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Our feet are incredible structures that we tend to forget about—until they hurt. Each foot has 26 bones and 33 joints that are supported by nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. When you think about the weight your feet carry over the course of a day, it’s no wonder they can hurt sometimes. In fact, foot pain is common, with 80% of people over 21 reporting a pain issue ... Continue Reading
Tart cherries offer an array of important health benefits, including keeping painful arthritis and gout flares in check. This post from Natural Mentor sheds light on the growing evidence of the health benefits of tart cherries. A table adorned by a bowl of shining red, perfectly ripe cherries is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Cherries have a very short growing season ... Continue Reading
This article provides a run-down on Gout, a disease in which accumulation of uric acid causes damage and swelling of joints in the body, and specific lifestyle strategies to deal with it effectively. Gout is a disease in which uric acid levels accumulate and cause massive damage and swelling to various joints of the body. The uric acid is caused by poor dietary habits and ... Continue Reading
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Muscoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMSD), gout is a painful condition that occurs when uric acid is deposited as needle-like crystals in the joints and/or soft tissues. When present in joints, these crystals cause inflammatory arthritis, which in turn leads to intermittent swelling, redness, heat, pain and stiffness. Gout ... Continue Reading
When it comes to superfoods, berries are right on top of the list because they are crammed with beneficial antioxidants. One such berry that can help you a great deal is the juniper berry and over the years, scientific research has shown what a marvel it is. Botanically speaking, the juniper berry isn’t an actual fruit but the juniper plant’s seed cone. It’s considered as a ... Continue Reading
