Thursday, August 16, 2012

Gout & Coconut Oil


Gout sufferer turns to coconut oil for cure –  http://www.theborneopost.com/2012/08/06/gout-sufferer-turns-to-coconut-oil-for-cure/
http://coconutoil.com/gout-sufferer-turns-to-coconut-oil-for-cure/

 taking a tablespoonful of virgin coconut oil three times a day for three months.

Gout risk goes up as waistline expands -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/01/us-gout-risk-idUSBRE87014F20120801

"The increase in gout risk applies to people who are overweight as well, It's not that there's a threshold where it goes up only if you're obese."  Based on the current findings, uric acid and other health conditions do not fully explain why overweight people have a higher gout risk. 

Reducing purine consumption may help prevent gout attacks or reduce their severity. The Mayo Clinic suggests following a strict gout diet to stave off attacks, and this diet includes the following recommendations:
Limit meat, poultry and fish
Eat more plant-based proteins
Limit or avoid alcohol
Drink plenty of fluids, particularly water
Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products
Choose complex carbohydrates
Limit or avoid sugar
Specialty Pharmacy Times originally shared this post:

Short-Term Increase in Purine Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Gout Flare
Specialty Pharmacy Times »
Gout patients who consumed foods with concentrated amounts of purines over a 2-day period significantly increased their risk of gout flare, according to a study published online in Annals of the Rheum...
Alcohol –
Animal Protein –
Fast foods or processed foods –
Carbohydrates – Certain foods like sweet breads, cakes etc. are high in purines and thus they should also be limited.
Soft drinks –
http://healthcave.com/foods-to-avoid-with-gout/
Foods to Avoid with Gout »
a list of foods to avoid with gout, but anyway if you just avoid foods that cause uric acid to form, you should do fine
FDA rejects expanded use of Regeneron drug for gout -

(Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc said U.S. regulators have denied approval for it to expand use of its Arcalyst drug to prevent gout flares, asking that the company provide more clinical data.

Known generically as rilonacept, Arcalyst is already on the market to treat a group of rare genetic auto-inflammatory diseases. It only contributes modestly to Regeneron's overall sales.

Regeneron is better known for its recently approved Eylea to treat macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. Arcalyst brought in sales of $6 million in the April-June period, while Eylea's sales shot up 57 percent to $194 million.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/31/us-regeneron-arcalyst-idUSBRE86U03Z20120731



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11:45 AM  -  Public
FDA: Blood Pressure Medication Warning
http://www.dailyrx.com/fda-alerts/possible-risks-when-using-medications-containing-aliskiren-18681.html

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning of possible risks when using blood pressure medicines containing aliskiren with other drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in patients with diabetes or kidney (renal) impairment.

These drug combinations should not be used (are contraindicated) in patients with diabetes. In addition, a new warning is being added to avoid use of these drug combinations in patients with kidney impairment.

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11:42 AM  -  Public
Drugs That Can Cause Gynecomastia - Drugsdb.com -http://www.drugsdb.com/blog/drugs-that-can-cause-gynecomastia.html

 In an imbalance between the sex hormones with estrogen predominating, men will develop breasts.

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11:35 AM  -  Public
Statin Drugs: What You Need to Know!
Dr. Joseph Mercola talks about the dangers and side effects of taking statin drugs and how to optimize your cholesterol levels naturally.

Statins – Are YOU Taking These Dangerous Cholesterol Drugs? -
http://coconutoil.com/statins-are-you-taking-these-dangerous-cholesterol-drugs/
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/07/20/the-truth-about-statin-drugs-revealed.aspx Leading natural health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola tal...

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11:34 AM  -  Public
Combining Aerobics with Strength Training? - Ask Dr. Weil -http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401153/Combining-Aerobics-with-Strength-Training.html
Combining Aerobics with Strength Training? - Ask Dr. Weil »
I wonder if you could settle a dispute I'm having with my exercise buddy. I always heard that you shouldn't do aerobic exercise the same day you do strength training. He says it doesn't matter. Can yo...

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11:33 AM  -  Public
Are Sports Drinks Necessary? - Ask Dr. Weil »
Are sports drinks any better than water to keep up your energy during a run? If so, what kind do you recommend? I'm just getting started as a runner and am confused by competing messages about what to...
Do you have a cold, or is it an allergy?
This handy chart outlines the symptoms of both

Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatmentr | NIH MedlinePlus the  Magazine -
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/summer11/articles/summer11pg20.html
Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatmentr | NIH MedlinePlus the Magazine »
Seasonal Allergies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | NIH Medlineplus the Magazine

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11:26 AM  -  Public
Migraines Not Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills: MedlinePlus -http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_128144.html
Migraines Not Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills: MedlinePlus »
Migraines Not Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills

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11:24 AM  -  Public
City health officials in Delhi, India, announced on Tuesday that malaria cases are at a five year high as a result of recent rains and staffing issues. | Vaccine News Daily -
http://vaccinenewsdaily.com/medical_countermeasures/319621-delhi-experiences-five-year-malaria-high/

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11:22 AM  -  Public
More teens have oral sex earlier than vaginal intercourse -

The only demographic group that postponed vaginal sex until substantially after oral sex were young white girls of educated mothers — perhaps those whose mothers impressed upon them the need to avoid teenage pregnancy,

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-08-16/cdc-oral-sex/57079768/1
More teens have oral sex earlier than vaginal intercourse »
The CDC study reflects a "hierarchical reordering of oral sex in American culture."
Yo-yo dieting is NOT bad for you and won't stop you losing weight in the long run

No difference in the ability to lose weight or take part in exercises between those who yo-yo dieted and those who didn't  

Severe yo-yo dieters were an average of nearly 20 pounds heavier at the start of the study by the end. However, there was no difference in the ability to lose weight or take part in the exercises between those who yo-yo dieted and those who didn’t.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2188767/Yo-yo-dieting-NOT-bad-wont-stop-losing-weight-long-run.html#ixzz23hPlgVQq

Probiotics are good bacteria that are found in the GI tract. Probiotic supplements come in many forms and are helpful because they can boost the immune system. Dr. Anna Mendenhall, a pediatrician with Children's Physicians Medical Group states that probiotics are beneficial because they help fight infection and treat some inflammatory bowel diseases.

Do You Need Prebiotics and Probiotics? (Watch) -http://vitaminsandhealthsupplements.com/3918/do-you-need-prebiotics-and-probiotics-watch/
http://www.cpmgsandiego.com Probiotics are good bacteria that are found in the GI tract. Probiotic supplements come in many forms and are helpful because the...

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11:10 AM  -  Public
Really, Are Nitric Oxide Supplements Good for Your Heart and Muscles? -http://vitaminsandhealthsupplements.com/4008/really-are-nitric-oxide-supplements-good-for-your-heart-and-muscles/

Nitric oxide supplements actually do not contain nitric oxide. They contain an amino acid called l-arginine, or simply arginine, which is a building block for the gas. Though the human body can make its own arginine, it gets used up pretty fast in times of stress such as in intense weight training. Taking arginine supplements can improve the release of nitric oxide and lead to significant increases in blood flow to muscle cells.

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11:08 AM  -  Public
Folic Acid Supplements: Many Benefits, But Not For Heart Disease -http://vitaminsandhealthsupplements.com/4080/folic-acid-supplements-many-benefits-but-not-for-heart-disease/

Eating folic acid rich foods or taking folic acid supplements may reduce the risk for stroke, but not coronary heart disease




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