136 The Problem with "Just Drink More Water"

About this episode

This episode discusses the misconceptions around kidney stone prevention and emphasizes the importance of personalized dietary strategies.

If you've EVER been told to "just drink more water" for kidney stones, this episode is for you! Learn about how kidney stone prevention is SO much more than that, and how to begin to focus on what will ACTUALLY matter for YOU! Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones Blog: Dietary Acid Load Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

People in this episode

Host: Melanie Betz

Topics covered

• kidney stones
• water intake
• urine test
• dietary advice
• health education

Keywords

• kidney stones
• water
• urine test
• diet
• prevention
• health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Kidney Dietitian

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