Uric acid is a natural waste product formed when the body breaks down purines, compounds found in certain foods and body tissues. While a normal level of uric acid is essential for various bodily functions, an excessive amount can lead…
We had many people asking for Lifetones liquid in capsule form, so we listened. Lifetones capsules are available in packs of 60 and, being veg caps, they are suitable for vegans and vegetarians and contain no artificial colourants, flavourants or…
When you consume foods that contain purines, uric acid forms during digestion. Under normal circumstances, your body is more than capable to filter out the uric acid through your kidneys and urine. But in some cases, uric acid can accumulate…
Gout is an extremely painful condition caused by uric acid crystals that form inside your joints. Purines are converted into uric acid by your body, thus, a diet high in purine will significantly increase uric acid levels. If you suffer…
Gout is an extremely painful condition that affects your joints. A gout attack will cause your joints to swell and become inflamed. Below is a list of things you can do to ease the pain and to reduce the risk…
If you are a gout sufferer, you are not alone. There are plenty of famous people from the past and also present who suffer the same way you do. Historically gout was thought to be a rich man’s disease, and…
With a history spanning more than 2500 years, gout is among the oldest recognized diseases. Gout is a painful form of arthritis that affects about 1 to 2% of the Western population at some point in their lives. Throughout history,…
When suffering from Gout, Arthritis or Fibromyalgia, special attention needs to be paid to your diet. Sometimes that means depriving yourself of foods that you love… and who doesn’t love chocolate! The good news is that a moderate amount of dark chocolate…