Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in America today, impacting approximately seven million people. It is now one of the most prevalent chronic health problems. The estimated annual costs of arthritis to Americans are $15 billion in direct medical costs and $49 billion in indirect costs such as lost wages. Nearly 40 million Americans have arthritis, with 24 million of them being under 65...

Did you know that there are numerous natural gout treatments that have been shown to be effective in many natural health studies? In fact, gout remedies have been around for thousands of years. For instance, gout was once known as the disease of kings because so many kings complained about the arthritis of their big toe. And if you think...

A few years ago, my friend Greg approached me about his arthritic problem of gout! He told me about his daily battle with the pain associated with gout! He also mentioned how going to bed (typically when a gout attack occurs) was more like a chore than a pleasure! Can you relate with Greg? The pain, the misery, the dread of the next attack! Or do you know a loved one who suffers from this...

This tiny red fruit offers more than just great taste. Medical research Universities are discovering that tart cherries are an effective treatment for gout. Cherries are a rich source of antioxidants including anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamin A, C and E. Antioxidants help the body to fight free radicals that cause aging and other nasty aliments. One compound of the cherry has attracted a...

Gout (metabolic arthritis) is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the body. Uric acid is normally flushed out by the kidneys. Gout often affects the big toe but can also affect the ankle, knee, foot, hand, wrist or elbow. A disabling form of arthritis found most often in the feet - specifically the big toe - and occasionally in other joints. Symptoms include intense episodes of...