I have gout, and my doctor says I should avoid purines. What foods contain purines? Gout is a form of arthritis that’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness and tenderness in joints. The cause of gout is a high blood level of uric acid (hyperuricemia). Uric acid is a waste product formed from [...]

Did you know that simply changing the way you eat could help you to feel more satisfied after eating? Notice I used the word satisfied, not full. There’s a big difference. Full means, “I’m really stuffed.” Satisfied is simply, “I’m no longer hungry.” Satisfaction is actually a learned feeling. Many of us in fact feel [...]

There are plenty of ways to cure your insomnia naturally without resorting to sleeping pills or other medicines. Before resorting to anything stronger, try these ideas to help you get a good night’s sleep: Do your best to go to bed at the same time every night. Even at weekends, when your routine probably changes. [...]