Joint Pains No More

Joint Pains No More

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By Robert Corter

Joint pains can be really disturbing. Approximately 1 out of 70 UK adults suffer from gout. In the United State, it is estimated to be 840 out of every 100,000 people. The most debilitating aspect of having gout is its inflammatory effect on joints causing pain that has a significant effect on daily living.

Benjamin Franklin once said, “Be temperate in wine, in eating girls, and sloth; or the Gout will seize you and plague you both.” There is truth to that. In fact, eating certain foods can exacerbate joint pains. First of all, gout is caused by increased uric acid in the body, which forms deposits in joints and tissues causing inflammation that leads to painful joints with stiffness. The culprit in this exacerbation of pain is food high in purines, which are chemical compounds that form uric acid once metabolized by the body.

One thing that can make a great impact on the lives of those affected with gout is to know which foods are the ones that should be avoided. This includes organ meats, certain fishes, grain, alcohol, legumes and vegetables.

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It is best that patients with gout avoid organ meats namely, hearts, kidneys, testicles and brain which contain high purines that cause increased levels of uric acid. The tongue is particularly high in purines as well a mincemeats, broths, meat extracts and bouillons. Other meats include those of goose, duck, partridge, pheasant and turkey

Aside from meat, seafoods can also cause gout pains. These include anchovies, mackerel, herring, sardines, mussels and scallops. Eating fish eggs can also increase uric levels acid as well as haddock and salmon.

Even vegetables, though known to be healthy for most people, can increase uric acid in the body. The main vegetables to be avoided are peas, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, beans, lentils and mushrooms. It is true that these vegetables are nutritious but for those afflicted with gout, it may just cause exacerbation of signs and symptoms.

Grains are also sources of purines. Whole grain cereals, breads, wheat bran and oatmeal wheat germ should be taken in moderation as these foods are sources of purines. These foods are common in the diet so, one should really think on how they can avoid these as much as possible.

What patients with gout should really avoid is alcohol as it contains high levels of purine that can trigger inflammation and stiffness of joints. Beer in particular is high in purines together with wine and hard liquor. In brewing alcohol, yeast is used which contains significant levels of purines. In fact, it is also used in baking.

It is difficult to cut these foods in the diet, however patients with gout should consider modifying their lives to lessen joint pains. The solution to this is moderation. Of course, one cannot live life normally without eating meat, fish, bread and alcohol. However, for these people, eating only a small portion is enough. It may surprise them as to how it can significantly reduce inflamed and painful joints.

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Latest trial of the One Laptop Per Child running in India; Uruguay orders 100,000 machines

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Thursday, November 8, 2007

India is the latest of the countries where the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) experiment has started. Children from the village of Khairat were given the opportunity to learn how to use the XO laptop. During the last year XO was distributed to children from Arahuay in Peru, Ban Samkha in Thailand, Cardal in Uruguay and Galadima in Nigeria. The OLPC team are, in their reports on the startup of the trials, delighted with how the laptop has improved access to information and ability to carry out educational activities. Thailand’s The Nation has praised the project, describing the children as “enthusiastic” and keen to attend school with their laptops.

Recent good news for the project sees Uruguay having ordered 100,000 of the machines which are to be given to children aged six to twelve. Should all go according to plan a further 300,000 machines will be purchased by 2009 to give one to every child in the country. As the first to order, Uruguay chose the OLPC XO laptop over its rival from Intel, the Classmate PC. In parallel with the delivery of the laptops network connectivity will be provided to schools involved in the project.

The remainder of this article is based on Carla G. Munroy’s Khairat Chronicle, which is available from the OLPC Wiki. Additional sources are listed at the end.

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Drug-resistant staph deaths surpass AIDS in the United States

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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant strain of bacteria, killed nearly 19,000 Americans in 2005 alone, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. That is more people than were killed by AIDS in the United States. More than 94,000 Americans were afflicted with MRSA infections in 2005.

Although the supergerm, or superbug, is primarily found in hospitals, a growing number of cases have been contracted at public gyms and schools. In Moneta, Virginia, a high school senior died from an infection that spread to his kidney, liver, lungs and heart. In Bedford County, where Moneta is located, school officials have reported five cases of the Methicillin-resistant strain of the Staph bacteria. County officials closed the schools to clean them.

“Certainly, MRSA now has to be viewed as a very important target for prevention and control,” said Dr. David A. Talan, an infectious diseases specialist at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center.

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Sports Medicine And Football Safety

Sports Medicine And Football Safety

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From youth leagues to the NFL, football players need specialized training, gear, and sports medicine professionals in order to stay safe and healthy while running the ball down the field, blocking, or tackling an opponent.Proper TrainingProper training and coaching should include instruction regarding general physical fitness as well as implementation of stretching routines. By warming up the muscles before working out, players can avoid pulled muscles and other injuries before training, scrimmages, and games. When beginners come out to their first practice, they’re usually anxious to start throwing or kicking the ball or tackling their teammates. A safety-focused coach or trainer will require them to stretch and warm up first, though, setting the standard early on.Safety EquipmentIn addition to good training, football players need safety equipment in order to avoid injuries. The most important aspect of safety equipment is the helmet, which protects the head. In order to achieve the best protection possible, the helmet should be properly fitted and securely strapped. It should also include a face mask and mouth guard. Beneath the helmet, in the back, is the neck roll, which prevents the head from being jerked backward in a fall. By protecting the head from trauma, players can avoid concussions and other potentially major debilitating injuries. Additional safety equipment includes shoulder pads, rib pads, hip pads, a jock strap, and thigh pads. Basically, the aim of these protective pads is to protect the areas left most vulnerable during tackles and falls. Most of them are standard for all players, but rib pads are often used only by quarterbacks whose ribs are left unprotected when they raise both arms in order to throw the football. (Of course, jock straps are used only by male players.)Sports MedicineProper training and safety equipment are certainly key, but sports medicine can also play a key part in players’ health. Because sports medicine experts treat the unique health needs of athletes, they are familiar with the types of injuries and complications various athletic pursuits include. For instance, these specialized medical professionals would be able to evaluate a kicker’s pulled hamstring better than a general practitioner, because they’re familiar with how a well-toned leg looks and feels. As a result, they’re better able to prescribe treatment, whether that includes physical therapy, rest, or even surgery. Because most people who go into this niche of the medical field love athletics too, they can understand the football player’s desire to get back on the field; at the same time, they will advise a player in order to help avoid long-term disabilities.With the proper training, safety equipment, and sports medicine, football players can play it safe, even in one of the roughest sports around.

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Andrea Muizelaar on fashion, anorexia, and life after ‘Top Model’

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Monday, November 26, 2007

In the 18 months since Andrea Muizelaar was crowned winner of the reality TV series Canada’s Next Top Model, her life has been a complete whirlwind. From working in a dollar store in her hometown of Whitby, Ontario, to modeling haute couture in Toronto, she had reached her dream of becoming a true Top Model.

But at what cost? Unknown to casual television viewers, Muizelaar had been enveloped in the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, which inevitably became too much for her to bear. She gave up modeling and moved back to Whitby, where she sought treatment for her disorder, re-entered college, and now works at a bank. Where is she now? Happy and healthy, she says.

Recently Andrea Muizelaar sat down with Wikinews reporter Mike Halterman in a candid interview that stretched to nearly two hours, as she told all about her hopes and aspirations, her battle with anorexia, and just what really happened on Canada’s Next Top Model.

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Wikinews interviews Professor Gigi Foster about pandemic control in Australia

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

On July 22, Wikinews interviewed Professor Gigi Foster of School of Economics at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia about measures that the government took to stop the spread of COVID-19, a virus that caused what the World Health Organization declared a pandemic last year.

Professor Foster is on faculty with the School of Economics at the University of New South Wales. She wrote an Op-Ed in the Sydney Morning Herald, arguing for a case against the so-called “lockdowns” – measures which the state governments in Australia were implementing to stop the spread of COVID-19. These measures included things like limiting the size of gatherings, directing certain business types such as gyms to close or operate at reduced capacity, limiting where people may travel and restricting residents to only leaving their home if they have a reasonable excuse to do so.

In New South Wales, these restrictions were implemented as Public Health Orders, signed by Brad Hazzard, the Minister for Health and Medical Research. Mr Brad Hazzard has authority make these Orders under the Public Health Act 2010, section 7.

Wikinews reached out to Professor Gigi Foster, asking for comment.

The interview was conducted amid an outbreak of COVID-19 in New South Wales, that has resulted in an increase of restrictions from June 26. At the day of interview, residents were legally allowed to go outdoors only for essential shopping, medical care, and exercise, in groups of no more than two people unless of a common household. On July 28, authorities extended these restrictions until the end of August.

The current outbreak of the COVID-19 Delta strain started from ‘patient zero’, reportedly a driver, which includes transporting international flight crew, as NSW Health wrote on June 16. A week later, on June 24, the driver commented that he thought that he caught the virus from a local cafe, where another patron was visibly unwell.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has said that “our mission is to allow our citizens to live as safely and freely as possible”, having announced that only authorized workers — people whose occupation is essential — could leave home in selected higher risk regions in south-west of Sydney until July 30.

Work of the construction industry has been stopped for several days, and resumed this week with requirement that the construction workers get tested for COVID-19 regularly.

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Landscape In Phoenix And Your Curb Appeal Problems With Marketing Your Home

Landscape In Phoenix And Your Curb Appeal Problems With Marketing Your Home

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byAlma Abell

What kind of a mess are you dealing with concerning your curb appeal? Are you finding that buyers do not even want to tour your home as a result? Then you need to do something about it. In order to bring home buyers into your home, you need to promote your property from the outside. It is not all about what is on the inside of your home. If buyers are looking at the grass and shrubs that need to be trimmed, they may think that the inside of your home offers more work. Thus, they may not even want to get out of their cars. So, make a commitment today to taking care of your curb appeal with the best Landscape in Phoenix professionals.

Though you may love the inside of your home, and it may feature a gourmet kitchen and open layout, that simply is not enough. When it comes to investing in your home, it is wise to market it for top-dollar and draw home buyers into it based on your curb appeal. In fact, the first thing home buyers see before even getting to your driveway is pictures in many cases. They may see pictures online or they may be sent from their agent. The first picture they will normally see is of the curb appeal. What will they see when they view your pictures? They will see a lot of work. However, the majority of buyers are not looking to take on work. They prefer move in ready properties. So, do not give them a reason to walk away or simply give you a low offer.

Hot properties doe not stay on the market long. Further, in some cases, there will be bidding wars. The reason for this is simple to see. These homes are done from the outside to the inside. So, if you are not sure what you need to improve your curb appeal, ask your agent to show you homes that went for top-dollar and look at the curb appeal. Next, contact Sergio’s Lawn Service. You will be glad you invested in the right Landscape in Phoenix professionals to fix your curb appeal problems.

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Study links foie gras consumption with Alzheimer’s, arthritis, diabetes, other diseases

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

A study published on June 18 in the American Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found a link between the consumption of foie gras and other meat products and a number of diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 2, tuberculosis, and amyloidosis. The link exists in genetically susceptible individuals.

The study was lead by Alan Solomon, M.D., a professor and researcher at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and the director of the Human Immunology and Cancer / Alzheimer’s Disease and Amyloid-Related Disorders Research Program. Amyloidoses are a group of disease states caused by the deposition in vital organs of proteins in the form of fibrils, causing a range of symptoms such as swelling and kidney damage. The deposition of amyloid beta in the brain is central in the origin of the disease process of Alzheimer’s disease. Foie gras is made from the livers of ducks or geese that have been force-fed.

According to Solomon, “we posit that this and perhaps other forms of amyloidosis may be transmissible, akin to the infectious nature of prion-related illnesses [such as mad cow disease]. In addition to foie gras, meat derived from sheep and seemingly healthy cattle may represent other dietary sources of [the fibrils]. People with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or other amyloid-associated diseases should avoid consuming foie gras and other foods that may be contaminated with fibrils,” continued Solomon.

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Wikinews interviews Jeremy Hanke, editor of MicroFilmmaker Magazine

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Wikinews held an exclusive interview with Jeremy Hanke, editor of MicroFilmmaker Magazine. The magazine, which is free to read online, was started as a resource for the low budget moviemaker and features book, independent film, equipment and software reviews as well as articles on film distribution, special effects and lighting.

He says that one of the goals of the magazine is to “connect low-budget filmmakers via a feeling of community, as many…..often compete so viciously against one another in film festivals for coveted “shots” with Hollywood, that they can quickly forget their similarities.”

When asked if films made on a shoestring budget can really compete with those made for millions of dollars, he replied, “no…yes…and absolutely. Allow me to explain.” And so he does in the interview below.

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