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Worldwide Rates Of Gout Are Soaring

A recent study published in the journal Annuals of Rheumatic Diseases found that 1 in 40 people in the UK now have gout. The rates are very similar in the USA and Australia. Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in excessively high levels in the body. Sodium urate crystals deposit in the joints and can cause severe pain, swelling and redness. The joint in the big toe is most commonly affected, but gout can also occur in the heel, ankle, knee or other parts of the body.

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How To Burn Fat In Your Liver

Have you been diagnosed with a fatty liver? Do you carry excess fat over your torso? Fatty liver is a...

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Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight After Menopause?

Weight gain and menopause Most women gain some weight when they reach menopause. Women who have always struggled with their weight find that the battle becomes even harder at this time. Many women who have never had to worry about their weight in the past find that they gain a couple of inches around their waist and are troubled by how to get rid of them. Weight gain at menopause is common but not inevitable. There are effective ways to prevent the pounds piling on.

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Diarrhea For Years Due To Crohn’s Disease

Jane is a 41 year old lady who came to see me for help with Crohn’s disease. She had been suffering with Crohn’s disease for 23 years, and she had diarrhea for that many years! She experienced diarrhea between 2 and 5 times each day. She had also been experiencing rectal bleeding for the past 2 years. Jane was thoroughly fed up with these symptoms. I don’t blame her. I have no idea how she put up with them for so long. They did take an enormous toll on her health, energy level and state of mind though. She experienced quite severe depression and anxiety, and she was taking a prescription antidepressant.

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Magnesium Can Help Insomnia

Magnesium is vital for the function of GABA receptors, which are found across all areas of the brain and nervous system. GABA is a calming neurotransmitter that the brain requires in order to switch off. Insufficient GABA can leave you feeling tense, with racing thoughts and an inability to quieten your brain.

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