Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, in excruciating pain
from a throbbing big toe. Bingo! It’s a gout attack.

Gout is a painful disease that is caused by deposits of uric acid crystals
in the bloodstream, ending up in the joints of the body.  It is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and heat/inflammation.

Gout is also a form of arthritis, or inflammation of the joints.
Although it is most common in men, women can suffer from gout also.

Drinking lots of alcohol and eating rich foods contribute to the disease.

How does gout happen?   The body produces too much uric acid,
or does not excrete it with the urine. The kidneys may not be able to eliminate it.  So it builds up and forms crystals in bloodstream.  Those crystals attack the joints.

Causes of crystal formation include drinking too much alcohol,
taking medications that may increase the uric acid concentration,
eating foods that are high in purines (liver, peas, beans) and being overweight.

Experts say that while alcohol is a key factor, metabolism has more to do with it, so weight is important to take into consideration.

Gout is in fact a recurring disease. People who have gout may have a
few very painful attacks in one or two joints, usually the big toe, foot, ankle,
or knee joints. The attack can last a few days or as long as several weeks,
and then the symptoms can totally disappear, not to return for months or years.

If left untreated, it can lead to more serious forms of arthritis.
Water can help with gout in many ways. Since water can serve as a
joint lubricant, one who is at risk for gout should be sure to drink plenty of clean filtered water.

Frequent alcohol intake leaves people dehydrated. Beer is the worst type of alcohol to drink in terms of getting gout, as in contains more purines than any other alcoholic beverage. Dehydration can also lead to kidney infections, stones and even failure.

Drinking pure water can flush the body of these harmful toxins.
Drinking more clean water can also help someone overweight lose excess weight.

On a final note, lead poisoning can also be attributed to causing gout.
It is a great idea to get water checked for unsafe levels of this toxic metal.

A quart of good clean pure water every day will do wonders for your health.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt if you exercise/perspire a lot.

Kay is a natural health advocate. She believes that clear pure water is the foundation of a healthy mind and body. Please visit this website to investigate the water filtration system she and her family use to maintain excellent health.

Water – How important is good quality water?

We need water that has been purified to remove all organisms and bacteria.  Water should have 2 parts hydrogen and 1 part oxygen.  Nothing else.

Water that has been stripped of its natural minerals contains more hydrogen making it acid with a pH rating below 7.  That means the body will leach minerals from our teeth and bones.  When our body fluids become more acid than alkaline the production of free radicals increases.  Free radicals increase our risk of cancer.  All our bodily functions depend on water.  

• circulation
• digestion
• absorption
• cleansing 

Good quality water does a better job of

• killing germs
• building bodily strength
• supporting the immune system

We were aware that our water was bad here in Hawaii.  We could taste it.  When a glass of water has white swirly stuff in it, it’s time to take action!  Our neighbor put in Aquasana.  He invited us to try a glass.  Wow! 

Aquasana was the answer for us!
We put the counter top system in for drinking and cooking. What a difference! We are seriously thinking of the whole house system. We’ve decided to install that within the next two weeks!  And right now it’s on sale! Click here for more information on pure, clean water. Just the way nature intended!

Does the thought of drinking vinegar cause funny things to happen to your mouth?  As I’m writing this, my mouth is salivating and cringing!  The lure of finding natural health cures keeps me going.

While researching, I read about a study conducted by Arizona State University.  The study consisted of 29 individuals, some of whom were given 2 tablespoons of vinegar before a high carbohydrate meal.  The vinegar performed the same as anti-diabetes medications do.  To me, there is not enough research to prove that this will work for everyone.  But, it certainly won’t hurt you if you care to give it a try!

Our friend, Kimo, was devastated when he found out he had type 2 diabetes.  You can read his story here.  The good news is, after taking Diamaxol™ he no longer shows any sign of diabetes.  His doctor has given him a clean bill of health!

Do you have a pet suffering from diabetes?  The symptoms are similar to those of humans.  Increased thirst, frequent urination, etc.  If you are intersted in dog natural health care, Diaxol™ could be the answer for your beloved pet.

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The size of your waist is a better indicator of your weight than a scale. It’s true. Think about it. Bust out that tape measure. The more your waist measures, the more fat you have wrapped around your organs. Think heart!

Get rid of that “buffalo butt, thunder thighs, beer belly”. It’s not that hard. And, for heavens sake, get rid of that favorite t-shirt that says, “this is not a beer belly, it’s a holding tank for gas”.

Ok, I know you’re waiting for that four letter word. So here it comes, Diet. Actually, you can eat as much as you want. And as often as you want. Small meals several times a day make you feel very satisfied. Just cut out the sugar and starch for a while. You know: white bread, pasta, cereal, snack food, cakes, cookies, candies.

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Maybe it’s because the pain can sometimes feel like a heart attack.  The tightness in the chest.  The horrible pain of the heartburn right below the ribcage.

 But actually, the pain is caused by the acid coming back up into the esophagus.  Popular medications want to mess with the acid in our stomach.  Why?  We need it for food digestion.

Chocolate can set my heartburn pain off.  There are different triggers for different people.  Just as different cures work for different people.  One thing is for sure.  If an attack hits you, dilute the acid by drinking water immediately!

Many times the water will relieve the pain right away.  And it protects the lining of the esophagus, which is very tender and can’t withstand the acid. Prolonged exposure to the acid in your stomach can set you up for damage leading to esophageal cancer.  Definitely not a good thing!

You can help yourself alleviate heartburn attacks by paying attention to what foods cause your discomfort.  Do a trial and error to see what is causing heartburn  for you. 

Let gravity work.  Don’t lie down.  Stay upright.  And have this natural heartburn relief  capsule ready.

 Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her periods stop and she can’t have children anymore.  Is that cheering I hear?  Applause and sounds of exuberance?

This happens because as a woman matures, her ovaries stop making enough of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone.  Unfortunately, it can also mean some discomfort. Night sweats, hot flashes accompanied by rashes and more.

Every woman deals with it differently. And every woman has different symptoms.  Some women sail through menopause without a backward glance. 

What the rest of us need is menopause relief.

You can go to a doctor and have HRT (hormone replacement therapy).  They extract the estrogen from the pee of a female horse and give it to you.  Yuck.

You can tough it out like we women have had to do since the beginning of time.

Or, you can get some help from nature.   With zero negative side effects.  Menopause natural remedies.  Herbs for menopause.  What a concept!

 In today’s world we have all become accustomed to instant results. Take a pill, swallow some liquid and within a few minutes or hours you can begin to feel some relief. When dealing with herbal remedies the opposite is true. For the herbs to work they have to build up in the body over a three to four week period. This process can be time consuming and tedious, but be patient, the results and added peace of mind are worth it

Black cohosh, unlike some of the other herbs used to treat menopause, does not have any phytoestrogen. This herb has no hormonal effect on the menopausal woman. Yet when this herb is used in combination with phytoestrogen, it has proven to alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, headaches, and a few other symptoms.

This is the first ingredient in Menopol™ made by Micronutra™. It was developed by a doctor for her daughter. If it doesn’t help within 90 days, it’s free. And, for a limited time, shipping is free. You gotta love it!

Acid reflux or heartburn means your stomach acid has gone up into your esophagus. There, this acid will burn and destroy the lining. When I lifted something too heavy, I caused damage to the valve connecting the esophagus to the stomach. This one way down valve started letting stomach acid come back up. Man, it was so painful. I thought I was having a heart attack the first time it happened!

Acid reflux is the movement of acidic contents moving into your esophagus from the stomach.

Heartburn is the the pain or burning sensation you feel in your chest when this happens. The key is natural heartburn relief.

• Patent medicines are designed for excess stomach acid. This is not the cause. Most likely the fault is a defective valve. It will repair itself over time. Until it does, chewing food well and limiting liquid during a meal will help.

• As soon as the discomfort begins, try to get a glass of water down to dilute the acid that has backed up. When I was stuck on a two hour bus ride, I just kept swallowing saliva until the pain backed off. After that, I was never without a bottle of water!

• Let gravity help you. It might mean sleeping upright in a chair for a couple of nights. It works and whatever works is good!

• Don’t overeat. Stomach spasms can cause the food and acid to back up.

Heartburn occurs frequently during pregnancy. Natural heartburn relief is a must at a time like this.

Because Refluxamine™ is absolutely all natural, it is safe for everyone. Expectant mothers included.

Free radicals and oxidation

When you cut an apple, the cut edges turn brown. That is because exposure to air is causing it to “rust”. That is oxidation.

Oxygen molecules in our body lose an electron while interacting with other molecules. This is another form of oxidation. Now these unstable injured oxygen molecules (free radicals) are going to “heal” themselves. They run all over stealing electrons from any healthy molecule they can find. Of course, this damages the healthy molecules.

Research is finding that free radical damage is responsible for all kinds of illness and disease.

• Hardening of the arteries

• Macular degeneration

• Certain cancers

• And they age you!

Free radicals occur naturally. They are not invaders like viruses or bacteria.

Normally, your body cells turn oxygen into water. Free radicals are the approximately 1% that get away.

OK, now. Here come the guys in the white hat! Antioxidants. Vitamins A, E, C, lycopene and beta-carotene. Antioxidants protect cells from damage caused by the unstable molecules known as free radicals.

Load up your diet with fruits and vegetables . Mom always said, “Eat your vegetables or no dessert!”

Remember, “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes!”

Some of the best food sources for antioxidant compounds include -

• Vitamin C: citrus fruits, broccoli, green and sweet red peppers, dark green leafy vegetables

• Beta-carotene: carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach

• Vitamin E: Wheat germ

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Gout is a form of arthritis. There are really no gout “cures”. There are, however, natural gout treatments.

When excess urid acid forms sharp crystals and attacks a joint, OUCH – you have gout. Very painful.  Skin swells and becomes an angry red or purple. Big toes are favorite targets, but any joint will do.

Uric acid formation is normal when our bodies break down protein by-products named purines. In most people uric acid dissolves in the blood, goes through kidney filters and is passed in urine. However, those who are susceptible to gout attacks either make too much uric acid or have trouble getting rid of it. Or both.

We have weapons we can use in the war against gout attacks.

• Slim down if overweight. Slow and steady weight loss is always the best.
• Limit or eliminate alcohol for two reasons.
• One, beer, wine and liquor increase the production of uric acid.
• Two, alcohol impairs the kidneys ability to get rid of it.
• Drink 8-12 glasses of purified water per day. There are many ways to have purified water. By the pitcher. A purifier at the tap or faucet. We have a whole house system (because our water is really bad here in Hawaii).
• And, last but not least, eat fruits and vegetables. Cherries and dark berries seem to be good gout treatments.

Purine-rich foods to avoid. Any organ meat – liver, kidney, sweetbread. Sardines, anchovies, mackerel, asparagus, mushrooms, and beans.