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GOUT – Do We Have An Epidemic?
This article is a very personal one for me. I went to my family physician the other day because every joint that I had seemed to hurt. His diagnosis after many tests was that I had a mild form of gout. I thought gout was a disease of the rich from the Middle Ages. Surely … Continue reading
How Effective are Arthritis Supplements?
In discussing arthritis supplements, it’s necessary to know more about the disease they are up against. Arthritis is a crippler of older adults which causes immense amounts of pain and joint degeneration. Patients will also experience major swelling and stiffness in affected joints as well as pain when the joint is used. Weather can affect … Continue reading
Gout – How Does Your Diet Affect It?
Gout is a form of arthritis and is characterised by deep persistent pain in joints. Gout usually only affects one or two joints at a time and the big toe is the most common site. Sufferers of Gout have pain attacks that commonly take place during the night where there is extreme pain in the … Continue reading