Kidney Stone Support

19/04/2024

Habits to improve chronic kidney stones-
1.Analyze stones for composition.
2. Urinate immediately when you need to.
3. Avoid dietary triggers.
4.Find a reputable kidney specialist.
5.Manage pain.
6. Stay hydrated.
7. Keep a health log journal.

Read more in the book: Chronically Stoned: Guide to Winning the Battle Against Kidney Stones by Winslow E. Dixon. Ebook, paperback & audiobook available on Amazon.

If you are struggling with your kidney health, I can help! My holistic practice, is proud to offer alternative options for those who have “tried everything.” Our unique combination of healing services and holistic products provides hope that you can improve your quality of life!

If you need help managing your health, you can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me at Hope Healing Happy Clinic Give us a call at 941-841-9903!

19/04/2024

If you have a citric acid intolerance or struggle with sulfite allergies, this is important information I just discovered.

Magnesuim is a vital mineral our bodies need, however there are different forms of it.

Magnesuim citrate is an additive in the lot of vitamins and supplements. This specific form is made with citric acid.

Citric acid used to be made from lemons, however the current forms used by most corporations are made from a GMO form of mold.

Yep, you heard that right....MOLD!

Now, so is penicillin....so it's only a problem IF you have an allergy or intolerance.

I personally have a severe citric acid intolerance and sulfite and sulfa allergies, so this form of magnesuim is a NO GO for me.

Hope this helps someone else on your healing journey 🙏

Aho,
Win

18/04/2024

Could hydronephrosis be the cause of your kidney pain? Check out the link below to learn more!

https://hopehealinghappy.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/what-is-hydronephrosis/

Kidney stones are typically a major cause of hydronephrosis. Conditions such as medullary sponge kidney can also be a direct cause of hydronephrosis.

Symptoms of Hydronephrosis:
Pain in side or flank.
Pressure in flank.
Difficulty urinating.
Blood in urine.
High blood pressure.

If you are struggling with your kidney health, I can help! My holistic practice, Hope Healing Happy Clinic is proud to offer alternative options for those who have “tried everything.” Our unique combination of healing services and holistic products provides hope that you can improve your quality of life!

If you need help managing your health, you can schedule a free 15 minute consultation with me at Hope Healing Happy Clinic Give us a call at 941-841-9903!

18/04/2024

Are you a chronic stoner? Not that kind of stoner.....a kidney stone former! If so, come join the Facebook group with other rockstars *see what I did there?* Haha.

No seriously, chronic kidney stones absolutely suck and it's helpful to connect with others battling the same things.

16/04/2024

If you have chronic kidney stones, knowing whether your body is alkaline or acidic or not is information you need to discover WHY and HOW your body is creating kidney stones!

The following article will discuss what pH balance is and why you NEED this information to help you win your battle with chronic kidney stones.

https://hopehealinghappy.wordpress.com/2024/04/16/ph-balance-and-kidney-stones-why-it-matters/

16/04/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPlN2qt-s14

This video discusses the topic, What is Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK)?

Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) also known as Cacchi-Ricci Disease, is a congenital kidney disorder. Most medical professionals are taught that MSK is a “benign” condition, however, many MSK patients suffer with recurrent kidney stones, urinary tract infections, renal colic and flank pain which can result in chronic pain, frequent surgeries and the need for medical interventions such as renal stents.

This video discusses the topic, What is Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK)? Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) also known as Cacchi-Ricci Disease, is a congenital kidn...

13/04/2024

What is the worst advice you've ever gotten from a doctor about kidney stones?

I'll go first. I started having kidney stones at age 15. I did not find out I had until I was 25. I have since discovered the condition caused my body to create hydroxyapatite crystals.

I had an idiot urologist tell me that everyone has crystals in their urine and I needed to drink tea.

Tea is high oxalate so it made me worse.

Has a doctor ever told you stupid advice?

12/04/2024

Lemons are not the solution for all types of kidney stones and can actually increase stone production in certain types of stone formers.

This is why it is vital to have your stones analyzed for their composition.

It is also beneficial to test your personal urine pH levels. You can even buy urine pH test strips at your local pharmacy.

You may need to tailor your diet to manage chronic kidney stones, but the diet needs to be based on what your stones consist of and whether they form in an alkaline or acidic urine.

*Not all stones can be stopped by diet alone, specifically in genetic stone forming conditions*

Knowledge is power, do you know what type of stones your body makes?

If this was helpful, you can find more free information in the Facebook group facebook.com/groups/chronickidneystones or on like the page facebook.com/chronickidneystones

You can also find more tips on how to manage chronic kidney stones in the book- Chronically Stoned: The guide to winning the battle against kidney stones, by Winslow e dixon. It is available on Amazon and ebook paperback and audiobook form.

There is hope for you, even if you are Chronically Stoned.

11/04/2024

This is my favorite blend that I use when I am actively passing a stone. Does it take the pain away? No. But it does loosen up the tension and helps soothe the renal colic.

As a holistic health provider at who battles medullary sponge kidney, I highly recommend this blend if you battle with ❤️

(This blend is for topical use only, do not ingest this oil blend)

Essential Oil Blend for Kidney Pain-

4 Drops of Wild Marjoram

2 Drops of Peppermint

2 Drops of Frankincense

Mix with 4 tbs of carrier oil of choice.

Apply a generous amount topically flank area.

11/04/2024

This is my favorite blend that I use when I am actively passing a stone. Does it take the pain away? No. But it does loosen up the tension and helps soothe the renal colic.

As a holistic health provider at who battles medullary sponge kidney, I highly recommend this blend if you battle with ❤️

(This blend is for topical use only, do not ingest this oil blend)

Essential Oil Blend for Kidney Pain-

4 Drops of Wild Marjoram

2 Drops of Peppermint

2 Drops of Frankincense

Mix with 4 tbs of carrier oil of choice.

Apply a generous amount topically flank area.

09/04/2024

What is Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK)?

Medullary Sponge Kidney (MSK) also known as Cacchi-Ricci Disease, is a congenital kidney disorder. Most medical professionals are taught that MSK is a “benign” condition, however, many MSK patients suffer with recurrent kidney stones, urinary tract infections, renal colic and flank pain which can result in chronic pain, frequent surgeries and the need for medical interventions such as renal stents.

Resources to Manage Medullary Sponge Kidney-

page- https://www.facebook.com/chronickidneystones/

Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronickidneystones

Winslow’s books on chronic kidney stones-
www.amazon.com/author/winslowdixon

Chronic Kidney Stone Program- Hope Healing Happy clinic’s chronic kidney stone program was created by Winslow E. Dixon a naturopath, clinical herbalist and frequency medicine practitioner who has medullary sponge kidney.

Her protocols involve managing symptoms through all available avenues, focusing on holistic methods, clinical herbalism, nutritional support, and lifestyle interventions. It is the clinic’s policy that no two patients are alike and that care must be personally tailored to each patient’s individual needs and health concerns.

The Chronic Kidney Stone Program is offered both remotely on zoom and in person.
To schedule, call at 941-841-9903 or simply book a timeslot on the website- https://hopehealinghappy.wordpress.com/book-a-consult/

Winslow E. Dixon, CH, HHP, FMP is a naturopath, clinical herbalist and frequency medicine practitioner but is not a licensed MD. She does not provide medical care or legal advice. Content is provided for reference and educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of an qualified health provider regarding your medical conditions

09/04/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmKMPhn80e4
Medullary Sponge Kidney Survey Responses

This video explores the latest research data with the MSK patient survey from over a hundred anonymous MSK patients. Data publication date: January, 2024. T...

09/04/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmKMPhn80e4

Medullary Sponge Kidney Survey Responses

This video explores the latest research data with the MSK patient survey from over a hundred anonymous MSK patients. Data publication date: January, 2024. T...

09/04/2024

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20606476/ An update and practical guide to renal stone management

Send a message to learn more

08/04/2024

Introducing a new page transition! Low oxalate lifestyle is now going to become chronic kidney stone support.

As someone who suffers from chronic kidney stones, I feel that there needs to be more awareness and support on how to manage stone forming diseases.

As a health care professional, researcher and sufferer of a stone forming condition, I have decided to convert this page to share tips and resources on how to manage chronic kidney stone conditions

I have opened a Facebook group and page-
facebook.com/groups/chronickidneystones

I will also be posting videos to my clinic’s youtube channel.

My books on chronic kidney stones are available on amazon as well.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01MQK0TYK/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=e232eb95-0812-4c2d-b1f4-ae7ac15e4d4b&ref_=ap_rdr

I truly hope I can help share some support to help those who suffer from chronic stone forming conditions!

Aho,
Winslow E. Dixon, CH, HHP, FMP

07/04/2024

Are you struggling to manage Medullary Sponge Kidney?

Medullary Sponge Kidney Program aka- MSK is a congenital disorder, which means it is present from birth. It occurs when small sacs form in the kidney’s collecting ducts, also known as tubule.

There is no cure for MSK. However, our practitioners, who have the condition themselves have created treatment protocols involve managing symptoms and consistently evaluating kidney function.

We offer both remote sessions on zoom and in person services.

To schedule, give us a call at 941-841-9903 or simply book a timeslot on our website- https://hopehealinghappy.wordpress.com/book-a-consult/

07/04/2024

https://kidneystones.uchicago.edu/2016/07/28/idiopathic-calcium-phosphate-stone-formers/ CALCIUM PHOSPHATE STONES: Causes and Prevention

CALCIUM PHOSPHATE STONES: Causes and Prevention by Dr Fredric Coe | Jul 28, 2016 | For Doctors, For Patients, For Scientists | 236 comments Unlike Zeus, or Athene, Janus did not come to Rome from Greece but from myths about a person living early in Roman history and later deified. Janus – deity .....

07/04/2024

https://kidneystones.uchicago.edu/tag/hydroxyapatite-stones/
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE STONES: Causes and Prevention

Tag: hydroxyapatite stones

20/03/2024

Things to stop saying to chronically ill people.

Don't ask them about any scars, bruises, deformities or anything unusual about their body. Your curiosity is not more important than their dignity. Asking someone about their flaws can be triggering especially for those who are self-conscious about effects their disease or condition might physically cause.

We know you mean well, but when you offer suggestions on things such as yoga, diets, x y and z, you make the assumption that we're not trying 100% to improve our health. I assure you that most of us with chronic illness have tried more diets, more exercise programs and seen more doctors in the last month than you have in your entire lifetime.

Comments on weight are never appropriate and that rule stands for the healthy and the unhealthy alike. Someone's weight......whether they're overweight or underweight is none of your business.

Religious catch phrases are also not appreciated. A person's faith and spirituality is a personal choice and also none of your business.

God, Source , the Great Spirit (however you believe) is not a magic genie that sits in heaven and grants wishes.

You can have faith and have an illness. You can be an atheist and have an illness. Christians get sick. Muslims get sick. Buddhists get sick. Catholics get sick.

I, as a native American personally battle with and . My faith in the Creator has nothing to do with those conditions.Sickness is a part of the human condition and in some people, sickness is chronic. This has nothing to do with someone's faith.

Please be respectful with your chronically ill friends and family and understand that a battle with lifelong illness is difficult mentally, physically and financially.

If you are please know that you are not alone and you matter ❤️

If you arent chronically ill, please be an to those who are and be kind.

illness warrior

12/03/2024

This account has been inactive for a bit because I spent the last month in the hospital. Anyone who's fought a can tell you how absolutely terrifying it is when your own body betrays you and you are directly under the care of medical professionals who don't have a clue about your condition. Even as a medical professional myself, I was gaslit.

The is very real. I'm working through it myself. I won't even pretend to say the things on this graphic are quick fix for managing medical induced trauma. It's not, but it's what I've personally been working on that has helped me.

Acknowledge what you've been through. It's hard. It was scary. You have every right to feel angry, scared or jaded. Feel those emotions!!

Process those emotions in a healthy way. Find a good therapist who can help you. Journal your feelings. You can also do alternative therapies such as:
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique *tapping* )
Tuning fork therapy
Chromotherapy
( offers these )

It's also important to release the negative emotions which can be stored in your mind, body and spirit. You can do this through modalities such as:
Somatic Movement
Qigong
Tai chi
Gentle Yoga
Dance

You have the choice to NOT pick up the baggage and work to let it go. Every single day is a new beginning. Your brain reacts to the reality it THINKS it's in! Not the reality it's actually in.... I know it's hard to rewire your nervous system when you've gone through horrible, impossible seeming circumstances but if we hold onto it, we also hold onto the hurt. Once you let it go, your past can't hurt you anymore.

I'm not sure where my health is headed right now, but what I do know is that I am going to make the choice every single day to live in the moment. Even if I can just handle life in ten minute increments, I refuse to carry the baggage into each new day.

Unpack the trauma, baby. The worst is over now. Believe in the hope of a new day.

26/01/2024

For the month of January, I will be doing a series of educational posts on how to manage

I have struggled with because I was born with a condition called where they tubules in my nephrons did not form properly, so I basically became a rock quarry at a very young age. I have had countless kidney surgeries, kidney stents and been on every medication and herb you can image to try to manage this condition.

I can happily say it is at least under control at this point. It's been a year since my last kidney surgery, which is like a MIRACLE for someone with .

I wrote my book Chronically Stoned: Guide to winning the battle against kidney stones by Winslow E. Dixon to share the information that helped me conquer my fight. I hope my struggle helps someone not suffer as I have.

There is hope for you, even if you are chronically stoned!

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21/01/2024

Meet The Person Behind the page.

Let me introduce myself! My name is Winslow E. Dixon. I started this account to help others navigate their chronic kidney stone health journey!

I have experience both personally and professionally battling Chronic Kidney stones.
I am a naturopathic provider and as a sufferer of a genetic stone forming disease,

My hope is that I can help other chronic kidney stoners improve their quality of life!