Category: gout

A Breakup Letter to Gout

Dear Gout, I’m breaking up with you. I appreciate the time we had together and everything I’ve learned from you, but it’s over; I don’t want you in my life anymore. Before we met, I’d heard about you. I know you’ve been around, going from person to person–often a single night, but frequently returning to wreak…


Got Gout? Go Light on the Ham This Christmas

Gout flare-ups can be triggered by food, so knowing what to eat and what to avoid can help you better manage your condition. Gout is a form of arthritis where uric acid crystallizes in small joints – commonly the large toe – causing redness, swelling, and severe pain. Uric acid is the product of the breakdown…