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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

How To Burn Fat In Your Liver Have you been diagnosed with a fatty liver? Do you carry excess fat...
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What You Should Know About Liver Cysts

What You Should Know About Liver Cysts Liver cysts are very common. Do you know if they are dangerous? Do...
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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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Consuming Gluten May Raise The Risk Of Developing Type 1 Diabetes

The type of microorganisms you have growing in your digestive tract help to determine whether or not you’ll develop type 1 diabetes. Research has shown that consuming gluten alters the microbes in a potentially harmful way. Researchers were able to show that mice fed a gluten free diet were significantly less likely to develop type 1 diabetes. When gluten was added back into their diet, their risk of developing the disease rose again.
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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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6 Important Things To Know If You Have A Thyroid Problem

6 Important Things To Know If You Have A Thyroid Problem Every week we see a large number of patients...
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Look After Your Liver And Your Eyes Will Benefit

Look After Your Liver And Your Eyes Will Benefit Did you know that eye problems may indicate an unhealthy liver...
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The Foundation Of Good Health Is Your Gut And Liver

The Foundation Of Good Health Is Your Gut And Liver The statement that good health resides in your gut was...
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