Kidney Failure
Posted by Rachael (WI) on 12/12/2023

Hi, What is the book called that you keep referring to? Thank you


Dietary Changes
Posted by Jazzydharris (VA) on 06/26/2023 1 posts
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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Cut sugar intake and intermittent fasting has helped increase kidney function


Alkalize
Posted by Dave (Auburn, WA) on 03/24/2023

Do you have a high amount of Uric acid in your system? If so sugar is bad. Black cherry juice may help reduce it.


Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by LaVerne (Florida ) on 03/21/2023 5 posts

What brand of raw kidney glandular are good? Thank you.


Avoid Bentonite Clay
Posted by Nursecaitlin (Boston, Massachusetts Usa) on 10/23/2012
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WARNING!

I've worked with dialysis patients for years and bentonite clay has come up many times. It destroys your kidneys over a few years. The clay sticks to the inside of your nephrons. As the kidney disease advances (slowly) the nephrologist will ask you to allow them to perform a kidney biopsy, it is at this time that it is discovered that clay, acual clay, is stuck inside the millions of tiny nephrons in each kidney. Although you may see positive results, kidney disease, and evenually dialysis, is the end result.


Comfrey
Posted by Mama to Many (TN) on 09/02/2022

Dear Dorothy,

Brian posted 14 years ago and it is likely won't see this message and respond.

I use comfrey often so I thought I would chime in here.

I do use the fresh leaves but also used it dried and find it effective. Perhaps not as effective as fresh, but you use what you have! Because the powder is much more concentrated, I think 1 teaspoon would equal one leaf.

Please also consider charcoal. In the Charcoal Remedies book I have, there is a story of someone using charcoal poultices effectively for kidney disease. I have used many charcoal poultices over the years. They draw out toxins and reduce inflammation. Here is how to make one. You would place it over the kidney area; overnight would be a good time to do so.

~Mama to Many~


Distilled Water
Posted by dorothy (texas) on 09/01/2022

Hi,

Should anything be mixed in distilled water or nothing should be mixed in the DW?

How much DW should one drink per day?

Regarding borax, how much per day and when to take it? just sprinkle it on food or dissolve it in some DW?

Could you please elaborate?

Thank you


Distilled Water and Pink Salt
Posted by dorothy (texas) on 09/01/2022

Hi

How much distilled water do you drink per day on average?

And how much total salt do you put in water on average?

Do you salt your food as well besides the distilled water?

Thank you


Comfrey
Posted by Dorothy (London) on 09/01/2022

Hi Brian,

May I ask how much lemon juice did you drink and how often during that 48 hour fast?

Also, was the lemon juice straight undiluted freshly juiced or did you dilute it with water?

Did you drink the lemon juice away from the fresh comfrey leaves or sipped it while eating the comfrey leaves?

Regarding the comfrey leaves, you said you ate about 7 leaves during those 48 hours of fasting, so about 3- 4 leaves per day. Did you eat those 3- 4 leaves all at once in one sitting or one leaf every 3- 4 hours.

Do you think dry powdered comfrey leaves would work as well, most people don't have access to fresh comfrey leaves unfortunately.. :(

Sorry for all these question and thank you in advance


Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by G. Suzy (USA) on 08/31/2022

Read the book Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss. In the book look under the herb Golden Seal. He gives a formula for healing the Kidney and the Liver. It saves my life.


Comfrey
Posted by Brian (Wendouree/Ballarat, Victoria/Australia) on 08/27/2008
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when 7 years old, I nearly died with nepthritis [ kidney disease ]. At 39 year old, the pain in that area made me almost weep and it needed to be stopped. I felt something inside said to fast, take only lemon juice and eat "raw" comfrey - I did this from 4.00 pm friday until lunch time sunday and I have never had a pain there since and I am now 68years old. "I thank God for Comfrey" - since then I have spoke to people who have also been set free of disease in the kidneys through comfrey and its healing "alantoin". I only ate about 7 hand sized leaves over 3 days.

Dietary Changes
Posted by Monica (Falls Church, VA) on 08/02/2022
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My son has Nephrotic Syndrome, and since he changed to a dairy free diet his Nephrotic Syndrome has not returned.


Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Arlene (USA) on 07/22/2022

I am a former owner of a health food store and I vetted every supplement that I sold. I'm not sure what the previous writer was basing his proclamation of “bad” supplements at health food stores on. Select a store with knowledgeable consultants and plenty of resources so you can get the information to make an informed decision on the products.


Distilled Water
Posted by JediSleeveEye (Lethbridge, Alta. Canada) on 05/15/2022
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I would go to Distilled Water for Kidney Failure, Get him to drink a Gallon a day. No Less, and more would actually work better. Distilled Water is what must be used to perform Kidney Dialysis. Big Pharma knows this... Kidneys are clogged and have been slowly dying off for years thus failing, this is Kidney Failure. Supplementation with Borax likely wouldn't have any deleterious effects.

Dietary Changes
Posted by Nancy (Wyoming) on 12/08/2021
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@Gail who posted about stage III kidney failure in 2017 below,

I surprisingly found that I had stage III and in one month went to Stage II following what my kidney specialist advised. I followed very strictly. It isn't easy but then neither is dialysis. See a good Nephrologist. No more than 30 to 55 grams of protein a day, no extra salt, no dairy, low potassium no alcohol. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies. This is what I do. Your Dr. will tailor a program to your needs. It is time to get serious.

Alkalize
Posted by BevilNC (NC) on 10/30/2021


Alkalize
Posted by Deborah (BC) on 10/29/2021

How do we find Ted and Bill's book on Alkalinity and Bill's book on Candida? Thanks!


Distilled Water and Pink Salt
Posted by KayNC (North Carolina) on 12/13/2019
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Editor's Choice

When closing in on age 60, my doctor ran a bunch of tests, including kidney function. He was astonished at the results which said I had the kidneys of a 22 year old while he explained that the kidneys were an organ that was supposed to age with the body and asked me how I had done it. I simply said it must be all that distilled water I drink. He then wanted to know where I got my trace minerals and I told him "from Celtic Sea Salt and/or Himalayan Pink Salt."

I put a small pinch in my water glass to remineralize it.

Lumbrokinase +
Posted by Prioris (ME) on 01/30/2021
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Both my kidneys were swelled up for 18 months while I searched frantically for answers. Every kidney link said it was infection. I tried various infection remedies until I decided to get lab test. It came back negative for infection.

I continue to search for answer on a zillion links with no answers. I finally came across doctor who said most ckd people die from heart attacks. I searched for which supplements used in kidney. They were all related to heart disease. I deduced from that it was blood clots in kidneys.

Nattokinase/serrapeptase didn't work. I needed a more powerful clot buster so tried Lumbrokinase, which I luckily bought 3 months before. It finally started taking down the swelling within 3 days. I was happy.

What pissed me off the most was that you have a zillion websites on kidneys and NOT one ever suggested that PAIN IN KIDNEY could be a BLOOD CLOT.

Have you ever tried to sleep with swelled kidneys. You don't easily.

I am currently trying to remove calcium from my soft tissues in hope of improving or regenerating my kidneys.

I use one capsule of Nutrusta Omega 3 DHA to help with proteinura and body.

I use 1 tsp of baking soda before bed. I have PH strips which tell me what urine is. This is so I can tell if I need more or less. I try to keep it above 7.0 or with some color of green.

I do think if excretions to kidney are too acidic, it will destroy kidney. That's why I think it stops progression. It has less to do with blood.

I used 2 capsules of Lumbrokinase 3 times a day until swelling subsided then try to eye ball it after that which is usually 0-2 capules per day.

I did not go to doctors for any diagnosis. I have no idea what stage my kidneys are in but I can feel when their under stress.


Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Oldphart (IN) on 11/19/2020
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Editor's Choice

Improve your kidney function easily with acv and baking soda

My wife is a diabetic, with hypertension and COPD and deteriorating kidney function to go along with it, as it usually does as time goes on. Though I don't remember where I read it, we discovered how to IMPROVE her kidney function, not just stabilize it. I'm pretty sure it was a European study because the 'ingredients', simple as they are, were in metrics and had to be converted. Her kidney function was down to 20% at that point.

I started giving her 1/8 tsp of baking soda with 1 tbls of acv, in a glass of water... doesn't matter how much water. In 4 months of taking this most days, she was up to 31%. That's as high as we have been able to get it, but at least it stopped falling and the prospect of needing dialysis is no longer an urgent concern.

Why the acid and alkalizer combine to work so well, I can't say, but they work well together, and have for some years.


Cabbage
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 09/09/2020
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There has been tenderness in my lower back in the area of my kidneys for months. Fresh aloe vera gel, whole lemons in smoothies, and high dose ascorbic acid w/wo baking soda seem to have been the cause. I tried fresh lemon juice, Ted's lemon alkalizing remedy, baking soda in water, and raw apple cider vinegar with no improvement. At times it felt like a small stone may have moved.

Fresh raw purple cabbage (with fresh lemon juice and miso dressing) eliminated the discomfort the same day I ate it. About two cups of cabbage. It also increased urine output.


Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sandy (Usa) on 06/27/2020

Supplements at health food stores are Bad? Then where do we buy them?

Can somebody answer my question please? I spend lot of money buying supplements at health food stores?


Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Cherie (Ca) on 09/08/2018 1 posts

Hey Rich, I would like to find out how your wife is doing and if this has helped her since its been in 2014 when this was posted. I have type 2 diabetes and take ACV daily in the morning with lemon water, this has kept all of this at bay with my diabetes. I've never tried baking soda in this. I also juice, and eat a low carb diet. These regimens have also helped, good luck to everyone.


Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Elizabeth (San Antonio, Texas) on 09/02/2018

How is your wife doing, is she still taking this remedy? My husband needs help fast they want to put him on dialysis. how many times does she drink this?


Dietary Changes, Supplements
Posted by Ra (Lithuania ) on 05/15/2018
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I have kidney infection for about 1,5 year. For me most usefull were not many water - only 0,5-0,8 litre per day, no garlic, no onion, no radish, no broccoli and all cabage family in raw, only very well cooked, because they irritate kidney. No orange, no lemon, grapefruit and all citrus fruits and NO VITAMIN C and multivitamins with vitamin C!!!! because vitamin C irritates kidney!!!

You can try to eat only buckwheat all day, 2-3 days per week with 0,5 l parsley or horsetail tea, and after this day you will notice that your kidney responsive to food and some supplements ... so don't use in this buckwheat days even all supplements, except vitamin D because maybe some of them irritate kidney.

Also essential vitamin D (if your situations worsen, try larger doses - 10000 vitamin D per day), NAC (2*600 mg per day) (for my kidneys it's a miracle), necessary to stengthen immunity (one month echinacea, other month astragalus, siberian ginseng etc.) Q10

I don't eat meat and dairy, so I don't know if my kidney liked them or not, but sometimes I eat fish and eggs and my kidney like them. Also my kidney like apples.

My kidney didn't liked Pau'd'arco. I tried it for immunity, but two times after taking one capsule 500 mg, my kidney were in pain. Also be very careful with species - turmeric OK, but black pepper NO. Cloves - OK, ginger - OK.

For my very useful site for supplements is http://www.lifeextension.com/Protocols/Kidney-Urinary/Kidney-Health/Page-08

In this site I learnt about NAC and tried it. For my kidney NAC was very very useful - like miracle cure. Thanks to God. I bought the cheapest NAC from iherb.


Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jenn (Houston, Tx) on 01/31/2018

Kidney failure in dialysis is 5 years.


Stage III Kidney Failure
Posted by Janet (In) on 12/03/2017
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Becky

I have never had any problems with Borax.

There are some that do. In our family of 6, none.

We have used it as the basis for all following therapies. Including Silver.

The thing I believe is problematic that most do not address is calcium. It is the devil. I have seen and experienced great things with the elimination of excess calcium and adding D3 and magnesium. Magnesium just displaces the candida. D3 gives the foundation to build on.

In our case, calcium was preventing anything from moving forward. Excess calcium exists in your circulation and joints. Without good circulation you prevent the remedies from working.

So, if you were my daughter, this is what I would do.

Take your borax water. In beverages or in a glass of water through the day. This removes excess estrogen from our environment and food and water. It provides boron a critical trace element. Fights candida. Helps displace some calcium.

I take baths all the time. Borax 1 cup and 2 cups of Epsom. Fish tank dechlorinator. 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide. H2o2 oxygenates the body providing further relief from symptoms. We just came back from a trip. Our hot tub in the room was where I resided as often as possible. Double amounts to soak. Big tub!

My skin and hair are amazing for an old lady. Never have to exfoliate or any treatments of any kind. I had cystic acne and hamburger face for years. My girls use borax for every skin and beauty treatment...it is first. Saturated borax water. Their friends are amazed at the difference it has made these last 5 years. We buy a case of borax. Dogs and people. All bathe in it. Since we put a fluoride filter on the shower they love their hair too. I realize these are not your issues. It illustrates how much we need that in and on our bodies.

Ted and Bill's book on Alkalinity and Bill's book on Candida are truly treasures. Real help. Real facts. Life changing information. These are the guides to overcoming the mess of ill health. They saved myself and my family.

Borax made all the difference for each of my family. From 19 yrs old...to my Mom who just turned 81.

Saturated borax water recipe. About 2/3 cup of Borax in a 2 gallon bucket. Let stand for an hour or so. Dip fill spray bottles. Put some in a storage jar or 2 for washing hair or last rinse. Leave in hair to dry. To clean I add 5% ammonia for around the house or 1% hydrogen peroxide. I have thrown away all commercial cleaners. Including and especially bleach.

So every therapy we have done has always had borax water as part of the equation. We have not encountered any problems.

Janet


Stage III Kidney Failure
Posted by Art (California ) on 12/02/2017 2683 posts

In reply to Becky (Ca),

If the colloidal silver you are using is not capped, the borax will cause it to agglomerate which will cause the silver to form into larger particles which are just about useless in terms of antibacterial and antiviral activity.

Add borax to a small amount of colloidal silver that you have and stir it well. If the CS changes color in any way, it is not capped.

Art


Stage III Kidney Failure
Posted by Becky (Ca) on 12/01/2017 31 posts

To Janet about the above.

so drinking 1/8 borax plus the borax baths is not too much?

I have hign BUN and serious systemic Candida. I have started on les then 1/8 borax in a liter and I take Mesosilver. Hope these are okay together. I also take bs morning and evening.


Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ruby (Pakistan) on 11/04/2017

My son age 9 years is suffering from nephrotic syndrome since 1 year and is currently on steroids. These are the relaps now and the protein is 4+ without any swelling but foamic urine . Plz help me coz these harmful steroids are not good for my child . Plz help me and if there is any other remedy like Acv and if I can give it to my child at this stage while he is on medication of steroids.



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