Why gout is becoming more prevalent — and how you can avoid it

Are you at risk of getting gout? You might be. The number of patients showing up with gout is steadily increasing every year. I have been seeing patients for 40 years, and I have never seen so many new cases of gout. I saw three new cases just last week. Why? I researched it and discovered two reports point to the major reasons. And they show what you can do to protect yourself from this very aggravating problem.

Merck recalls this cholesterol drug because it doesn't reduce heart attack risk

If you are not convinced about the cholesterol scam, a Merck drug recall should seal the deal. Merck is the maker of Tredaptive. That is a combination "drug." It contains our old standby niacin (vitamin B3). But since niacin causes flushing, the Pharma giant made it a slower release and added a fluorinated chemical, which suppresses the natural flush niacin causes.

Even small doses of these vitamins can stop pain from diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is a painful condition affecting millions. Allopathic medicine offers nothing. But a new study suggests several micronutrients can help.

In this study on 67 adult diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, researchers wanted to know if simple micronutrients could help ease the pain.