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Sometimes pain is unexplained with no obvious cause. Oxalate's can sometimes be the cause of unidentified pain.

Oxalates are a naturally occurring substance found in many plant-based foods. Excess can lead to undesirable medical conditions.

Diet can be part of the treatment plan for the prevention or reduction of some types of kidney stones.

Not a fruit but a vegetable, bitter tasting rhubarb can be transformed into a delicious filling for pies and tarts. Rhubarb grows in UK gardens from spring to autumn.

Your diet will help you avoid the pain of kidney stones.

Toxic houseplants can be dangerous to pets and young children; discover which varieties are toxic and keep them out of reach.

What happens when a stone forms in the urinary tract?

Beets. The very word conjures childhood memories of sitting at the table, staring at one's plate, and glaring at the maligned--and uneaten--vegetable.

Kiwifruits are an acquired taste, but they do grow on you. They taste like a cross between bananas and strawberries and are rich in fiber, vitamins and other nutrients.

Rhubarb, a once cheap dessert, has recently become fashionable and hence more expensive as a result of its being advocated by television chefs.

One of the most common diseases of the urinary system is the formation of kidney stones.

Every body needs calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health. We need to consume it daily as our bodies do not manufacture it. There are other health benefits as well

Many seniors don't get minimum recommended dietary calcium. Think outside the milk carton for alternatives & ensure that meds, foods, & drinks aren't blocking absorption.

Find out how to use Jack in the Pulpit in a Bog or Water Garden.

A diet rich in calcium is important for your whole body.

Red meat is known as a good source of iron, but there are plenty of meatless iron-rich foods too. Vegetarians are no more likely to be iron deficient than omnivores.

The average back garden may appear safe place for animals, but chicken keepers should be aware that some common garden plants can be potentially lethal.

Vegans can avoid a calcium deficiency by including a variety of foods in their diets. Non-dairy calcium sources include green vegetables, beans, and some fruits and nuts.

Minerals are essential to daily routines, but with so much information about healthy eating, it can be confusing knowing what we need to function.

Take a look at the water garden plant Colocasia esculenta and its uses as a root vegetable and ornamental aquatic decoration.

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in fat, salt and red meat, has been shown to reduce the risk of people developing the painful condition of kidney stones.

Cells that are small and primitive, or large and more complex, are organized to promote their sustenance and survival. Even the simplest of cells are very complex.

If your cat is experiencing urinary problems of any kind, treat it as a medical emergency. You may not have much time to save your cat's life.

Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful of all human experiences. It helps to identify the causes, apply natural treatments and employ prevention techniques.

A look at some native plants that can be toxic to pets; special care needs to be taken with these plants in the garden.

Although the nutritional value of eggplant is not as high as some vegetables, there are still benefits to eating the purple pear.

During the Festival of Passover we make delicious fruit crumbles with matzo meal, potato flour, almonds and various fruits such as rhubarb, apricots, apples and raisins.

If you love the sweet/tangy combination that rhubarb adds to dessert recipes, you'll want to try these two rhubarb mainstay treats: coffee cake and crumble.

Skunk cabbage is a wetland plant with big leaves and stunning yellow or brown bracts that look like flowers. Try these unusual plants in the water or wetland garden.

This article will educate one about ten common plants that cause harm to dogs when eaten. Did you know that Avocados and Aloe Vera are toxic to dogs?

Kidney stones generally affect more men than women and, while some pass relatively unnoticed, others can cause immense pain and need medical attention

How much? What form? A virtual blizzard of truths and exaggerated claims confront consumers interested in calcium supplements. Two expert sources help clear the air.

Although modern living has frayed the connection between people and the natural world, it is still possible to safely collect medicinal herbs from one's environment.

"Everything is poisonous, nothing is poisonous, it is all a matter of dose." (Claude Bernard)

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are antidepressants that act on the brain's serotonin levels. Learn more about SSRIs.

Learn about the many toxic food items that can sicken or even kill your dog, including raisins, chocolate, grapes, nuts, onions, tomatoes, avocado and even cat food.

Blood in the urine can be a frightening symptom for many pet owners, but understanding the causes and treatments of this ailment can help owners to better treat the pet.

Full of history and lush beauty, the Western Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton Americanus) is one of the first signs of spring in the BC coastal forest.