Consume more whole grains and fresh vegetables while attempting to pass a kidney stone. Many fiber-rich foods contain phytate which can help prevent and reduce the crystallization of stone-causing calcium salts. This compound is found in legumes, wheat, and rice bran.
Fredericksburgâs open-air commerce dates back earlier than the Cityâs founding in 1728, but only in the last quarter century has the Fredericksburg Farmers Market been organized at Hurkamp Park.
Major employers include the University of Mary Washington, Mary Washington Healthcare, and GEICO. Many Fredericksburg-area residents commute to work by car, bus, and rail to Washington DC and Richmond, as well as the counties of Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington.