On Sat, 4 Aug 2001 08:16:47 -0700, Kimberly Rogers <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>Kidney stones are caused by inefficient absorption and
>kidney function.  The kidneys are not always able to flush
>out all the calcium that the body cannot absorb.

Uric acid stones are not formed from calcium.  Uric acid is produced when
the body breaks down protein.  The build up of excessive uric acid takes
place in the joints in the form of gout, and in the kidneys in the form of
uric acid stones.  A common suggestion is to decrease meat consumption.  I
wonder, however, if it would be beneficial to decrease the consumption of
acid forming foods such as dried beans, cheese and pasteurized milk
products, grains, coffee, soft drinks, chocolate
s and most nuts.  Amadeus
has previously posted a link to an informative web site about acid and
alkaline foods.  Another site that may be helpful is
http://www.permacult.com.au/probiotics/acid-alkaline-food.html.

Marylee