Kidney stones are serious problem and in most cases need medical treatment, but if you want to prevent recurrent episodes you can use some alternative methods in combination with medications.

Very important factors are proper nutrition and supplements.
Here are some nutritional tips which can help you.

- 8-10 glasses of mineral water daily
- More lean meats and less red ones, tofu, cold water fish
- Beans for proteins
- No trans fats found in cookies, cakes, crackers
- Less or no coffee, tobacco and other stimulants
- Foods rich in magnesium and low in calcium – rye, avocado, brown rice, potato, banana corn, bran
- Avoid white breads, sugar and pasta
- More foods rich of antioxidants – tomatoes, cherries, blueberries, and vegetables (bell peppers and squash)
- Avoiding food allergens – food additives, corn, and wheat.
- Use olive oil while cooking or in salads
- No foods containing oxalates – spinach, nuts, beet, chocolate, black tea, strawberries
- More fiber foods – oats, root vegetables ( potatoes and yams)

If there is nutritional deficiency you can use some supplements:

N-acetyl cysteine, 200 mg daily – for antioxidant effects
Probiotic supplements – containing Lactobacillus acidophilus
Grapefruit seed extract (Citrus paradisi), 100 mg capsule or 5 – 10 drops – 3 times daily, for antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity
Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil, 1 – 2 capsules or 1 tablespoon of oil 1 – 2 times daily
Magnesium citrate, 200 – 400 mg daily – for symptoms of kidney stones

There are also some useful herbs for kidney stones:

Green tea – 250-500 mg daily, for immune system and antioxidant effect
Milk thistle – 80-160 mg daily, 2-3 times a day, for detoxification
Relora – 250 mg 1-3 times a day, for stress
Cranberry – 300-400 mg daily, for healthy kidneys and prevention of kidney stones