Problem: Article: Liquids help flush out the substances that cause kidney stones to form. Water is your best choice. It flushes out kidneys without adding any extra elements such as sugar, sodium, or other ingredients found in other drinks. Drink at least ten 8 ounce glasses of water daily. Avoid caffeinated beverages (and other diuretics) because they dry you out rather than hydrate you. You should have two or more quarts of urine per day, and it should be a light, barely yellow color. One of the main causes of kidney stones is concentrated urine. Salt can dehydrate you, helping to create concentrated urine. If you do eat salt, you need to counteract its effects by drinking a big glass of water afterward. Animal proteins can cause concentrated urine, one of the risk factors for kidney stones. Waste from the proteins gets into the urine and can increase the possibility of forming kidney stones. Some research indicates that insoluble fiber combines with calcium in urine and is excreted in stools. This helps decrease the amount of calcium left in the urine. Good sources of fiber include: Whole grains like oatmeal, bran, or quinoa Prunes and prune juice Leafy greens like spinach, chard, or kale The best way to deal with your diet is to consume both calcium and oxalate at the same meal. This way the calcium and oxalate can bind together in your stomach, rather than waiting until your kidney begins to process it and possibly convert it into a kidney stone. Spinach, chocolate, beets, and rhubarb all are high in oxalate. Beans, green peppers, tea, and peanuts also contain oxalate. Milk, cheese, calcium enriched orange juice, and yogurt are all good forms of calcium that you can combine with foods high in oxalate.
Summary: Drink more liquids. Avoid salt. Eat less meat. Consume more fiber. Be careful of your intake of oxalate if you have experienced calcium oxalate stones.

Problem: Article: When it comes to teaching children respect, it all boils down to this. Children are very impressionable. In addition, they naturally look up to their caretakers and try to imitate these people. Live a kind, caring, respectful life and your children will learn that this is the way adults are expected to behave. On the other hand, act disrespectfully to your children or other people in your life and they may soon pick up your bad habits. See our main article on how to be respectful for lots of tips on this topic. In the "real world," when people aren't respectful, they don't get what they want. Their date throws a drink in their face, they get asked to leave, and in extreme cases, they get tossed in jail. When they are respectful, though, they can get what they want. Teach this lesson to children by only giving them what they want when they are respectful. They'll quickly learn that it's almost always smarter to be kind than to throw a fit. For example, if your children love their video games, let them play them only if they've been respectful to you in the past day. If they've been rude, insulting, or disobedient, take them away and do not give them back until they can go an entire day without any bad behavior. Children don't have the argumentative skills that adults do. Losing your temper can be a scary, confusing experience for them. Worse, it can teach them that it's OK to yell, mock, or threaten other people when they become frustrated. Always remember that you're setting an example for your children. Show them that difficult situations are best conquered with a cool head. If you must, give yourself chances to "let off steam" when your kids aren't around. Have someone else watch the kids while you pummel a punching bag, for instance. One of the reasons respect is so important is that it's needed to form helpful friendships and relationships with others. Teach your children that respect allows them to build bridges by giving them fun opportunities to work with teammates and partners toward a mutual goal. If they get rude or possessive, warn them. If they keep it up, end the activity. One great example is to play a board game (ideally with teams). For the game to "work," the children will have to respect the other players and exercise patience. No one's perfect. Being respectful shouldn't mean "never screwing up." Children especially young ones will make lots of mistakes. If your child messes up in front of you and truly didn't know any better, don't get upset or punish the child. Use it as a teaching experience so that your child can eventually learn not to make this same mistake again. You'll also want to acknowledge your own mistakes. If you do something like swearing in front of your children or yelling when you're angry, apologize. Your apology teaches children to self-correct should they make a similar mistake. Patience is a sign of respect. It may take some children longer to learn how to behave respectfully around others. Becoming impatient with children only teaches them to become impatient people, so instead take time to explain the problem to your children even if they've made the same mistake a million times before.
Summary: Lead by example. Make respect a requirement for getting the things the children like. Try your best to control your own negative emotions. Encourage activities that require sharing and cooperation. Show that it's OK to make mistakes. Be patient.

Problem: Article: Some people tend to nod their head as a sign that they are listening. However, he may interpret this as a sign of agreement, even if you do not agree with what he is saying. Be aware of your body language. If you find yourself nodding, even if you disagree, correct your body language. For example, instead of nodding your head, you can say, "I see what you are saying," or "Ok, that makes sense, but I have a different opinion." Don't misinterpret neutral body language for boredom or inattentiveness. He is most likely processing the information that you are telling him. Once you are finished talking, ask for his input instead. For example, instead of asking him, "Are you even listening?" or "Did you hear me?" say, "Does that make sense? Let me know if I need to clarify anything." While you are talking, you may remember something else that you want to talk about. However, for the sake of the current conversation, save that conversation for a later date. If you bring up another subject, he may lose focus and become distracted. Remember that you must come to some kind of solution or conclusion at the end of the current conversation in order to move forward. Some men may be very talkative and outgoing. Others may be more introverted and quiet. Make sure that you're adapting to the man's unique communication style. If the man is very quiet or terse, try asking more open-ended questions to get him to open up. If the man is very talkative, make sure to listen without interrupting. Offer interesting comments on his stories. Some men may communicate best in a quiet, private space while others will feel very comfortable out in busy, public spaces.
Summary: Nod your head only if you are in agreement with him. Avoid assuming he hasn't heard what you said. Stick to the subject. Adjust your tactics based on the man's communication style.

Problem: Article: Make sure the fish is completely washed on all sides.
Summary:
Rinse the salmon in cold running water.