Almonds or Prunus amygdalus is a plant from Iran that is also present in surrounding countries and can be seen almost everywhere these days. Almonds are nuts that are extremely popular and healthy. But what about almond milk and gout? It is a well-known fact that almonds are beneficial for gout sufferers. They are low… Read More »
Gout affects millions of people all across the world and can be defined through severe inflammation and painful sensations caused by too much uric acid in the body. It sounds harsh, but on a different note, gout is also one of the two types of arthritis that can actually be healed. Believe it or not,… Read More »
Alcohol in general has been highly related to gout. Those with gout are likely to experience more flareups if they exaggerate with alcohol, while those without it are more likely to be diagnosed in the long run. However, most tests have been performed on beer and hard liquors. When it comes to wine – which… Read More »
Generally speaking, a drink a day is safe for women, while men can easily do with a couple of drinks daily. But then, there are certain situations when alcohol could be a problem. Particular affections – such as gout – could be influenced by alcohol. This is one of the main reasons wherefore the dietary… Read More »
The last time you got a gout attack you probably asked yourself, why this happened to me. Is it related to my diet? In 50% of all cases, it is something you ate or consumed. In the other 50%, it isn’t. What this means is that you can decrease the risk of gout flares by… Read More »
Gout diet is based on purines. These are compounds found in almost any food and beverage. Well, when purines break, uric acid is produced. When the level of uric acid is high, it will form crystals in joints and we get a gout attack. Literally, all foods have purines and you cannot avoid them. However,… Read More »
Gout can be a nightmare. The affection causes swelling in joints and with time, the attacks can be quite aggressive and painful. It was alright when I got diagnosed, but attacks became more and more severe. There were times when I could barely move – I had to relax and wait for hours. Most specialists… Read More »
Nowadays gout affects 8.1 million people in the United States, which is 3.9% of the population. This is a significant increase if we know that in the 80s and the 90s, the number of affected people was 2.7% of the population. Of course, this means that in the near future, even more people will suffer… Read More »
Gout and water are not only linked together, but they are something every single gout sufferer must know as soon as possible. You can fight gout with water, due to the fact this liquid is essential for a proper health of our body. First of all, it won’t stress the kidneys or liver as other… Read More »
There have been a lot of speculations regarding lemon juice and gout. Some say that it is rich in acid, so it should be avoided, but this simply isn’t true! As a matter of fact, lemon comes from citrus family, so it is rich in vitamin C and plenty other ingredients. In a nutshell, you… Read More »
