In this conversation, Jill Harris, a kidney stone prevention nurse, discusses the popular natural remedy chanca piedra and its effectiveness in treating kidney stones. She emphasizes that while chanca piedra is often marketed as a 'stone breaker', it does not actually break up kidney stones. Instead, she advocates for dietary changes as the most effective way to prevent kidney stones. Jill shares insights on the importance of hydration, dietary choices, and lifestyle changes that can lead to significant health improvements for those prone to kidney stones.

Takeaways

• Chanca piedra does not break up kidney stones.
• Dietary changes are crucial for kidney stone prevention.
• Hydration plays a key role in passing stones.
• Natural remedies can interact with medications.
• There is limited scientific evidence supporting chanca piedra.
• Uric acid stones can be treated with alkali substances.
• Calcium oxalate stones cannot be broken up.
• Lifestyle changes can lead to significant health improvements.
• Consistency in dietary habits is essential for prevention.
• Personal experiences with remedies vary widely.

00:00 Understanding Chanca Piedra and Kidney Stones
09:57 The Importance of Dietary Changes for Kidney Stone Prevention

——

HAVE A QUESTION? _
Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8764.

KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTS

• Protein Powders, Snacks, and more

WORK WITH JILL _

• Kidney Stone Diet®
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet® Meal Plans

SUPPORT THE SHOW _

• Join the Patreon
• Rate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.