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[size=4][b]Canine Kidney Stones Pet - Cherries - the Supercharged Fruit[/b][/size][hr]The little red fruit that has been enjoyed by countless millions offers more than great taste. Are cherries truly fruit for a healthy you? Recent studies have revealed that cherries offer an assortment of health benefits including the ability to offer natural relief from joint pain caused from gout, arthritis and joint inflammation.

Addition to the health benefits offered by cherries, many people are just eating the fruit for the taste. John Simms, a life-long resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, eats cherries for the convenience and taste. 'As a short-haul truck driver, my diet isn't the best, I would eat fast food every day. A year ago, my wife bought some dried cherries and I began eating them to keep my weight down. Now I eat a handful of cherries instead of eating fast food.'

Quote:Linda L. Patterson is a living testimony of the soothing affects of cherries on her joint pain. 'I enjoy crocheting and lately my hands have been so painful, I couldn't crochet for more than about 30 minutes.', says Patterson. In an attempt to find relief from her pain, she located Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules, a supplement made from red tart cherries. 'Within the first week of taking the tart cherry capsules my hands felt so much better.', says Ms. Patterson. 'I am now able to crochet without the pain in my hands.'

So what makes the tasty red fruit so beneficial? The wonder of the cherry is the anthocyanins. According to research from Michigan State University tart cherries contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids, which inhibit the enzymes Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2, and prevent inflammation in the body. These compounds have similar activity as aspirin, naproxen and ibuprofen. Further investigations revealed that daily consumption of tart cherries has the potential to reduce the pain associated with joint inflammation. Many consumers are choosing to drink cherry juice, eat cherries or consume tart cherry pills to starve off the pain of gout, arthritis and joint inflammation.

[size=large][b]Not Only are Cherries a Great Way to Maintain a Healthy Body They are a Natural Product[/b][/size][hr]According to Andrew LaPointe, Director of Marketing for Traverse Bay Farms, www.traversebayfarms.com 'many of our customers are looking to eat healthier and fruit products fit this trend. It's certainly better than fast food.' Traverse Bay Farms sells Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules and cherry juice concentrate.

[i]According to researchers at Johns Hopkins, "There's no denying that there is a strong connection between what you eat and how you feel, and the difference is likely to become more and more apparent the older you get." (Johns Hopkins Health 2000, www.intelihealth.org)[/i]

[b]Diet to Promote Joint Comfort From Johns Hopkins Health 2000 * BREAKFAST: One piece or serving of fresh fruit; one slice of bread or bowl of cereal; one protein, such as an egg or a cup of yogurt.[/b]

AFTERNOON SNACK: One fruit or raw vegetable; one serving of bread; a glass of low-fat milk or a cup of low-fat yogurt. * DINNER: A four-ounce serving of protein, such as fish, tofu, chicken, beans, turkey or beef; one carbohydrate, such as a baked potato, rice, bread or pasta; one cup of steamed vegetables (avoid starches like peas or corn); a fresh salad with low-fat dressing.

[b]LUNCH: A fresh salad with vegetable, such as mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, radishes, celery and low-fat dressing; a four-ounce serving of protein, such as fish, chicken, turkey, tofu or beans; one bread serving; a piece of fruit.[/b]

The Johns Hopkins researchers say that you should experiment with different foods to ascertain which ones will help you and which ones will cause you pain. With over 100 different kinds of bone/joint problems classified under the heading of "arthritis" it is easy to understand why experimenting with different foods must be left up to you. Also as explained by the Johns Hopkins papers, "The more pressure and weight on your joints, the more they will hurt. Even and extra 10 pounds stresses the joints." A desirable reason to lose weight of plagued with joint/bone problems!

Doctors also targeted allergies or intolerance for dairy products, preservatives found in a wide variety of foods and drugs along with members of the nightshade family as possible culprits for joint problems. In addition, eating or drinking anything tainted with Salmonella or other bacteria has been shown to provoke the immune system to attack the joints, a condition known as "Reiter's syndrome."

Stunning breakthroughs in medical research demonstrate that you can literally feed your aching bones and joints exactly what they need to move more freely and with less discomfort. Taking certain nutrients to eliminate discomfort, rebuilding deteriorating join structures, and restore freedom of movement is rapidly moving into mainstream medical consciousness. Long overdue but still not fast enough... In fact the doctors at Johns Hopkins have developed a "bone/joint diet? That they believe can help alleviate the burden of stiff, inflamed joints. (Diet to follow)

Although denied by the medical profession for the last three decades, diet does influence your pain... Prior to the denial phase of medicine it was and in some circles still a known factor that certain foods and drinks trigger certain problems. For instance, Joint problems have been found to be exacerbated by the use of alcohol, liver and other organ meats. The most famous joint problem recognized is "Gout," even though the pharmaceutical companies have tried to convince the world this is not true, it certainly is and gout suffers who have had direct results of those foods will tell you... Chemicals concocted by the pharmaceutical industry does help with a few cases but the digestive system is suffering the affects as well as the liver and kidneys which have to filter out the foreign matter in the body! As we get older our digestive system does not work as fast nor as thorough as it needs to and therefore medications can create as many or more problems than they help! The completion of this article on Gout was our prerogative since the past one month. However, we completed it within a matter of fifteen days!

When the pain of gout is overwhelming, and it seems that nothing appears to be helping, trying alternative treatments to see if those might offer come relief is usually the next step. A change in diet is always a great idea for managing gout, but it doesn't always take away the pain immediately. When looking for new treatments, you may have to follow a rather untraditional route, but that doesn't mean traditional medicine can not help you. You can try gout herbal medicine to see if that helps, but you should always do so under the supervision of your doctor.

One type of gout herbal medicine that has shown some success for gout sufferers is Devil's Claw. This natural remedy has been used for many years as it helps with many different things that can go wrong with the body. One of its best properties is that it can lower the amounts of uric acid in the body, and that means it can be a preventative measure to ward of future gout attacks. However, it can also help take away some of the pain associated with a gout attack in full swing, so it can also be used when the pain creeps up on you and you find yourself in the middle of a bad flare up.

[list][*]Bilberry can be helpful, as it can also lower uric acid levels in the body.[*]It is also thought to protect some of the tissues from degeneration, which can help with pain and healing.[/list]

[size=large][b]Juniper Berry Comes in Capsule or Liquid Form, and Also Works to Reduce Uric Acid[/b][/size][hr]There is a gout herbal medicine called Nettle Root that is supposed to help the kidneys work better so they can more effectively remove the uric acid in the body, and that helps keep gout attacks to a minimum.

[list][*]There is one gout herbal medicine that you won't need to talk to your doctor about, and they may even suggest it to you.[*]Some berries and fruits have great properties, and one of those properties has to do with lowering the amounts of gout inducing uric acid.[*]Cherries are often touted as the best of these, and you could try eating at least a half of a pound a day to see if that helps you.[*]Give it a week or two before deciding if it is working.[*]If you don't like cherries, you can try blueberries, black berries, and many of the other darker colored berries.[*]They might not be as good as cherries, but they can help you.[*]Alternatively try a cherry extract supplement for the same protective effect. :o[*]You probably already know gout is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.[*]However, did you know that four stages of gout exist and each stage has very unique characteristics of this painful infliction?[*]Now that you know a few of the foods to avoid here are few suggestions on what foods to eat.[*]Here a brief list of foods that are low in purines and you should incorporate them into your diet.[*]These foods include peanut butter, oatmeal, eggs, cereals, fruits and milk. [/list]

[size=large][b]Stage #2: the Gout Starts to Harm the Body[/b][/size][hr]This second stage is called acute gouty arthritis or acute gout. This is the stage that jagged crystal-like formations begin to deposit themselves in joint spaces. This is also the stage when redness, pain and swelling occurs. Wink

[list][*]For example one fruit that has a proven track record in fighting gout pain is the tart cherry.[*]Tart cherries have been proven by medical research universities to help fight gout pain.[*]The benefit of the tart cherry is this little fruit is available is a variety of options including tart cherry juice and tart cherry capsules.[*]Here is a brief overview of the different ways to fight gout with tart cherries:[/list]

[size=large][b]Stage #1: Higher Levels of Uric Acid Begin to Form[/b][/size][hr]This first stage is called Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia. In this stage, you will probably not feel any symptoms. Catching the gout at this stage is vital so you don't experience the pain of the gout.

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[size=large][b]Stage #4: this is the Final Stage of Gout and It is Called Chronic Gout[/b][/size][hr]This stage can cause permanent damage to the joints and kidney, too. Eating Right Can Stop the Gout. Patience was exercised in this article on Gout Foods. Without patience, it would not have been possible to write extensively on Gout Foods.

Cherry juice concentrate is a highly concentrate way to get the pain relieving property of the tart cherry. It takes approximately 100 cherries to make just one ounce of tart cherry juice. A reliable source for tart cherry juice concentrate is Traverse Bay Farms ***** If you don't want to take medication, due to possible and serious side effects, you have another alternative that can be better goutezol medication - eating the right food.

[size=large][b]Stage #3: this Stage is Intercritical Gout[/b][/size][hr]This is when an gout attack has subsided. This is the stage the body begins to stabilize itself and fights the uric acid crystals in the joints. Getting treatment is vital at this stage if the individual wants to control the gout.

[list][*]Here is a brief list of foods that are high in purines and should be avoided since high purine food contributes to the gout.[*]These foods include alcohol, seafood, beans, scallops, and sweetbread.[*]We have actually followed a certain pattern while writing on Purines.[*]We have used simple words and sentences to facilitate easy understanding for the reader. Wink[/list]

[size=large][b]Copyright 2005 Wendy Owen[/b][/size][hr]No matter which type of arthritis you suffer from, be it osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or any one of the myriad forms of this disease, you need a safe and effective treatment. Attention is turning towards natural arthritis pain relief that is safe and viable for long term use.

So there is natural arthritis relief out there for those wanting to get away from drugs and their side effects or for those wanting more information on arthritis to expand their treatment options. Those natural arthritis treatments are safe, effective and put you in control of the disease. Always remember though to always seek professional medical advice at all times. The first impression is the best impression. We have written this article on Attack Gout in such a way that the first impression you get will definitely make you want to read more about it!

[size=large][b]All Drugs Have Side Effects, There's No Disputing that[/b][/size][hr]The question is how dangerous are these side effects and are they worse than the disease they are supposed to help? In the case of Vioxx, the side effects were increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Deadly stuff!

[list][*]There has been quite a scare recently due to the recall of Vioxx a Cox-2 inhibitor from the NSAIDS family of drugs.[*]Vioxx was a major drug for arthritis pain relief.[*]Sufferers are worried and wondering which drugs are safe and which one may be next to be withdrawn from the market.[/list]

Natural arthritis medication is a viable and safe option that can be taken with confidence while waiting for the dust to settle on the NSAIDS debate. Some people have experienced dramatic relief from taking these natural remedies and have decided that a natural remedy for arthritis is the answer to relieving arthritis pain while being free of the worry over dangerous side effects.

[list][*]Unfortunately some side effects will only show up in time.[*]No matter how well a drug is researched and tested.[*]The question "How many other time bombs are lurking out there?" is valid and is currently being investigated. Wink[/list]

[size=large][b]Acupuncture for Arthritis[/b][/size][hr]Acupuncture is another natural remedy for arthritis. Acupuncture involves the use of needles to stimulate energy centres in the body for effective pain relief. Massage can benefit most types of arthritis, especially fibromyalgia, as it relaxes the muscles. Likewise the application of heat can have a relaxing and pain relieving effect.

[list][*]So where does this leave the unfortunate person seeking arthritis pain relief?[*]Well the best thing is not to get caught up in the hype in the press.[*]Keep in touch with your arthritis doctor of rheumatologist to get the up to date news on what's available and what's "safe" to take at the moment.[*]We have included the history of Gout here so that you will learn more about its history.[*]It is only through it's history can you learn more about Gout.[/list]
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