Poor treatment of gout crippling Māori communities
newshub.co.nz
Diet low purines is essential to the management of gout. Allopurinol is available to anyone who requires it, but it doesnt necessarily stop gout attack. If uric acids is elevated, allopurinol is less effective and wont do much good. Meds are only part of the solution. Gout is quite complex and often associated with other illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and kidney issues which should be a focus aswell.
My partner researched found out the cause changed his diet and tries to stay hydrated, we even purchased a Kangen machine to help manage it and in 1 year he's probably had 4 cases as opposed to previously. Education is key then to implement change. Taking tablets teach you nothing, mask the cause and actually are harmful after prolonged use.
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Award-winning film encourages whānau to quit smoking near hapū members
teaomaori.news
A short film by Dr Marewa Glover uses humor to encourage whānau to quit smoking alongside pregnant family members. The film has won two awards at the Global...
Māori vegans decolonise their diet
waateanews.com
A University of Canterbury doctoral scholar is researching kaimangatanga or kaupapa Māori veganism.
Article title's a bit misleading coz there's a big difference between 'vegan' and plant based - mean to see a shift in the kai discussion though and alternatives to unsustainable modern Ag practices
Comment by the author and link to her paper! ro.uow.edu.au/asj/vol8/iss1/4/?fbclid=IwAR0zIWPfVrPmJr6PpBMS-XYP89sA4AFzGu7lrnsHbfQz0fEUnoRozcjRrRo
Jolene Slater have a read 😀
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