Hello MMS - I have found out that there are actually four types of kidney stones, one of them is calcium based. My mom has had these and has found that they are aggrivated by taking calcium supplements so she no longer uses the supplements. As I don't know exactly what type of stone I have, I'm not prepared to add these things until the stone has been analysed. The last time I had a stone I was told it was 'genetic' - cytiene, or something like that. The advice that Craig has given, with the juice in water, sounds like it will be best for me at this point. I will ask the urologist about the other things. Thank you, Cath