Gout is a painful form of arthritis that usually affects the toes and feet. The condition occurs when uric acid builds up and forms crystals. Diet plays an important role in the buildup of uric acid and can be an important part of treatment. Weight management and avoiding some foods that are rich in purines is the best method for relieving the pain and preventing an attack of gout.

Feline osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and inflammation in a cat’s joints. It’s uncommon in cats, but when it does strike it’s often in older cats. While there is no cure for osteoarthritis it is important to know what your treatment options are.

Coconut oil is valued worldwide for its health, beauty and healing properties. The coconut is even considered a divine plant in Ayurvedic medicine. Generations of folk remedies have recommended the use of coconut oil to treat a wide variety of illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, flu, gingivitis, skin conditions and even sexually transmitted diseases.

Losing weight and snack foods don’t sound like phrases that belong in the same sentence. For many, healthy eating conjures up thoughts of foods they dread—perhaps Brussels sprouts or broccoli—but short of consuming what you really don’t like, there are ways to snack that are healthy and will help you lose weight.

Children who test positive for high blood pressure (or hypertension) have blood pressure that is the same as or higher than 90 percent of children within the same age, height, and gender group, according to the Mayo Clinic. There is no standard blood pressure reading for all children as there is with all adults because children’s bodies have different “normal” blood pressure ranges at various stages of growth. However, since some factors make certain children more likely to develop high blood pressure than others, it is important to know if your child is at risk.

Turmeric, also called curcumin, is a spice widely used in India and Southeast Asia to add flavor to dishes. Many believe that the wide use of turmeric in India is the reason that country has such a low incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric is easy to take in gel caps to receive many of the same benefits.