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 »
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. As a matter of fact, the only drink which is more popular is water. When it comes to coffee consumption, it is an individual matter. Some of us drink 10 cups of coffee per a day while others drink one or two. As a gout sufferer,… Read More »
Explaining how tea and gout react when mixed is complicated. After all, there are so many types of tea, so this matter cannot be generalized. I will try to be as simple as possible when it comes to explaining this matter because it is truly complicated. The partial answer to this question is yes, you… Read More »
Gout sounds scary, but it is actually an annoying and painful condition or better said type of arthritis. In recent years, there have been plenty of researchers regarding gout and its correlations with alcohol. Here I will talk about those relations. Due to the fact I have been suffering from gout, I am a valuable… Read More »
