The most common symptom of gout, which afflicts about three-quarters of gout sufferers, is excruciating pain in the joint at the base of the big toe. However, joints in other parts of the body including the feet, hands, wrists, knees, shoulders, and elbows are fair game for gout attacks. Joints can become so swollen and inflamed that the patient develops a fever and chills. Gout comes on...

Gout is a painful disease of the joints, which usually affects the big toe first in most people. It is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is formed by the breakdown of chemicals called purines, which can lead to high levels of uric acid and cause many problems such as joint swelling and kidney stones. Normally the uric acid is dissolved in the blood and passes out via the...

Could there be a nicer way of beating gout than by eating a couple of bowls of strawberries a day? They are, after all, one of the world's most loved and delicious fruits. So is this idea, which is quite well known in the world of gout treatment, a myth or magic? What does the evidence amount to? A GOUT POSITIVE NUTRITIONAL PROFILE It is true that the nutritional profile of...

/p> The old clich' that you are what you eat is quite true. Many people suffer from certain health conditions that even though may not be cured, can be controlled through your diet. All foods have certain qualities that affect the body in different ways. Nutrients are broken down and used in different ways, allowing your body to use them how it desires. Herbs have been forever...

When the pain of gout is overwhelming, and it seems that nothing appears to be helping, trying alternative treatments to see if those might offer come relief is usually the next step. A change in diet is always a great idea for managing gout, but it doesn't always take away the pain immediately. When looking for new treatments, you may have to follow a rather untraditional route, but that doesn't...