No matter what type of stone you have, kidney stones smaller than 5 millimeters will usually pass on their own, without the need for medical intervention. If you can feel your kidney stone but it isn't painful enough to require treatment, your doctor will probably advise drinking 2 to 3 quarts of water daily until the stone passes. Staying extremely well hydrated will help flush the kidney stone from your system. Aim to drink enough water to produce mostly clear urine. Clear urine is an indication that your body is extremely well hydrated. Non-caffeinated, sugar and alcohol free beverages like ginger ale, fruit juice, cranberry juice, or green tea could also help you stay hydrated. Avoid beverages with caffeine, artificial sweeteners, sugar, or alcohol while you're trying to pass a kidney stone. Since kidney stones are caused by the buildup of certain minerals, eating fewer foods containing these minerals can help to shrink the stones. This is especially effective if you have either calcium or uric acid stones. If you have calcium stones, cut back on the following foods that make the problem worse: salty foods, dairy products, oysters, tofu, and fatty foods. If you have calcium oxalate stones, you should avoid foods high in oxalate, like rhubarb, grapes, spinach, sweet potatoes, coffee, and chocolate. If you have uric acid stones, cut back on the following foods containing uric acid: organ meat like liver and kidney, anchovies, sardines, beans, mushrooms, spinach, cauliflower, yeast, and alcohol. Whether you drink real lemonade, lemon juice, lemon-lime drinks or just water with a few lemon slices, the acidic nature of citrus helps so that kidney stones do not form. While no herbal remedy has been scientifically proven to remove kidney stones, many have found that consuming certain herbs, especially in the form of tea, can help to shrink the stones so they pass more easily. Try the following herbs in order to treat a mild kidney stone: Birch leaf tea, which is said to help remove waste products from the urinary system. Black tea, which increases urine flow since it is a diuretic. Nettle leaf, which is also a diuretic and can help flush the kidney stones from your system. Dandelion root, which is said is to be an effective kidney tonic. Apple cider vinegar, which is said to help dissolve stones. You can consume 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of apple cider vinegar each day, or mix it with water. Avoid using sorrel, which can cause calcium oxalate kidney stones to worsen. Banana stem juice is a well-known treatment for kidney stones in India.
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One-sentence summary -- Drink several quarts of water every day. Make dietary changes to shrink stones. Drink beverages containing lemons every day. Try herbal remedies.

Ideally, the cleome seedlings should be planted in full sunlight. Areas with very light shade are also acceptable. For best results, choose a spot with soil that drains well. Since cleome grows well in most types of soil, though, it is not necessary to amend the soil before transplanting the seedlings. If you are planting the cleome in a bed with other flowers, plant them near the back since they tend to grow tall. You should wait three to four weeks after the last frost in your area before transplanting cleome seedlings. Usually, this means waiting until late April. You also need to make sure that the seedlings have established themselves enough to be transplanted. Seedlings are ready to be transplanted once they are at least 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Use a garden trowel to dig a hole that is roughly as deep as the seedling container. The hole should be slightly wider than this original container, however. Spread the seedlings apart, keeping roughly 2 inches (5 cm) of space in between each one. Slide the garden trowel in between the side of the container and the soil inside. Glide it around the perimeter of the container to free the soil from the sides, then gradually slip the entire clump of soil, seedling and all, out of the pot. It might be easiest to tip the container on its side as you do this. If you are using plastic seedling trays or other thin plastic containers, you might be able to free the seedlings simply by squeezing the sides of the plastic and pushing up on the soil inside. Carefully place each seedling in its own prepared hole. Fill the remainder of the hole with additional soil. Lightly pat the soil around the seedling to secure the new plant in place. Water the soil lightly after transplanting the seedling. It should be thoroughly moist, but not quite drenched.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a good location. Wait until the frost has passed. Dig shallow holes. Carefully remove the seedlings from their containers. Place the seedlings into the prepared holes.

Add orange and red vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, acorn squash, and red bell peppers to your diet, along with fruits like pumpkins, papayas, and cantaloupe. While beta-carotene doesn't technically spur on melanin production, this fat-soluble pigment will accumulate in your skin to give you a natural golden glow. The effects of beta-carotene on skin pigmentation have been found most effective on lighter skin tones. Many of these foods also contain Vitamin A, an antioxidant that helps support the production of melanin. Mix dark green vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and some lettuce varieties into your diet. Despite their color, these foods also contain beta-carotene. Cooking these vegetables won't decrease the amount of beta-carotene you ingest, so feel free to get creative in the kitchen. Vitamin E can be found in nuts, whole grains, seeds, and many fruits and vegetables including asparagus, avocados, and corn. You can get Vitamin C from citrus fruits (such as oranges, grapefruit, and clementines) as well as pineapples and bell peppers. Foods rich in both vitamins include green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, berries, and broccoli. These foods have antioxidant properties, meaning they can help protect your skin from cell damage while encouraging balanced melanin production. To get the highest vitamin levels from fruits and vegetables, eat them raw. Increased melanin production reduces the skin's ability to take in Vitamin D from natural sunlight exposure. It's a crucial vitamin for keeping the bones and blood healthy, so you should supplement your diet with a few of the foods that contain the vitamin. Incorporate fish like salmon, catfish, mackerel, and herring into your diet. Canned fish like tuna and sardines are good sources as well, as are fish oils including cod liver oil. Use moderation and eat these foods a few times a week to reduce your overall consumption of fat and mercury.
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Consume foods with high levels of beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Eat foods containing Vitamins C and E. Add oil-rich fish to your diet to boost your Vitamin D intake.