Without the benefit of his own kidney stones, he did the next best thing: 3D printed a model kidney, collected some urine, and tossed a few stones that he’d collected from patients into the trap.
When your urine has high concentrations of minerals and salts and too little fluid, these substances can crystallize and form a stone. Kidney stones can range in size; some are as small as a grain of ...
Hibiscus tea is also a diuretic, meaning that it helps your body get rid of excess water and salt through the urine. Diuretics can help you pass an already formed kidney stone, but are not as ...