Video 58: Stay Informed about STDs!
Sexually transmitted diseases, also known as STDs, are primarily spread through unsafe sexual contact. It is very important to be informed about these diseases, as they can be dangerous and permanent. Believe it or not, each year, more than 350 million new cases of STD infections occur worldwide. Most STDs have no signs or symptoms. […]
Video 57: High Oxalate Foods and Kidney Stones!
High-Oxalate Foods and Kidney Stones! Oxalate is a natural compound found in some foods like chocolate, nuts, soda, black tea, and also spinach. High-oxalate foods can cause kidney stone formation. To prevent this, you can easily add any type of dairy to high-oxalate foods. For example, if you are a black tea lover, you can […]
Video 56: Salt & Kidney Stones!
Salt & Kidney Stones! High salt intake can concentrate urine, resulting in more stone formation. It is recommended to have a low-salt diet to maintain diluted urine. نمک و سنگ کلیه! مصرف زیاد نمک می تواند ادرار را غلیظ کند و در نتیجه بیشتر سنگ تشکیل شود. توصیه می شود برای حفظ ادرار رقیق، رژیم […]
Video 55: Red Meat & Kidney Stones!
Red Meat & Kidney Stones! Excessive consumption of red meat can cause kidney stones. This is due to a chemical compound called purine, which is present in red meat. Increased intake of purine can result in acidic urine, and acidic urine can cause different types of stones, mainly uric acid stones. گوشت قرمز و سنگ […]
Video 54: Calcium & Kidney Stones!
Calcium & Kidney Stones! It is a common misconception to decrease calcium intake when it comes to kidney stones. The reason is that the most common type of kidney stones is calcium oxalate stones. We should know that many healthy foods that we eat on a daily basis contain oxalate. If the oxalate combines with […]
Video 53: Add Lemons to Water for Kidney Stones!
Add Lemons to Water for Kidney Stones! Lemons are rich in a substance called citrate. If you add lemon to the water, the amount of citrate in the intestine and urine will increase. Consequently, it binds to calcium, which is important for stone formation. By combining calcium with citrate, stone formation will significantly decrease. We […]
Video 52: Water Intake for Kidney Stones!
Drinking water is the best defence against kidney stone formation. Water dilutes and flushes out substances responsible for stone formation. We recommend drinking at least three litres of water per day, preferably water with a higher pH level. If you want to determine whether you have had enough water intake, it’s recommended to observe the […]
Video 51: How to reduce or prevent kidney stones
How to reduce or prevent kidney stones? چگونه سنگ کلیه را کاهش دهیم یا از آن جلوگیری کنیم؟ کیفیة تقلیل أو منع حصوات الکلی؟ To prevent or reduce kidney stone formation, here’s a quick guide: Drink more water, preferably water with a higher PH. Add lemon to your water; squeeze it for added benefits. Include […]
Video 50: Signs of Kidney or Ureteric Stones
Signs of Kidney or Ureteric Stones علائم سنگ کلیه یا حالب: علامات حصوات الکلی أو الحالب Q: Professor, when should we suspect we may have kidney stones? If you’re experiencing severe pain in your right or left flank that radiates to your lower abdomen or external genitalia, along with nausea, vomiting, and frequent urges to […]
Video 49: Kidney Stone Facts
Kidney Stone Facts حقایق سنگ کلیه: حقائق عن حصوات الکلی Kidney Stone Facts Interestingly, kidney stones are more frequently seen in men than women. More than 20% of adults may experience kidney stones. If you’ve had a kidney stone once, there’s more than 50% chance of experiencing it again in your lifetime. It is good […]