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The role of uric acid levels in Gout

Gout is a very common form of arthritis that is characterized by inflammation of, usually, one of the smaller joints. Most commonly it is the joint of the big toe that is affected. Gout occurs principally in individuals that have increased uric acid levels in their bloodstream. This excess of uric acid, deposits in theContinue reading “The role of uric acid levels in Gout”

There is homeopathy…for arthritis and related conditions.

There are a variety of conditions of the joints that fall into the category ‘arthritis’. Actually there are over 100 types identified today. The label as such therefore refers to inflammatory processes of one or more joints, however the causes of these can be manifold. These can be an infection, a metabolic disorder, a disease,Continue reading “There is homeopathy…for arthritis and related conditions.”

Gastric complaints following gallbladder removal?

Dietary changes may help Following gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) for many people a radical change in diet may become necessary, at least for some time. Simply put, the gallbladder is a storage container for bile that is produced in the liver. Bile is a sap of digestive juices. These juices are needed to break upContinue reading “Gastric complaints following gallbladder removal?”

What’s that? …When vision decreases

Cataract and Glaucoma are two major disease forms affecting the eyes that are increasingly prevalent in the population. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness, directly followed by Glaucoma. Cataract: This is a progressive clouding or blurring of the eyes’ lens. As the ‘cloudiness’ increases, vision decreases. To the patient, what he or she seesContinue reading “What’s that? …When vision decreases”

Agnus castus – an ally easing through early Peri-menopause

This valuable herbal medicine comes from a plant that is native to the Mediterranean. The medicinal effect is extracted from the ripe dried fruits of this shrub. In ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, Agnus castus was tightly interwoven in religious traditions, while being firmly embedded in the medical practices of the time. Also known asContinue reading “Agnus castus – an ally easing through early Peri-menopause”