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Cherry Berry Smoothie

Cherry Berry Smoothie

by Maridel Villapando
This delicious smoothie option is filled to the brim with fresh fruit. The cherries in this smoothie can offer benefits to gout sufferers. This rec...
Common Myths about Gout

Common Myths about Gout

by Maridel Villapando
Many people believe gout can only be a self-inflicted condition. This belief leads to many gout sufferers being embarrassed of their gout. Many people take this depiction of gout to mean that they only need to change their diet to treat their gout. It is important to speak to a doctor when you suffer gout in order to make sure you are properly treating gout
Causes of Gout

Causes of Gout

by Maridel Villapando
The true cause of gout is high uric acid levels in the blood.  High uric acid levels trigger gout because of the body’s failure to control and regulate the blood’s levels of uric acid. Typically, uric acid breaks down in the blood and is removed through the kidneys.  With gout the body either creates too much uric acid or fails to clear it from the blood.  There are many factors that influence this condition.
Gout Friendly Banana Bread

Gout Friendly Banana Bread

by Maridel Villapando
A delicious banana bread recipe for anyone looking for a healthy option. Anyone who suffers from gout can use this dessert to satisfy their sweet tooth without risking a gout flareup. This recipe also works for people on a paleo diet plan.
What Diet is Most Beneficial for Treating Gout? Uric acid and gout

What Diet is Most Beneficial for Treating Gout? Uric acid and gout

by Maridel Villapando
Recent research has found low carb, high fat ketogenic diet might help to reduce or alleviate gout symptoms.  Gout can be a debilitating painful condition in which uric acid crystals form in the tissues and body fluids.   An increase in the production of uric acid or the body's inability to clear uric acid from the system causes the formation of crystals.  When the crystals settle in the tissues, they cause an immune response which  can result in inflammation and severe pain most often in the big toe.  Other joints like fingers, knees, wrists and other joints may also be affected.  Gout affects over eight million people in the US.
The Health Benefits of Acai and Cherries

The Health Benefits of Acai and Cherries

by Maridel Villapando
Both Acai berries and dark cherries are powerful antioxidants with acai at the top of the ORAC scale (oxygen radical absorbance capacity). The USDA scientists have developed the ORAC scale to measure the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radicals.  (USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University.)  Free radicals are an atom or group of atoms with one or more unpaired electrons that is produced in the body by natural biological processes or introduced from an outside source and that can damage cells, proteins, and DNA by altering their chemical structure. Essentially they are unstable molecules, atoms or ions that can cause harm to the body. 
Turmeric and Its Many Health Benefits

Turmeric and Its Many Health Benefits

by Maridel Villapando

The spice turmeric has been used for over 4,000 years to treat a variety of health problems. Curcumin is the extract of turmeric and the part that is the most potent chemically. Studies show that turmeric may fight infections, prevent and treat some cancers, reduce inflammation and address digestive problems.

Commonly known to give Indian curry its flavor and deep yellow color, it is also used as a coloring for cheese, butter and mustard. The Chinese and Indian cultures have used turmeric in the treatment of inflammatory disease, liver problems, digestive issues and wounds.

Gout could increase heart disease risk

Gout could increase heart disease risk

by Maridel Villapando
Having a type of inflammatory arthritis called gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease, accord...
11 Diet Choices to help you Combat Uric Acid

11 Diet Choices to help you Combat Uric Acid

by Maridel Villapando
Wondering about how to reduce and cure uric acid? Best foods that can help you to cure uric acid fast and easy - berries, celery seeds, lemon juic...
Ketogenic Diet’s Affect on Gout

Ketogenic Diet’s Affect on Gout

by Maridel Villapando
Uric acid and gout Recent research has found  low carb high fat ketogenic diet might help to reduce or alleviate gout symptoms.  Gout can be a deb...
Purmedica’s Systolex Supports Healthy Blood Pressure

Purmedica’s Systolex Supports Healthy Blood Pressure

by Maridel Villapando

According to the American Heart Association over half of the adults in this country have high blood pressure.  The death rate from high blood pressure complications increased by by 11% between 2005 and 2015.  In 2017 the standard guidelines for a diagnosis for high blood pressure was lowered to 130/80 from 140/80.  The ideal blood pressure is 120/80.  The World Health Organization has determined that hypertension (high blood pressure ) is the leading cause of death caused by cardiovascular disease.

Purmedica has designed Systolex a blend of natural extracts shown to help maintain a healthy blood pressure without the side effects often found in prescription medications.

Pumpkin Seed and Your Prostate

Pumpkin Seed and Your Prostate

by Maridel Villapando
By age 50 about half of men suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly known as enlarged prostate.  This condition can cause urinary frequency, getting up in the night to urinate.  Chronic night time urinary frequency disturbs the ability to get a proper night’s sleep.  This can increase the risk of other health problems such as cardiovascular complications, depressed mood, and even cancer.  Sleep interruption causes a decrease in quality of life.Enlarged prostate is a problem because it is located where it surrounds the urethra.  As the prostate grows in size, it constricts (tightens around) the urethra causing impaired flow and urinary urgency.  Pumpkin seed and pumpkin seed oil may be the answer.