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Gout and the Moon

Post 1

BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

I was just reading that Slovakin acientists have shown that there is link between new and full moons (and therefore peak tides) and gout. One explanation that has been proposed is that the gravitational pull of the moon has an effect on the uric acid crystals that build up in the joints.( I wonder, then, if this could be a target for magnetotherapy smiley - erm - something I've been considering writing an Entry on smiley - smiley


Gout and the Moon

Post 2

Wilma Neanderthal

Wow, Al. You wouldn't think that that would have an effect on something so small, would you? That is fascinating! I'll keep an eye out for that entry smiley - geek

smiley - ok
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Gout and the Moon

Post 3

me01273

According to this article
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A408241
most people agree that the moon cannot have an effect on the body.

David


Gout and the Moon

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BigAl Patron Saint of Left Handers Keeper of the Glowing Pickle and Monobrows

Yes, but that Entry was discussing the effect of the Moon on tides (large water body) having an effect on the human body 'coz we're 80% water.

The effect on gout might be due to the effect of Moon's gravity on a dissolved chemical; (uric acid)


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