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New Zealand’s indigenous people, the Maori believe that eating green lipped mussel leads to a long and healthy life. Maori were on to something special making mussel part of their daily diet. This delicious shellfish has a special property that coastal Maori benefited from. Arthritis was very rare amongst them while Maori living inland tended to suffer much more frequently. It wasn’t until the early 1970s that New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (Perna canaliculus) was studied earnestly to see if there were indeed anti-inflammatory properties associated with this unique shellfish.

Initially Green Lipped Mussel was dried and powdered before being weighed and encapsulated for testing as a dietary supplement. Initial tests however highlighted some problems in spite of statistically significant improvements in arthritis scores being noted. Green Lipped Mussel is high in sodium and purine. Those on a low sodium Diet found green lipped mussel supplementation and those with gout found that the extract triggered an attack. There were also a number that had allergies to shellfish and couldn’t participate.

While Green Lipped Mussel is still sold in this same powdered form and many people still reap the anti-inflammatory benefits scientists were very curious to know just what fraction of the powdered extract was responsible for the reduced pain and inflammation. The purpose of the research was twofold in that the scientists wished to found something useful for treating inflammatory conditions and also to find out more about the inflammatory process itself.

Inflammation is caused by a complex series of biochemical reactions in the body. One of the important pathways leading to inflammation is known as the cyclo-oxygenase pathway or the COX pathway. Cyclo-oxygenase is an enzyme that converts Arachadonic acid into inflammatory substances. If the COX enzyme can be blocked then inflammation is vastly reduced. Arthritis drugs like Celebrex block this pathway but there is also another important inflammatory pathway called the 5-lipoxygenase pathway that if blocked will reduce inflammation.

From this research the anti-inflammatory fraction was isolated from Green Lipped Mussel, stabilized and encapsulated. This patented extract is called Lyprinol. Comparisons made between Lyprinol and other anti-inflammatory supplements showed it to 175 times more potent than the plain green lipped mussel powder. Similar comparisons showed Lyprinol 175 times more potent than salmon or evening primrose oil and 200 times more potent than flax seed oil. When Lyprinol was given to study participants at the same dosage level (5mg/kg body weight per day)it outperformed both the anti-inflammatory drugs, indomethacin and ibuprofen by a ratio of 2:1. Lyprinol was discovered to work by blocking the 5-lipoxygenase pathway. What was equally encouraging though was that after excluding those with an allergy to shellfish, side-effects were extraordinarily low.

Results are not instant though. It takes some time for Lyprinol to reach full effect usually around the 2 to 3 month mark. Initial dosages are 2 to 4 capsules taken daily with food in divided doses. After six weeks if improvement is noticed then slowly reduce dose to 1 to 2 capsules daily as a maintenance dose. The daily dose differs from individual to individual. The aim is to find the smallest dose that provides the desired effect.

Those arthritis patients that also had asthma noticed an improvement in both conditions. Asthma is also an inflammatory condition that leads to bronchoconstriction or narrowed airways that make breathing difficult. Reducing the inflammatory pathways in the lungs leads to less bronchoconstriction and easier breathing. Many Lyprinol users report reduced wheeze and less need for bronchodilator use.

Bruce Wilson
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It is a condition that afflicts nearly one in five adults, and is the leading cause of disability in Americans over the age of fifteen. Perhaps at one time or another you have heard an elder relative complain of the “rheumatiz” or something similar. Some may suffer this condition more seriously than others, but the fact remains that arthritis is no laughing matter.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition where the joints are inflamed, thereby causing stiffness, swelling, and pain. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are over one hundred arthritic diseases names for various afflictions in the body, including:

Gout: brought on by a defect in the body chemistry, gout can cause pain in smaller joints like in the hands and feet

Lupus: a severe illness that can inflame and damage the connective tissue between joints.

Paget’s Disease: a disorder affecting bone growth and strength

Arthritis is the second leading cause of work disability among adult Americans, and more severe cases, including fibromyalgia, lyme disease, rheumatoid arthritis can render a person unable to walk with ease.

What causes Arthritis?

As there are many types of arthritis, so there is no one set cause for the illness. Some types of arthritis may be genetic, while a person’s age, weight, or history of illness and injury may contribute to certain cases. Anyone with a relative suffering from any kind of arthritis may want to consult a physician with regards to genetic possibilities. As such, people experiencing arthritic symptoms will also want a check-up to rule out the possibility of ailment.

Temporary Relief from Arthritis

Various treatments are available for certain types of arthritis, only a physician may prescribe the proper medication depending upon the type of ailment. While a person may never be completely cured, arthritis patients, too, may want to consider alternative therapies to ease the pain. These may include specialized exercises designed to help with blood circulation, changes in Diet to combat various affects the body might have on the joints, and use of ergonomic products for work and home. A special seat cushion or chair, for example, may be used to promote good posture, and in turn improve blood flow to the joints and ease stiffness and aches.

Whether you or somebody you love suffers from arthritis, no matter how severe the condition, it is important to remain apprised of the situation. Consult a physician for the best possible treatment, and investigate life changes that can help ease the everyday pain and make work and play possible.

Kathryn Lively
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In medical terms the swelling of the leg is defined as Edema. It may occur due to a number of reasons. One of the most common of them is by the retention of fluid, therefore blood or lymph in between the spaces of the cells.

It may typically affect the joints in the ankles, feet, and lower part of the legs causing them to swell rapidly in some cases. Sometime it is observed that in some cases the swelling may also occur due to a number of factors such as due to some allergic reactions within the body or because of reaction of drugs especially hormones & birth control in cases of women, or because of neuro-muscular disorders or even a poor diet having a high salt content.

Symptoms of swelling:

It is often seen that a person suffering from a swollen leg may experience that swelling increases gradually along with the progress of the day. The swelling may also be accompanied by pitting. It is a state or condition of in which if the swollen part when pressed with a finger for a few seconds does not regain its original position thus forming a pitt or an indention in that region.

Continuous or prolonged swelling may give rise to skin ulcerations. Although swelling of the leg does not possesses any serious threat in general but in some cases it may be the messenger to more complicated health problems such as heart failure, liver disorders and malfunctioning of the kidney.

Remedies cures and medical treatments:

Some common precautions may really prove helpful in relieving swelling. These may include elevation of the legs above the heart level while sleeping or lying down. Support socks & stockings and avoiding tight or improper fitting clothes along with a regular light exercises with minimal pressure on the back of the knees and thighs may also help in reducing the swelling to a great extent.

A Diet with a low percentage of salts should be preferred when the causative agent of the swelling is sodium. Implementation of a compression pump may prove fruitful in pumping the fluid back to the blood vessels.

Swollen Joints

A joint is a place in the body where two bones meet or intersect each other which give ease to the locomotor movement of the specific organ or a specific limb. Swelling in the joints can be in different locations of the body which may include knee swelling, finger swelling, elbow swelling, etc.

Swelling in the joints may occur due to more than one reason but in general it is the outcome of fluid accumulation in the soft tissues of the joints such as accumulation of water in the knees. Swelling in the joints is sometimes accompanied by joint pains.

Causes & Symptoms:

One of the proficient reasons of joint swelling is Arthritis which is categorized into acute gouty arthritis & chronic gouty arthritis. Acute gouty arthritis is defined as a defect in metabolism which results in the over production of uric acid or reduced capacity of the kidney to eliminate the uric acid contents of the body.

It is further marked by the deposition of the uric acids in the various joints of the body especially in the feet & leg joints along with severe pain. Spondylitis is an important factor which may lead to the swelling of the joints in the vertebral column.

It results in the inflammation of the vertebrae & the joints between the spine & the pelvis. The last phase of the disease causes the affected portion of the vertebrae to fuse or to grow together. Ludwig’s angina which results in the swelling in the joints of the mouth is actually a type of bacterial infection which causes inflammation of the soft tissues present within the floor of the mouth under the tongue.

Another disease which eventually gives rise to a swelling of a joint is the Pseudo gout which is mainly caused by the collection of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in joints in different parts of the body.

Medical cures And Prevention:

To reduce arthritis Colchicines is widely used which is very effective in reducing the inflammation & swelling as well as the pain within a very short span of time. A regular use of the medicine also helps to prevent future attacks of the deadly disease.

The main goal for the treatment of spondylitis involves the relief of joint pain & swelling along with prevention & correction of the deformities caused. In such cases anti inflammatory medications such as aspirin are used to reduce the inflammation & pain.

Specific exercises on regular basis are also prescribed to the patients which help in the improvement of the posture & breathing. When the pain & the joint damage are severe surgery is undertaken.

Allan Wilson
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Over half the population of the United States of America is obese or suffers from the effects of being overweight. Without surprise, among this cross section of the populace there are greater instances of diabetes. Although it has not been pinpointed as to whether obesity causes diabetes or vice versa, it is common knowledge that where one is found so will be the other. It is because of this that the US is in the midst of a wide epidemic in incidences of this disease.

It is a fact that most cases of obesity result from irregular diets and inactivity. For that reason it means that obesity is a risk factor that can be reversed with a healthy diet and moderate exercise. In turn it will have a considerable effect in reducing the chances of getting or even managing diabetes.

The associations with not only diabetes and obesity but also other conditions that enter the arena such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and arthritis are impossible to ignore.

Studies have shown that those who incorporate a mere 30 minute walking session into their day can decrease their risk of Type 2 diabetes and obesity by almost half. Yet, millions of Americans remain critically overweight and the cases of diabetes continue to rise.

The over consumption of refined sugars and carbohydrates that are the staple of the American Diet are clearly involved in this epidemic as is the predisposition towards inactivity. Americans spend a great number of free times in front of the TV or on the internet when they could be out participating in at least 30-45 minutes of vigorous activity per day.

Obesity and diabetes- as well as the complications of obesity and diabetes- have overwhelmed the medical system. The negative influence of these diseases only antagonizes and complicates other medical conditions. Even the simplest of procedures from dental work all the way up to post operative healing become of greater concern as diabetic and overweight patients with hypertension are more likely to experience complications.

Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic problem; it’s very much a health problem as well. If you are overweight, you are more likely to develop health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, certain types of cancer, gout (joint pain caused by excess uric acid), and gallbladder disease. Being overweight can also cause problems such as sleep apnea (interrupted breathing during sleep) and osteoarthritis (wearing away of the joints). The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to have health problems.

Non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2 diabetes) is the most common type of diabetes. It is a major cause of early death, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and blindness. Overweight people are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as people who are not overweight. You can reduce your risk of developing this type of diabetes by losing weight and by increasing your physical activity.

As we read the above information, it shows us that there is a very well developed link between obesity and diabetes. The two conditions together link you as the patient even closer to many more health problems

Pieter De Wet
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Causes and Symptoms: Gout is a disease of the joints and is a form of rheumatism. It is a constitutional disorder connected with excess of uric acid in the blood manifesting itself by inflammation of joints with deposition of urate of soda and also by morbid changes in various important organs.

Hippo crates in his Aphorisms speaks of gout as occurring most commonly in spring and autumn, and mentions the facts that women are less liable to it than men. Why the uric acid is found in excess is not understood by the allopathic physicians. Uric acid is formed in the system in the process of nutrition and is excreted by the kidneys. In a patient suffering from gout, the quantity of uric acid is found to be much more than normal. In a paroxysm of gout, the body appears to get rid of a lot of uric acid and there appears to be some relied but that is purely temporary.

Modern medicine believes gout to be hereditary since it has been found in 50 to 80 percent of the cases that the patient’s parents or grand parents suffered from the disease. The disease affects the sedentary persons more than those who lead active lives, but it is not always true. On the other hand, inadequate exercise, a luxurious manner of living, habitual over-indulgence in rich foods and especially in alcohol is the precipitating factors in the onset of the disease. Some teetotalers and vegetarians are also found to be victims of gout.

The disease is more common in mature age and in the males than females. Persons exposed to the influence of lead poisoning such as plumbers, are apt to suffer from gout. Attacks of the disease are readily excited by exposure to cold, disorders of indigestion, fatigue and injuries to particular joints.

An attack of gout may appear without warning, or there may be premonitory symptoms. Among the most common of these are disorders of the digestive organs, with a feeble and capricious appetite, flatulence, uneasiness in the right side in the region of the liver, and irritation in the urinary organs. There is also irritability, numbness and coldness in the limbs. The attack comes usually at night, usually between two and three in the morning. The affected part is found to be swollen and a deep red hue. The skin is tense and glistening and the surrounding veins are more or less distended. The attack lasts for a week or ten days during which the patient suffers from constipation, dyspepsia and extreme thirst. The urine is scanty and high coloured with a copious deposit, consisting chiefly of urates. The joint affected may become swollen but if the disease is not attended to, the swelling spreads to other joints and it becomes chronic. Joints also become enlarged and refuse to function without giving excruciating pain to the sufferer.

Naturopathy believes that like all other diseases, gout is the result of inadequate excretion of the morbid and poisonous matter from the orifices of the body. The bowels, the urinary tract, the skin and the nostrils—all must expel the waste matter from the body. If they become slack and do not function properly, those substances accumulate in the body and produce gout. Life depends on healthy blood and nature has devised catarrh, diahrroea and fevers to force the human system to expel the accumulated waste matter. If these diseases are suppressed, as happens in most case when the patient takes to allopathic treatment, the poisonous and morbid matter attacks the part of the body, which is weaker than others. That is how chronic diseases are born.

The real culprit is the type of food, which we are addicted to. Our blood is chiefly alkaline and anything that tends to produce acidity should be avoided. Treating gout in any other system is chaotic. The real cause of the disease is not attack and recourse is taken to painkillers or antidoting of the poison is under taken. The Ayurvedic practitioners prohibit the intake of fruits and vegetables on the plea that they may produce cold, which is supposed to be bad for the gout and thus deprive the patient of the real cure. Doctors have some times advised patients to have their teeth or tonsils extracted under the misconception that the seat of the disease lays there. But even the excision of these has never led to any relief to the gout patients.

Treatment:To real treatment of gout starts with ensuring that all the orifices of the body, which expel waste and morbid matter, are activated to do their work properly. The patient should breathe fresh air, so that oxygen is available to him in larger quantities cleansing his blood of poisonous humours. The gout patient must increase his intake of water to produce more urine. He should take lukewarm water in the morning and evening mixed with the juice of mine. The pores of the skin should be activated by a cold bath every day and drying of the body with vigorous rubbing with the palms of the hand. If the pain in the joints is too severe and the patient is unable to massage his body himself, he should seek somebody else’s help. Sun bathing should be undertaken to produce sweat. The head may be covered with a wet towel to save it from excessive heat of the sun. Spending half an hour in the sun will activate the sweat glands. A cold bath is recommended after a sunbath; if the patient does not feel equal to it, he would be better advised to wipe his body with a wet towel. Sun bathing should be done no more than thrice in a week. If there is no sun, sweat should be induced by a steam bath or by merely soaking one’s feet in hot water.

The food should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables-substances, which do not stick to the intestines. Fruits, which can be taken without peeling, should be taken. In the beginning of the treatment, the best course would be to live on fruit juices. That would give some rest to the intestines. Fruits recommended are: oranges, grape fruit, pineapple, raspberry and pear. Vegetables like the various gourds, cabbage, tomatoes and greens are the best. The more chronic the disease, the greater should be the period for which the patient should live on fruits and vegetables.

After a five-day period during which only fruits and vegetables are taken, milk should be added to the Diet. It should preferably be boiled and taken in quantities of 250 to 500 millilitres at one time. Bread should be taken only after a fortnight of living on fruits and vegetables. Potatoes can replace bread with advantages as they contain more alkaline matter.

Hot fomentation should be undertaken to reduce the pain in the joints. About 75 grammes of salt should be added to one litre of hot water for fomentation. The site of fomentation should be washed with cold water later on. Those who suffer from a constant pain should apply a paste of raw potatoes ground fine on the affected joints. The paste should be allowed to remain for some hours.

Find more information regarding Natural Home Remedies for Gout and Natural Home Remedies

Dr John Anne
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A number of 4 million Gout patients live in the USA today and about 3 million and a half are men as women only develop Gout after menopause. It is generally known that high purines food like fish, mushrooms, beans, animal protein and seafood must be avoided to prevent Gout attacks. Alcohol, especially beer and also dairy products are believed to be implied in the variations of the seric uric acid. But no actual sustained clinical studies were made on how diet can influence the occurrence of Gout.

In one major health study made on different health workers such as dentists, pharmacists or pediatricians, a number of questions they had to answer about their medical condition revealed past Gout attacks in about 2500 of the total 50000 persons. The subjects found to have suffered further Gout attacks were removed from the study.

The food Diet, weight, medications and medical conditions were recorded every two years to follow the medical evolution of the subjects. All the ones suspected from Gout were transferred to further testing.

The subjects were divided into study groups according to the amounts of meat, seafood, purine rich vegetables, dairy products and animal protein they ingested. In the next 12 years, 730 new cases of Gout appeared in subjects aged 55-64. Groups with higher consumption of meat and seafood seemed to have double numbers of Gout cases than the lower quintile groups. These products proved to have a major role in the development of Gout.

The groups with a high amount of daily consume in dairy products showed a 50% decrease of new occurred Gout cases than the group with a low dairy use. Subjects that drank at least two milk glasses per day or ate at least a serving of yogurt halved their risk of getting Gout.

The groups consuming high fat dairies, rich purine vegetables and total proteins were proved to have no real involvement to changing the risk of Gout development. Body weight and alcohol consumption did not affect the occurrence of Gout attacks.

The study proved the old medical presumption that meat and seafood products rich in purines strongly increase the risk of Gout. But other factors like alcohol or genetics are also implicated in the occurrence of Gout attacks. Dairy products seem helpful to prevent hyperuricemia as they stimulate the elimination of uric acid into urine. High protein vegetables have a minor protective effect towards Gout as it stimulates the uric acid excretion.

In conclusion, persons with cases of Gout in their families must avoid meat and seafood products and try to consume as many dairy products as they can.

For more resources regarding Gout or even foods that cause gout please visit this web page http://www.gout-info-center.com/foods-that-cause-gout.htm

Groshan Fabiola
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Long known for their gorgeous bright red color, Tart Cherries are now found to be much, much more than simply a tart and delicious fruit.

The relief gout sufferers have noticed upon drinking Gout Cherry Juice has been recorded, and some have even been able to come off of all their medications because of the great changes. The pain associated with gout is a constant menace to those afflicted. Medication is available, and helps, but as with any medication– there are side effects. For those sufferers willing to change their Diet, Gout Cherry Juice can reduce many side effects and do away with them completely in many circumstances.

Gout Cherry Juice is made from Tart Cherries, which contain anthocyanins and flavonoids. These naturally occurring ingredients are what appears to be helping out the gout patients.

Gout is an affliction usually associated with men over the age of 40, and is a type of arthritis that involves uric acid concentration. Uric acid is a byproduct of the liver process; you need a certain amount of it in your bloodstream. When high concentrations occur, needlelike crystals of monosodium urate form in the bloodstream settling in the joints causing inflammation and pain, which are all symptoms of gout.

Many gout sufferers have been drinking Gout Cherry Juice and have so far been reporting amazing results. It seems that drinking Gout Cherry Juice on a daily basis has kept numerous sufferers free from attacks. Also, comments from those who have not had daily intakes of the juice have claimed that when an attack starts if they begin to drink the juice, they will immediately notice a reduction in the length of the attack, as well as a great change in the severity of the attacks. These results typically convince them to begin drinking the juice every day.

Scientists are now beginning to explore the effects of anthocyanins and flavonoids on uric acid production. The Medical Universities are putting out more concrete evidence continually, concerning the health benefits associated with these Tart Cherries. Gout Cherry Juice is made from these Tart Cherries, and the comments from users are showing that the benefits drawn from the juice can relieve the pain and inflammation associated with gout, pleasing many people who are afflicted with the disease. It is always recommended to check with your doctor before discontinuing medication, or making large changes in your diet.

Arturo
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Gout is a very painful form of arthritis, that causes severe attacks that affect the joint from the big toe usually. Many men and women that have reached menopause are suffering from gout, and if it’s not treated in time it can cause more problems.

Gout appears when you have too much uric acid in your blood. Uric acid comes from certain types of food that contain purines, a substance that turns into uric acid after digestion.

There are several methods to treat gout, but there is no better way to prevent a gout attack than to have purine-free Diet, which means to eat less red meat, consume less alcohol and tobacco, and drink less coffee.

In the case of an acute gout the patient experiences severe pain, so the goal of the treatment is to try to reduce the inflammation of the joints and to calm the pain down.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are known to be the best solution to treat an acute gout, because they block the flow of the substances that cause the inflammations. These drugs are taken orally.

A non-NSAID drug is sometimes used to treat acute gout. This drug is called colchicine, but many patients prefer NSAIDS because colchicine has bad side-effects.

If the patient suffers from chronic gout NSAID’s don’t help that much. The purpose of the chronic gout treatment is to prevent acute gout attacks by eliminating as much uric acid from the body as it’s possible. The best medication for this are Uricosuric agents. These act directly in the kidneys and they make them work more effectively and eliminate the acid.

When somebody is suffering from a severe gout attack the doctors inject cortisone directly in the affected joint. Cortisone can immediately relieve pain and swelling, but it’s not recommended to use it too often because it can weaken the bones.

But the best gout treatment method remains a healthy diet. This will help both to cure and to prevent this illness.
It is also important to know that the levels of uric acid in the blood can also be raised by stress, injuries, obesity and high blood pressure. A healthy fat-free and red-meat free will significantly reduce the risk of a gout attack and not only, it can help in the treatment of many other affections, so try loosing weight, drink less alcohol and eat healthy and you’ll never have gout problems!

If you are intersted in finding more information about gout you can click on this website http://www.gout-info-center.com. Also you will find there valuable information about gout diet and Foods That Cause Gout.

Groshan Fabiola
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