Dr. Novick's use of humor, as well as current medical information, provides reassurance and alleviates the fears associated with procedures such as the dreaded colonoscopy!. Also a plus...the good doctor will donate 10 percent of royalties received to charities that will benefit people with GI diseases.
Vegetables and Legumes. Animal products aren't the only foods high in purines. Quickcare.org lists peas, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, beans, lentils and mushrooms as foods high in purines that might cause joint pain. If you have gout, avoid these foods or speak to your doctor.
But growing evidence suggests that following a healthy diet and adding in specific foods and spices could help fight inflammation and joint pain. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. These veggies are part of the cruciferous family, and they are full of a compound called sulforaphane, which helps slow cartilage damage in joints due to osteoarthritis, according to a 2013 study involving mice.