Kidney Stones: Diet to Prevent and Pass Stones Naturally

Preventing kidney stones involves neutralizing oxalates in your diet and avoiding triggers like soda and excessive spinach. Learn how lemon juice, olive oil, and specific drugs can help dissolve and pass stones more comfortably.

How to Use Olive Oil and Lemon Juice for Kidney Stones

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharin Griffin

Kidney stones are gravel-like pieces that form in the kidneys from excess calcium deposits. They cause pain, tenderness in the back and blood in the urine as the stones make their way from the kidneys to the urethra for passage.

Sharin Griffin has been a freelance writer since 2009, specializing in health-related articles. She has worked in the health-care industry as a certified nursing assistant and medical technician. Griffin's medical expertise encompasses bariatrics and geriatric care, with an emphasis on general medicine. She is completing an associate degree in health-care administration from Axia University.