Virgin coconut oil contains no trans fat and is a rich source of healthy saturated fats called lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid that has the unique property of being easily absorbed and digested, and unlike other fats, is not deposited into fat tissue.
Ginger can be used in many ways. Hot compresses from ginger tea may cause a superficial skin irritation, which will take your mind off the deeper kidney pain. In addition, the juice of ginger root may be beneficial in ridding your body of kidney stones. Spice up your meals with fresh ginger or try a tea made of grated ginger root.
Add this to the roster of reasons you save soda for only rare prime-number birthday parties: they might be at the root of kidney stones. Certain sugar-sweetened beverages (weâre looking at you, root beer float) put you at higher risk for painful kidney stones, according to a new study from Brigham and Womenâs Hospital.