{"id":666,"date":"2014-06-06T06:03:32","date_gmt":"2014-06-06T11:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reflexologyforthespirit.com\/blog\/?p=666"},"modified":"2014-06-06T06:03:32","modified_gmt":"2014-06-06T11:03:32","slug":"urinary-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reflexologyforthespirit.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/06\/urinary-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Stones can be extremely painful."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our kidneys are filters, removing \u00a0toxins from the blood and disposing of them in the \u00a0urine. \u00a0Stones form when the toxins are too concentrated and they begin to crystallize. \u00a0There are few things more painful than a kidney stone on the move.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of things a person can do to prevent kidney stones.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing a person can do to reduce stones is to stay hydrated. \u00a0This means drinking fluids&#8230;fluids of any kind. \u00a0Water is a preferred fluid because it dilutes the urine. \u00a0If you don&#8217;t like the flavor of water, try adding some lemon juice.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t gain weight. \u00a0Obesity contributes to kidney stones.<\/p>\n<p>Reduce fructose and sucrose. \u00a0The higher the consumption of sugar, the higher the risk of stones.<\/p>\n<p>Eat more whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. \u00a0The higher your consumption of foods rich in phylates, the lower the risk of kidney stones.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, eat more foods rich in magnesium: \u00a0spinach, chard, mustard greens. \u00a0The more magnesium rich foods you eat, the lower your risk of kidney stones. \u00a0Taking 200 to 400 milligrams daily of magnesium is a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>On a spiritual level, kidney stones accompany hardness, negativity, fear, regrets, rigidity. \u00a0People carrying painful memories and living in past seem to suffer with kidney stones. \u00a0I see some past life issues with kidney issues. \u00a0Sadness and fear \u00a0traveling from lifetime to lifetime accompany stones and other kidney issues.<\/p>\n<p>And, finally, don&#8217;t forget regular reflexology sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Begin by working the endocrine system with emphasis on the pituitary gland reflexes, thyroid reflexes, parathyroid reflexes, and adrenal gland reflexes.<\/p>\n<p>Work the immune system with emphasis on the spleen.<\/p>\n<p>Work the urinary \u00a0system emphasizing the kidney reflexes, bladder, ureter, and urethra reflexes.<\/p>\n<p>Work the lymphatic system.<\/p>\n<p>Finish up the session by working the liver and solar plexus.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for reading this blog\/book.<\/p>\n<p>Please share this article with your preferred social network.<\/p>\n<p>Please send a comment.<\/p>\n<p>Peace and food for all.<\/p>\n<p>Thurman Greco<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our kidneys are filters, removing \u00a0toxins from the blood and disposing of them in the \u00a0urine. \u00a0Stones form when the toxins are too concentrated and they begin to crystallize. \u00a0There are few things more painful than a kidney stone on the move. 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