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and wellness. My generation is not getting younger (baby-boomer). We
need to start taking care of our bodies. When I visit my aging parents
in the nursing home, an alarm goes off in my head and I think, "That
could be me in a few years!"

Today's World is full of toxins and it is difficult to avoid them.
They are basically in, around, and on virtually everything we come in
contact with in our daily lives. Many of the foods we eat are crammed
full of chemicals and preservatives that are slowly killing us. We
need to put our heads together and learn from each other, so that we
can better educate not only our generation, but future generations as
well!

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[queenbjan]

Hi. I would like to see gout added to your list of things to discuss.

Janice

[Noniman]

Thanks Janice

Since you brought up the subject, we can talk about it. I got this
information on www.gout.com

Myths & Facts About Gout
1. If left untreated, gout will always go away on its own.
Myth. The symptoms of a gout attack may go away within a few days, but
without treatment, the primary risk factor (hyperuricemia) may still be
present, and symptoms may become more frequent. Potential long-term
effects of gout can include joint damage and deformity in some
instances.

2. Gout is a very rare condition.
Myth. An estimated 5.1 million people live with gout, according to the
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III, 1988-1994. It is
the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in men over the age of
40.

3. Gout is one of the most painful medical conditions.
Fact. Gout has been compared to the pain of childbirth and bone
fractures.

4. Gout is related to a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream.
Fact. The leading risk factor for gout is a buildup of uric acid in the
bloodstream, a condition known as hyperuricemia.

5. Other than when I'm having a flare, my gout is under control.
Myth. It may be tempting to forget about gout when you're not having a
painful attack. But you may have hyperuricemia-the primary risk
factor for gout-even when you are not having an attack. Also,
significant joint damage can occur in the period between attacks, not
only during an attack.

6. The long-term effects of gout can be controlled by reducing the
level of uric acid in the bloodstream.
Fact. The treatment of gout involves managing hyperuricemia. Lowering
uric acid levels may help reduce the risk of future attacks over time
as well as protect against the development of tophi (chalky deposits of
uric acid crystals around joints) which may cause long-term damage and
disability in affected joints.

7. My gout is only caused by overindulgence in food and drink.
Myth. Overeating, drinking alcohol, or eating a purine-rich diet can
contribute to a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream; however, there
are many other potential risk factors for gout that are not associated
with diet.

8. If you're overweight, a good way to manage gout is to go on a crash
diet.
Myth. Diets designed for quick or extreme weight loss may increase uric
acid levels in the blood. Exercise and a healthy, balanced diet may
allow you to lose weight gradually. Talk to your healthcare provider
about the best plan for you to lose weight.

9. Gout usually affects the large joint in the big toe.
Fact. About 90% of people with gout have reported at least one flare-up
in their big toe. But people with gout can also experience symptoms in
other joints, including the hands, elbows, and knees.

10. My risk of an attack goes up and down with the specific level of
uric acid in my blood.
Fact. A high uric acid level (hyperuricemia) is the primary risk factor
for gout, and the higher the level of uric acid in your blood, the more
likely you are to have a painful attack.

End quote from www.gout.com

A natural way that you may get relief is by drinking Tahitian Noni
juice. www.tni.com/jwmarks

Thanks for adding this to our group discussion.

John