Gout is a kind of arthritis that has been around many centuries. It has been called the \”the disease of kings\” because of its association with a rich diet. In reality, there are a number of factors that can lead to gout, but for the purposes of this article, we will focus on a gout [...]

Arthritis is a general term used to categorize over 100 different conditions and diseases. What these 100+ diseases and conditions all have in common is a problem with a joint inside the body. The human body has joints in the spine, shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles and toes. Arthritis pain and inflammation can [...]

Much has been said about exercise and how it helps keep unwanted flab and excess weight off and more importantly how it strengthens our joints. Still, in many accounts you would find that the incidence of arthritis is rampant among the most robust of people like elite performance athletes and others of any team [...]

Following a gout diet is the best non-medical defense against gout. By precisely following a diet specific for gout sufferers, you can minimize the attack you experience and the symptoms you suffer from simply with the foods you eat. If you suffer from gout, your physician might prescribe a specific diet that you should follow, [...]

Arthritis has always been erroneously thought of as a condition that affects the elderly. Unfortunately, it does affect the children as well. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis most commonly affects children. Though it is generally mild, causing hardly any problems, in severe cases it causes damage to the joints and the tissues. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation [...]

The rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis which is occurring in people who suffer from recurrent bouts of joint pain, swelling and deformity. Millions of people suffer from arthritis pain. There are several types of arthritis, like osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis each with a big number of forms of this disease. To coupe with [...]

You may have seen a number of over zealous claims; however, there are no known arthritis cures on the market today. Having said that, there are many different products that provide relief from the suffering of the disease and in some instances stop, or at least slow down the degenerative process. Attaining relief from the [...]

Osteoarthritis which is known as sandhigatavata in ayurvedic medicine may occurs due to some particular food, poor blood circulation, dryness, over exertion or a low nutrient supply to the joint. It is an important vata disease described in ayurvedic classicals like Charak samhita and Ashtanga hridaya. It is caused by the inflammation and loss of [...]

Detoxification can be very beneficial for arthritis suffers - especially those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The reason for this is because people are sensitive or allergic to certain foods which aggravates their arthritic symptoms causing unnecessary swelling and inflammation. By removing these sensitive or allergic foods from their diet symptoms can greatly improve.
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Gout attacks are sudden and often occur at night. The excruciating pain may last for days, leaving the joints inflamed and making movements painful. Gout is the result of over-production or under-excretion of uric acid. Middle-aged, over-weight males, having a family history of gout are specific victims in most cases.
Unfortunately, there exists no absolute or [...]