Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis (the most common form affecting men), characterized by overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid, which results in the buildup of uric acid crystals in tissues and fluids. During acute episodes, gout sufferers experience red, hot, swollen joints with accompanying severe pain.
While medication, particularly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is the hallmark treatment option for acute flare-ups, recent evidence suggests cherries may offer a more natural way of managing the condition. In a study published in Arthritis and Rheumatology, 633 individuals with gout were tracked for one year, answering periodic questions regarding gout attacks, symptoms / signs, medications taken, and intake of cherries and/or cherry extract during the two days prior to the attack.
Researchers assessed the same exposure information over two-day control periods and then estimated the recurrent risk of gout episodes relative to cherry intake. Analysis revealed cherry consumption within the two-day window was associated with a 35 percent lower risk of gout attacks compared to no cherry intake. Cherry extract intake "showed a similar inverse association," according to researchers.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
