The best way to flush any type of drug from your system is to keep your body very hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Over the course of several days, the water will dilute the concentration of drugs in your body, and frequent urination will help flush out any detectable sign of the drugs.  For drugs that are stored in the fat cells of your body (e.g., cocaine and THC from marijuana), increasing your water consumption will not have a noticeable effect. Adult men should drink at least 15.5 cups (3.7 L) of water a day, and adult women should drink at least 11.5 cups (2.7 L) of water daily.  If you’re drinking water to flush drugs out of your system, increase the amount of water you’re drinking daily by about 2–3 cups (0.47–0.71 L). All types of tea are great detoxing agents, and cranberry juice will make you urinate more frequently. Drink 3-4 glasses of tea or juice every day while you’re trying to clear drugs out of your system. You can drink green, black, white, jasmine, or any other type of tea. The tea will provide your body with antioxidants and electrolytes, which will accelerate your metabolism.  You can drink your green tea hot by steeping tea bags. Or you can drink it cold, by making iced tea. If you’re drinking hot green tea, pour 1⁄4 teaspoon (1.2 mL) of lemon juice into the tea to enhance the flavor. Alcohol binds most easily to cocaine and the THC in marijuana and helps the substances attach to the body’s fats. Once THC and cocaine are stored in fat cells, they’re difficult to remove from the body. Drinking alcohol—especially in large amounts—only worsens the problem. Alcohol can have negative effects on your body on its own and may also lower your inhibitions and result in you taking more of the drug you’re trying to flush out.
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One-sentence summary -- Drink at least 10–12.5  c (2,400–3,000 mL) of water throughout the day. Consume tea or cranberry juice daily in addition to water. Avoid drinking alcohol when flushing out drugs.


Self-tanners and liquid dyes can add color back to your skin on a temporary basis, with results that last for several days to a week. Both options are washable, so you don’t have to worry about making a mistake.  Opt for a self-tanning product that contains dihydroxyacetone (DHA). This is a type of sugar that will color your skin a yellow or brown tan color without damaging the skin.  If your skin gets damaged, then more patches could occur. . Makeup is a great way to get short-term results. You will need to choose special makeup called camouflage or cover-up makeup, which provides better coverage than regular department store makeup. Apply the makeup in several thin coats until the patch is no longer visible. Then brush on powder to set it.  You can order camouflage or cover-up makeup online, or your dermatologist might carry it in their office. You do not need a prescription. Choose water-proof products. The earlier you start using corticosteroids, the more effective they will be. Your doctor will prescribe a cream that you can rub into your lighter skin patches. Over time, it reduces inflammation and can help the skin regain its color. Not only do corticosteroids sometimes restore color, they may also limit the development of more patches.  These creams are usually used on small patches. Pregnant women should not use corticosteroids. As a side effect, the cream can cause thinning skin, color streaks, acne, hair growth, or visible blood veins.  It can take months to see results, so don’t give up hope. Continue using your cream unless your doctor recommends trying a different treatment option. These ointments are also called calcineurin inhibitors, which are used to treat other skin conditions like eczema. They can help bring back color to small patches of your skin, such as those on your face and neck.  These ointments have a few side effects, including irritation, flushing (redness), and sensitivity to light.  While they have fewer side effects than corticosteroids, they may cause skin cancer or lymphoma, so your doctor will need to decide if they are the right treatment for you. While sunlamps and tanning beds can worsen your condition, your doctor can administer light therapy to restore color to your patches. The doctor will give you psoralen to make you more sensitive to the light. They will then expose your skin to UVA and UVB light from a special lamp to try to darken your skin.  Psoralen can be taken orally or may be absorbed during a bath. This treatment can increase your risk of skin cancer.  This treatment is often repeated 3 times a day for 6 to 12 months. Micropigmentation is a type of specialized tattoo that can restore your color. The doctor will implant the color into your lighter skin patches, attempting to match the natural tone of your skin. This treatment is best for people with darker skin who only need smaller patches refilled. While it is usually safe for people with vitiligo, it can still cause additional patches to appear on your skin. Depigmentation can lighten the areas of your skin that are darker to give you a consistent complexion. It’s often only used by people who have many lighter patches. You can rub a depigmentation cream on your skin to bleach it a lighter color. You will likely need to apply the cream twice a day for about 9 months. Your doctor can prescribe this treatment, which is permanent. Your skin will be sensitive to sunlight, and you may experience side effects like redness, itching, swelling, and dry skin.
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One-sentence summary -- Cover your lighter skin with self-tanners or dyes. Cover your patches with makeup Use corticosteroids to control inflammation and help color return. Ask about ointments that contain tacrolimus or pimecrolimus. Undergo phototherapy under medical supervision to restore color. Get micropigmentation to replace the lost color. Use depigmentation if your skin is over 50% affected.


Actual growing time for seeds will depend on what plants you’ve decided to grow. Planning around the last frost date for your area will help you determine when to start germinating the seeds.  Read the packaging on the seeds you are planting to see if additional steps, such as soaking or chilling, need to be taken before they are planted. Check the Old Farmer’s Almanac for growing dates specific for your region. Using a cell tray allows the seeds to grow without interfering with one another. Opt for cell trays that have drainage holes at the bottom if you can. They can be purchased at any gardening store. If your cell trays do not have drainage holes at the bottom, use a knife to poke holes in the bottom of each cell. This biodegradable option has perfect sized cells for planting and you may already have one in your home. After you’ve used all the eggs in a carton, poke a few holes at the bottom of each cell so the soil has good drainage.
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Plan to start planting seeds between 6-12 weeks before the last frost date. Purchase a cell tray with drainage holes for an easy option. Make a seed tray out of a cardboard egg carton for a free alternative.