Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...

People with gout may benefit from diets that emphasize vegetables, fruit, and whole grains while reducing the intake of red meat, sugary foods, and foods high in purines. Share on Pinterest ...

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by a build-up of uric acid in the blood. Crystals of sodium urate accumulate inside and around joints causing severe joint pain and inflammation. Uric acid ...

The ketogenic diet — or keto diet for short — is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that’s meant to put your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. There’s some evidence that it may also help ...

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Doctors often advise people with gout to avoid foods high in purines. Purines are naturally occurring compounds the body metabolizes into uric acid. High levels of uric acid can worsen joint swelling, ...

October 2, 2012 — New gout guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology are meant to improve gout management by providing clinicians with clear, readily implemented guidance on urate-lowering ...

GOUT is a painful form of arthritis that can come on suddenly. Though there are many contributing factors that put people at risk of the condition, diet plays a crucial role. Gout is a form of ...

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up The DASH diet was designed decades ago to reduce blood pressure, ...

Although many people suffering from painful gout flare-ups point to diet as the culprit, new research suggests DNA plays a much bigger role. The findings challenge the long-held belief that diet is ...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word gout? When most people think of gout, they picture a stout old Englishman, sitting by a fire with his foot up after yet another round ...