About Keith Collins - WHS new blogger

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Keith Collins

Hi Everyone!

My name is Keith and I am a Health Coach. Well, that’s part of the story… I am still employed in the corporate world (in my 25th year; do companies still give out gold watches?).

After all those years in various international sales and marketing roles, the lifestyle finally took its toll. Of course this changed my life and I would like to share my experiences and passion with you.

Over the next few months, I shall be sharing my story of how I got my health back under control (hope I am not tempting fate, here) and rather unexpectedly discovered a passion for “wellness” and helping others take their first steps in this journey.

 

 

If you are suffering from an imbalance in your life, which may have resulted in:

  • weight gain;
  • high stress levels;
  • burn out symptoms;
  • chronic disease;
  • difficulties in your family and love life;

you have come to the right place. My blog is going to help you! I shall be exploring, in a rather down to earth way (I am new to this, remember!) how you (yes, YOU), can find the thing I found again:

  • a healthier way of eating to get more control of your weight;
  • ways to prevent diseases such as gout (my favourite),  diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular disease (and no, I haven’t had all of these);
  • how to find out who you really are and what you are craving for in life (not just for certain foods!);
  • strategies to reduce your stress levels;
  • an improved work-life balance;
  • higher energy levels.

See you all soon, where, seeing as it is almost Valentine’s day, I will be posting about raw chocolate, some history, culture and health benefits. Which I can tell you is much more interesting than reading about gout…!

If you would like more information on where to get raw cacao, or more recipe ideas, contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.keith-collins.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com

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Healing Gout
written by Ruhi , February 09, 2012
My husband and I will be in Beijing for a few hours this weekend. We are looking for homeopathic or herbal remedies for gout. We are traveling through and plan to stop by the san li run area. He has been taking some cherry extract (and from time to time an antiflamatory like ibuprofen) but we think there must be some other method that can release the uric acid in his body faster. He drinks lots of water, exercises, and eats healthy. A typical meal for us is chicken breast, homemade pinto beans, and spinach or some other leafy greens. He had a gout episode more than five years ago due to stress but this time perhaps there is another reason. Years ago it was quite painful. Now it is just uncomfortable and since we are not in town long enough to see a health practitioner we need a quick solution that can ease the discomfort. Thanks very much.
Keith Collins
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written by Keith Collins, February 14, 2012
Hi Ruhi, sadly there seems to be no "quick fix" for gout. you are already doing a lot of great things to avoid attacks : keep away from processed food; stick to whole foods wherever possible and eat foods that "alkalise" the body (how is your husbands weight/height?); avoid food containing purines. can be that stress and other lifestyle factors are the trigger and these need to be "managed". nsaids over a few days can ease the pain, but i found that a more holistic approach is the only way to prevent further attacks. happy to have a chat with your husband to share my experience. can reach me at collinsfk@hotmail.com
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written by k, February 14, 2012
Hi Ruhi,
sorry for the delay to get back to you. I dont really know of any "quick way" to aleviate gout other than taking NSAID's. in my opinion, prevention is better. you are already doing a lot of great things. I found a holistic approach to work for me...stress management;nutrition (adding in alkaline foods and of course avoiding high purine containing foods); lots of water and exercise. feel free to suggest to your husband to contact me at collinsfk@hotmail.com and I could go into more details. hope the pain goes way soon...i shudder, just thinking about it!
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written by Ay Lin, February 21, 2012
Welcome to WHS blogging team, Keith! Looking forward to receiving a lot of delicious articles of you!
Keith Collins
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written by Keith Collins, February 21, 2012
thanks a lot, Ay Lin!

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