Changes in lifestyle habits can prevent and reduce the growth and development of stones. There are several types of kidney stones. Once your physician confirms the type of stone you have, the following methods can help reduce the chance of recurrence. Drink more water Regardless of the type of stone you have, the most important way to prevent them is to increase your water intake. Water dilutes the urine and prevents high concentrations of salts and minerals from accumulating into stones. The proper amount of water to drink is 2 liters of urine a day, and that is enough. If you work in the hot sun all day, you need to drink 2 gallons of water. 2.Supplement fiber Adding rice bran can prevent the occurrence of stones. 3.Control the intake of calcium The pocket of stones are formed by calcium or products containing calcium. If your last stone, mainly calcium component, you have to pay attention to calcium intake. If you are taking nutritional supplement crystals, the first thing you need to do is to consult your physician to see if it is necessary. The next step is to check your daily intake of foods high in calcium, including milk, cheese, cream and other dairy products. Milk and antacids may produce kidney stones. 4. Check your stomach medication Certain common acid preparations contain high amounts of calcium. If you have calcium stones and you are also taking acidulants, you should check the ingredients of this medicine to determine if it contains high levels of calcium. If it contains high calcium, you should switch to another medication. 5. Do not eat foods rich in oxalates About 60% of stones are calcium oxalate stones. Therefore, you should limit your intake of oxalate-rich foods, including beans, beets, celery, chocolate, grapes, peppers, parsley, spinach, strawberries and vegetables from the kale family. Also avoid alcohol, caffeine, tea, chocolate, dried figs, lamb, drupes, green peppers, black tea, poppy seeds, etc. 6, more active People who do not like to be active are prone to calcium pooling in the blood. Exercise helps calcium flow to the bones where it belongs. Do not sit around all day waiting for stones to form, you should walk or exercise outside. 7. Hot compresses Hot compresses, cupping and electrotherapy in the kidney area can stop the pain. Taking a hot bath often is also good for stone removal. Vitamin A is necessary to maintain the health of the lining of the urethra. It also helps to prevent the recurrence of stones. A cup of carrots provides 10,055 Iu of vitamin A. Other foods rich in vitamin A include green cauliflower, apricot fruit, melon, pumpkin, and beef liver. (Vitamin A is toxic at high doses. Therefore, before you want to supplement vitamin A, you should go through a doctor’s approval.) 9. Pay attention to protein intake Kidney stones are directly related to the amount of protein intake. Protein can easily cause uric acid, calcium and phosphorus to appear in the urine, leading to stone formation. If you have had calcium stones, you should pay special attention to excessive protein intake, especially if you have a history of excessive uric acid or cystamine stones. Limit yourself to 180 grams of high-protein foods per day, which includes meat, cheese, chicken and fish. If you have calcium stones, you should reduce your salt intake. You should reduce your daily salt intake to 2-3 grams. 11, supplement nutrients ① magnesium oxide or magnesium chloride 500 mg per day. Reduce the absorption of calcium. Studies have found that taking magnesium daily can reduce the recurrence rate by 90%. Because magnesium and calcium – the same, both can be combined with oxalic acid. However, unlike calcium oxalate, magnesium oxalate is less likely to form painful stones. ② Vitamin B6 10 mg twice a day. When used with magnesium, B6 reduces oxalate, a common mineral salt in kidney stones, in the urine. ③Proteolytic enzymes Dosage according to product directions, use between meals. Aids in normal digestion. ④ Vitamin A emulsion or capsule 25000 IU. to treat the lining of the urinary tract damaged by stones. 11. Avoid L-Cysteine If you have a history of kidney stones or are currently suffering from kidney stones. Blood avoid L-cystaminic acid. The buildup of this amino acid can crystallize in the kidney, producing large stones that clog the inside of the kidney. 12, eat more watermelon Watermelon is a natural diuretic. To eat watermelon often, and to eat alone, not with other foods. Watermelon has the effect of clearing the body, but do not eat with other foods at the same time. 13, limit the amount of vitamin c If you are prone to the formation of calcium oxalate stones, you should limit the amount of vitamin c. More than 3-4 grams a day may increase the manufacture of oxalic acid, thus increasing the chances of stones. Do not consume high potency vitamin c supplements. 14. Do not take too much vitamin D. Excess vitamin D may lead to the accumulation of calcium in various parts of the body. The daily intake of vitamin D should preferably not exceed 400 IU as prescribed by the RDA. Dietary Precautions 1. Consume a lot of fluid, preferably about 1.14 liters of urine a day. 2, control the intake of calcium, avoid excessive intake of calcium, but not prohibited. 3, stomach medicine often contains high amounts of calcium, if you suffer from calcium stones, you should choose a brand with less calcium when taking stomach medicine. 4, do not eat too much oxalate-rich foods, including beans, beets, celery, chocolate, grapes, peppers, parsley, spinach, strawberries and tea. 5, take magnesium and vitamin B6, can reduce the recurrence rate of 90%. 6, eat foods rich in vitamin A, can maintain the health of the lining of the urethra, but also help to avoid the recurrence of stones, such foods include: carrots, green cauliflower, melon, melon, beef liver, but high doses of vitamin A is toxic, it is best to consult a doctor before taking. 7.Keep active to avoid calcium deposits in the blood. 8, reduce the intake of protein, including meat, cheese, fish and chicken. 9.Reduce the intake of salt, and eat less of various foods high in salt. 10.Limit the amount of vitamin C, especially for patients with calcium oxalate stones. 11.Do not take too much vitamin D. 12.If you have been a patient and later feel any strong pain or blood in urine, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. 13. Patients should know the type of stones they have.