A recent survey reported 28.69% of Americans gained over 5lbs during the 2020 pandemic. So like many who wanted to shed some pounds, I decided to tighten up the diet and jump into better shape. Everything was going as planned until the second week. Oh, sh-t! Gout struck on the […]
You are what you eat! Too much of the wrong foods sets you up for health complications like hypertension and gouty arthritis. There’s the short answer. You knew this already. Right? Now you want more facts? OK. About three out of four people with gout have high blood pressure. Another […]
Cherries are considered to be super fruits because of their high variety of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. Like aces rank highest in some card games, cherries rank highest in foods that alleviate gout. Some chronic illnesses that cherries help defend are heart disease, diabetes, cancer and arthritis. For gouty arthritis, […]
What did I eat to cause this ridiculous amount of pain? What food do I need to avoid? These are the typical questions people ask when they experience their first full blown gout attack. The simple answer from research is eat less purine-rich foods to lower your risk of chronic […]