While conditions like kidney stones and kidney failure have specific names, for the most part, kidney disease and other kidney health issues are a mystery to the medical community. Researchers are still not sure what causes kidney-related illnesses. In this article, Anthony William shows what's really behind various kidney problems and the steps to take to get started.
The Mystery of Kidney Disease
Scientific research has not yet fully uncovered the true causes of kidney disease. When someone’s kidneys begin to fail and there is no obvious physical injury, doctors have no answers for their patients as to why. They may incorrectly blame the patient’s genes because that is what they have been taught by faulty theories and programs in medical schools. Unfortunately, blaming the patient’s genes often leaves the patient feeling helpless, discouraged, and disappointed with their body. Patients do not need to hear that their genes created their disease, because it is simply not true. Genetics are not the cause of chronic disease, even though science and research and the medical and alternative health communities claim that they are. This is misinformation, and it is extremely important for you and your loved ones to know that your genes are not to blame for your symptoms and diseases. Until you understand the true causes of any symptoms and conditions you may have, it will be easy to believe that your genes have failed you.
The opinion of modern medicine
Modern medicine claims that the causes of kidney disease are either high blood pressure, diabetes, or damage. Certainly, high blood pressure and diabetes are not ideal environments for the kidneys, and of course, these are conditions you want to avoid. However, these are not the reasons for the existence of kidney disease.
The explanation for trauma is obvious and can be a cause of kidney failure. If the kidney has been physically injured as a result of a blow, a car accident, or some other incident, this organ will be weakened and will lead to problems that can be critical both at the time of the injury and many years later. However, there is another form of injury that is often overlooked. This is drug damage.
Kidney damage from medications
Whether someone is addicted to their prescription drugs and takes them recreationally, or they have to rely on them for a chronic condition, medications can harm their kidneys. We understand that some people need to take medications because they have no other option, and in some cases, they can be helpful. However, when it comes to kidney health, it is important to talk to your doctor about avoiding or reducing medications that are not prescribed for your kidneys and that may not be as important to you so that you can ease the burden on your kidneys. People often overuse medications because they see multiple doctors, each prescribing multiple medications. You can ask your doctor which medications are the least important so that together you can consider which ones you can reduce or stop to protect your kidneys.
The function of our kidneys
The kidneys are essentially a filtering system. The liver first processes toxins and then passes them on to the kidneys and intestinal tract for elimination. The kidneys collect these processed poisons and move them to the bladder, where the toxins can then be flushed out of the system.
Another way to think of the kidneys is as a poison collection system. The kidneys not only filter poisons, they also take care of them, so the filtering process is not as thorough as you might think. The kidneys have thick skin on the outside and inside, so they are able to handle and retain a decent amount of poison, preventing it from harming you in other parts of your body.
Unknown causes of kidney disease
HHV6 (human herpesvirus 6) was discovered in the mid-1980s. HHV7 was discovered shortly after. Unfortunately, funding was cut off at that point and more similar viruses were not properly studied and discovered. It is unknown to science and research that HHV6 and HHV7 are directly responsible for many varieties of kidney disease, as are the undiscovered HHV10, HHV11, and HHV12. It is possible that these unknown viruses will be discovered in another 50 years. In fact, even HHV6 has multiple mutated strains that have not yet been discovered. You can read more on the topic in the article “Herpes Viruses” .
Scientific research is not clear that these viruses play a role in kidney disease. These viruses attack and inflame the kidneys. The Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is not responsible for kidney disease, but since it is not good for the kidneys to have a viral load, focusing on healing from EBV with the steps that Anthony William shares in his books will only help support your kidneys during treatment. It is important to start addressing the viral load in your body in order to heal and prevent kidney disease and other kidney health problems. What is viral load? Viral load is a virus in the body that causes mysterious symptoms such as fatigue, aches, insomnia , restless legs, migraines, rashes, thyroid problems , anxiety, depression, brain fog , hot flashes, and more.
Kidney stones
If the kidneys were a toxin retention system, you could think of them as barrels of crude oil. At the bottom of every barrel of crude oil is a thick layer of sediment. The sediment is concentrated and thick like molasses. Over time, as it collects and builds up in the kidneys, the sediment can harden and lead to the formation of kidney stones. The difference between kidneys that produce stones and those that don’t depends on what exactly the kidneys are collecting and building up. Kidney stones are created by excess protein in the diet and even too much calcium. We’ll look at this in more detail later in the article.
Protein and fat
We’ve been told our whole lives that protein is one of the most important macronutrients to focus on. Unfortunately, this has led to a society obsessed with protein in all its forms, especially in the form of animal products. While protein plays an important role in our diet, most people these days consume too much protein, as well as too much fat. High levels of protein are especially harmful to people with kidney disease because they strain the kidneys and make them weaker. The more protein a person consumes, the more the kidneys have to work and struggle to filter out toxins. Loading the kidneys with excess protein and fat only allows a virus like HHV6 to continue to thrive and cause kidney problems.
Since lowering protein levels is very helpful in recovering from kidney disease, try to minimize protein while making sure you are getting enough calories and getting more healthy fruits, greens, and vegetables. Great sources of calories include foods like potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash, bananas, mangoes, orange juice, figs, cantaloupe, apples, pears, quinoa, millet, black beans, and more.
Medicinal foods
No matter what diet you like to follow, whether it is high in animal protein, vegan or vegetarian, try to reduce the amount of protein you consume if you have kidney disease. This does not mean that you should completely stop consuming animal products, but try not to eat animal proteins three times a day. Instead, eat them once a day, while increasing the foods we mentioned above. If you are a vegetarian, it is helpful to stay away from too many nuts, and completely eliminating soy, dairy and eggs is extremely beneficial for healing. ( You can read more about this in the article “Problem Foods” . ) If you eat a vegetarian diet, it is helpful to stay away from high-protein powders, too many nuts and soy products. If you are in a region of the world or have a cultural diet where a lot of animal protein is consumed, you can try to simply reduce portions and increase fruits, leafy greens and vegetables when you can. Once you are able to minimize the heavy protein levels in your diet, you should start to see improvements in your kidneys. Keep in mind that there is an abundance of bioavailable protein in most fruits, leafy greens, and vegetables.
Daily intake of cucumber juice and celery juice can be very beneficial for kidney health. Regular consumption of berries and apples can also be beneficial. A little cantaloupe can also help flush the kidneys. If you or a loved one already has kidney disease or is on dialysis, too much potassium can be hard on the kidneys, so it is a good idea to avoid consuming too many fruits with very high potassium content, such as bananas, avocados, and figs. If you suspect that you may have weakened kidney function, or want to prevent kidney disease, it is a good idea to eat these foods in larger quantities. Other foods that are good for the kidneys are lettuce, varieties of squash, and sweet potatoes. Drinking lemon water can be beneficial, as it flushes toxins and supports kidney function. You can learn more about the topic of food by reading Anthony William’s book “The Most Useful Foods” .
Avoiding diuretics, such as tea and coffee, can also be helpful. However, some herbal teas such as lemon balm, peppermint and nettle are safe to consume. It is useful to stay away from dairy products, as they feed viruses. Eggs in particular feed the HHV6 (human herpesvirus 6) family, so it would be safer to consume half a steamed potato instead of an egg. You can learn more about the negative impact of eggs in the article “Why Eggs Are a Problem Food” .
Gentle antiviruses
Ask your doctor about some gentle antivirals you can take, such as lemon balm tincture , stinging nettle tincture , and L-lysine . Lysine is great for fighting HHV6 and HHV7, as well as some of the other herpes viruses that have not been discovered. Barley grass juice powder is also good for the kidneys because it has mild antiviral properties. Be sure to consult a doctor about antiviral supplements, as herbs can conflict with any medications you are taking.
How to move forward
The good news is that once you are aware of your kidney disease and realize that it may be a viral problem, your body will be able to respond to that knowledge and begin to heal itself. It is amazing what your body can do once you consciously understand the causes of your chronic disease. Your body will start to take action, it will start to clean things up and chase the virus. Viruses lose their power once you realize that they are the problem.
All of the information Anthony William shares with us is to help us move forward in our fight against our disease. We hope that instead of blaming your mysterious kidney disease on your genes or your body attacking itself, you now understand the real causes of kidney problems so you can start making the changes necessary for your healing.
