Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. Thanks in advance, Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 My husband suggested dandelion greens... He said you can have them in a salad or juice them or whatever... as long as they are raw.? If you type " natural diuretics " into google several helpful websites come up which mention various foods as well.? Hope that helps!? DMHS <dhsellers Mon, Jun 8, 2009 5:46 am natural diuretic Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. Thanks in advance, Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Prunes Rhubarb Apples (esp green) Flaxseed Pam On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:46 AM, DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and > also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, > and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Oh, coffee too, if you're looking for an excuse for a cuppa. Pam On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 8:43 AM, <alinajoydubois wrote: > > > My husband suggested dandelion greens... He said you can have them in a > salad or juice them or whatever... as long as they are raw.? If you type > " natural diuretics " into google several helpful websites come up which > mention various foods as well.? > Hope that helps!? > > > > DMHS <dhsellers <dhsellers%40>> > To: <%40> > Mon, Jun 8, 2009 5:46 am > natural diuretic > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and > also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, > and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > > Thanks in advance, > > Danielle > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thank you, Pam - Danielle ________________________________ pdw <pdworkman Monday, June 8, 2009 9:51:26 AM Re: natural diuretic Prunes Rhubarb Apples (esp green) Flaxseed Pam On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:46 AM, DMHS <dhsellers > wrote: > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and > also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex) . I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, > and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thank you, alinajoydubois. Have a great day. - Danielle ________________________________ " alinajoydubois " <alinajoydubois Monday, June 8, 2009 9:43:58 AM Re: natural diuretic My husband suggested dandelion greens... He said you can have them in a salad or juice them or whatever... as long as they are raw.? If you type " natural diuretics " into google several helpful websites come up which mention various foods as well.? Hope that helps!? DMHS <dhsellers > Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com Mon, Jun 8, 2009 5:46 am [Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] natural diuretic Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex) . I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. Thanks in advance, Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 When you say, " All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. " Are you referring to the prescription ones that a doctor would give you? I'm not medically trained or anything, but I can tell you that over the last 7 months, I've managed to blow up like a balloon (at one point I had almost 30lbs of water weight accumulated). The first place I went was the Naturopath, who suggested many " natural " diuretics including the bulk of the suggestions in this email (oh, don't forget apple cider vinegar). Nothing helped. Granted, my medical condition is one of mysterious cause and still in process of trying to figure it out. It wasn't until the regular doctor put me on Lasix (furosemide <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furosemide>) that I saw any relief. But my point in writing is to let you know if you have any sort of serious edema, most of the natural stuff out there isn't going to help you (except maybe lots of coffee, which you say you can't have) that you might do better contacting a pharmacist and sitting down and looking at ingredients. Because there are so many diuretics on the market. Only trying to be helpful! Good luck On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 8:04 AM, DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > > Thank you, Pam > > - Danielle > > ________________________________ > pdw <pdworkman <pdworkman%40gmail.com>> > > To: <%40> > Monday, June 8, 2009 9:51:26 AM > Re: natural diuretic > > Prunes > Rhubarb > Apples (esp green) > Flaxseed > > Pam > > On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:46 AM, DMHS <dhsellers > wrote: > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice > and > > also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex) . I do not have a need for pamprin, > itself, > > and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > > Thanks in advance, > > Danielle > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Marie, Yes, I was talking about the prescription drugs. Anything made with eggs is out. Inactive lactose i might be able to tolerate for a while, then it builds up and I get sick because I am allergic to lactose. The blue dye turns me into Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, but it would probably be the least harmful of the three. Thank you Marie. Have a great day. - Danielle ________________________________ Marie Nelson <marie.nelson Monday, June 8, 2009 12:51:47 PM Re: natural diuretic When you say, " All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. " Are you referring to the prescription ones that a doctor would give you? I'm not medically trained or anything, but I can tell you that over the last 7 months, I've managed to blow up like a balloon (at one point I had almost 30lbs of water weight accumulated) . The first place I went was the Naturopath, who suggested many " natural " diuretics including the bulk of the suggestions in this email (oh, don't forget apple cider vinegar). Nothing helped. Granted, my medical condition is one of mysterious cause and still in process of trying to figure it out. It wasn't until the regular doctor put me on Lasix (furosemide <http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Furosemide>) that I saw any relief. But my point in writing is to let you know if you have any sort of serious edema, most of the natural stuff out there isn't going to help you (except maybe lots of coffee, which you say you can't have) that you might do better contacting a pharmacist and sitting down and looking at ingredients. Because there are so many diuretics on the market. Only trying to be helpful! Good luck On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 8:04 AM, DMHS <dhsellers > wrote: > > > Thank you, Pam > > - Danielle > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > pdw <pdworkman (AT) gmail (DOT) com <pdworkman%40gmail. com>> > > Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com<Vegan-and-Gluten- Free%40grou ps.com> > Monday, June 8, 2009 9:51:26 AM > Re: [Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] natural diuretic > > Prunes > Rhubarb > Apples (esp green) > Flaxseed > > Pam > > On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:46 AM, DMHS <dhsellers > wrote: > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice > and > > also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex) . I do not have a need for pamprin, > itself, > > and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > > Thanks in advance, > > Danielle > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 One doctor prescribed me lactulose, which is not the same as lactose, it is a fructose syrup. Don't know what allergens might be in it, I think it is just pure fructose. Pam On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 12:10 PM, DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > > Marie, > Yes, I was talking about the prescription drugs. Anything made with eggs is > out. Inactive lactose i might be able to tolerate for a while, then it > builds up and I get sick because I am allergic to lactose. The blue dye > turns me into Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, but it would probably be the least > harmful of the three. > Thank you Marie. > > Have a great day. > - Danielle > > ________________________________ > Marie Nelson <marie.nelson <marie.nelson%40gmail.com>> > To: <%40> > Monday, June 8, 2009 12:51:47 PM > Re: natural diuretic > > When you say, " All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, > eggs or blue dye in them. " Are you referring to the prescription ones that > a doctor would give you? > > I'm not medically trained or anything, but I can tell you that over the > last > 7 months, I've managed to blow up like a balloon (at one point I had almost > 30lbs of water weight accumulated) . The first place I went was the > Naturopath, who suggested many " natural " diuretics including the bulk of > the > suggestions in this email (oh, don't forget apple cider vinegar). Nothing > helped. Granted, my medical condition is one of mysterious cause and still > in process of trying to figure it out. It wasn't until the regular doctor > put me on Lasix (furosemide <http://en.wikipedia .org/wiki/ Furosemide>) > that > I saw any relief. But my point in writing is to let you know if you have > any sort of serious edema, most of the natural stuff out there isn't going > to help you (except maybe lots of coffee, which you say you can't have) > that > you might do better contacting a pharmacist and sitting down and looking at > ingredients. Because there are so many diuretics on the market. > > Only trying to be helpful! Good luck > > On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 8:04 AM, DMHS <dhsellers > wrote: > > > > > > > Thank you, Pam > > > > - Danielle > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > pdw <pdworkman (AT) gmail (DOT) com <pdworkman%40gmail. com>> > > > > Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com<Vegan-and-Gluten- > Free%40grou ps.com> > > Monday, June 8, 2009 9:51:26 AM > > Re: [Vegan-and-Gluten- Free] natural diuretic > > > > Prunes > > Rhubarb > > Apples (esp green) > > Flaxseed > > > > Pam > > > > On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:46 AM, DMHS <dhsellers > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice > > and > > > also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex) . I do not have a need for pamprin, > > itself, > > > and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > > > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > > > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > > > Thanks in advance, > > > Danielle > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 The following foods are considered natural diuretics: The following foods and herbs are know to have diuretic properties: Celery seed (and plant) Parsley Dandelion Juniper berries Asparagus Artichoke Melon Watercress Watermelon According to internationally known alternative physician, author, and lecturer Dr. Andrew Weil, “hawthorn, corn silk, and parsley are used as diuretics in natural medicine. Of these, hawthorn (crataegus oxycanthus) is the most powerful.” Other herbs also can be used for their mild diuretic abilities. They are available singly or in combination formulas at natural food stores and pharmacies, both actual and online. Green tea: used as a diuretic for centuries in China Dandelion: improves functioning of the kidneys Stinging nettle: the roots are especially useful as a diuretic, although all parts have diuretic properties Linden: the flowers can increase urine production Fennel: the volatile oil seems to be responsible for its diuretic action Always consult with your healthcare professionals before using herbals alone or in combination with other medications. Using herbal diuretics can lead to dehydration so be sure to increase your liquid input focusing on water. Also avoid taking too much carbohydrates in the form of starch foods. HTH BL On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 3:46 AM, DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 You could also check out Yogi Teas. They make a detox tea which is nice. Lemon Ginger helps with excess fluids and congestion if you have problems with mucus membranes acting up. I've had a lot of problems and although nothing cures the problems, I have found herbal teas to be quite soothing and helpful for the symptoms. Peppermint tea, although I'm not fond of the taste, is quite beneficial to bloating, gas, and digestive upsets. I recently bought the tea called Woman's Moon Cycle and it is good for that time of the month. Very soothing and pretty good with a little agave. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 This is what I drink for a diuretic/cleansing. It is great for the kidneys, liver and digestive system. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (or to taste) 64 oz. water 1-2 teasp (approx) fresh grated ginger 4-5 packets of stevia (to taste) pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) I've been drinking this for a few weeks now and I feel great, lost a few pounds, have had regular movements and pee quite a bit. It's very refreshing. Hope this helps! Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 how often and for how long? --- On Wed, 6/10/09, soozberg <soozberg wrote: soozberg <soozberg Re: natural diuretic Wednesday, June 10, 2009, 11:04 AM This is what I drink for a diuretic/cleansing. It is great for the kidneys, liver and digestive system. fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (or to taste) 64 oz. water 1-2 teasp (approx) fresh grated ginger 4-5 packets of stevia (to taste) pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) I've been drinking this for a few weeks now and I feel great, lost a few pounds, have had regular movements and pee quite a bit. It's very refreshing. Hope this helps! Suzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 This is commonly referred to as the lemonade diet. http://www.everydiet.org/diet/lemonade-diet I tried it but with agave as the sweetener. I actually prefer lemon tea with a little agave and it really helps a lot if you have mucus problems (sinuses, chest congestion, etc.) I use to be so congested all the time and nothing helped! A cup of lemon tea in the morning and I feel good all day! Sometimes I need a second cup in the afternoon/early evening but usually one is enough! Everybody is different though. For the lemonade diet they typically recommend 6 10oz glasses throughout the day and it can be done for up to 2 weeks. If you can't stomach the taste, look for lemon herbal tea. It's caffeine free and works just as well, plus it's more palatable. Listen to your body. It will tell you what you need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yes, sorry I meant to include the reference. This is called the lemonade diet, except I'm not doing the fast because of candida issues and I do not include the maple syrup. I just drink it throughout the day instead of other beverages. I don't have a time frame that I start and stop it. A friend gave me a bunch of lemons and I spent one morning squeezing the juice, stored them in jars in the fridge and am continuing to drink it as mentioned. I lost 2 pounds in one week and still counting. But mostly I'm doing it because it's cleaning out my plumbing. , Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: > > This is commonly referred to as the lemonade diet. > http://www.everydiet.org/diet/lemonade-diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thank you , soozberg. That is helpful information. Have a great day. - Danielle ________________________________ soozberg <soozberg Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:22:19 PM Re: natural diuretic Yes, sorry I meant to include the reference. This is called the lemonade diet, except I'm not doing the fast because of candida issues and I do not include the maple syrup. I just drink it throughout the day instead of other beverages. I don't have a time frame that I start and stop it. A friend gave me a bunch of lemons and I spent one morning squeezing the juice, stored them in jars in the fridge and am continuing to drink it as mentioned. I lost 2 pounds in one week and still counting. But mostly I'm doing it because it's cleaning out my plumbing. Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com, Jae Jones <recyclednew@ ...> wrote: > > This is commonly referred to as the lemonade diet. > http://www.everydie t.org/diet/ lemonade- diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Danielle... Have you ever tried using a compounding pharmacy? That might be a good way to get the medication you need without all the added stuff you can't have. Andrea , DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi Andrea, I have never heard of a compounding pharmacy. Can you please explain? Thanks. - Danielle ________________________________ Andi <enviroknow Thursday, June 11, 2009 11:24:27 AM Re: natural diuretic Danielle... Have you ever tried using a compounding pharmacy? That might be a good way to get the medication you need without all the added stuff you can't have. Andrea Vegan-and-Gluten- Free@ .com, DMHS <dhsellers@. ..> wrote: > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex) . I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I think I read somewhere that asparagus is a diuretic - wait - yup, it is, according to this site: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice & dbid=12 Hope that helps! Clara I. Ogren-Rubalcaba http://www.sixfoodintolerance.com http://starredcreations.blogspot.com On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 12:24 PM, Andi <enviroknow wrote: > > > Danielle... > > Have you ever tried using a compounding pharmacy? That might be a good way > to get the medication you need without all the added stuff you can't have. > > Andrea > > --- In <%40>, > DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice > and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, > itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the > diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in > them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > > Thanks in advance, > > Danielle > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Danielle... Check out this website to learn more about compounding pharmacies. http://www.iacprx.org/ These are pharmacies that can make prescriptions from scratch when directed by physicians. You may be able to find one in your hometown, but if not, there are legitimate compounding pharmacies that can be accessed online. Your doctor will have to order the script to be compounded. Andrea , DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > Hi Andrea, > > I have never heard of a compounding pharmacy. Can you please explain? > Thanks. > - Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I use lemon juice in water. Lots of water. Linda , DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I have found that reducing the intake of salt helps a lot. A short fast, 24 to 48 hours, no caloric intake but drinking LOTS of water, sheds retained fluid. Deborah I use lemon juice in water. Lots of water. Linda , DMHS <dhsellers wrote: > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > Thanks in advance, > Danielle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I have found that LOC water does it - Lemons, Oranges, Cucumbers in water and drink. Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Rhubarb is also supposed to be a great.. Sonya SE Michigan , " Deborah Pageau " <dpageau wrote: > > I have found that reducing the intake of salt helps a lot. A short fast, 24 to 48 hours, no caloric intake but drinking LOTS of water, sheds retained fluid. > > Deborah > > > > > I use lemon juice in water. Lots of water. > Linda > > , DMHS <dhsellers@> wrote: > > > > Does anyone know of a natural diuretic? I have been told cucumber juice and also pamabrom (pamprin,diurex). I do not have a need for pamprin, itself, and would prefer not to have all the extra that is in that. All the diuretics they want to give me have either lactose, eggs or blue dye in them. I am allergic to those things. Can't have caffeine, either. > > Thanks in advance, > > Danielle > . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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