Diet Coke and Gout – Is There a Link?

Trying to prove a link between diet coke and gout either way is difficult. Company scientists say no, whilst other researchers say yes. And gout sufferers tell conflicting stories as well; some saying they stopped their regular gout after changing to diet coke from classic coke, others saying that their gout only started after going on to [...]

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Soaking ‘Gout Feet’ in Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has been used since antiquity as a natural remedy for many ailments, and gout is just one of them. But it has to be organic, or raw, apple cider vinegar, not the distilled, pasteurized stuff you normally get in supermarkets. You’ll get the raw version in specialist food shops and /or health [...]

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Gout and Stress – How to Prevent Gout by Reducing Stress

Gout and stress. How on earth are they related? Well, since gout is caused by high uric acid levels as a result of your metabolism, and stress is known to increase your body’s metabolism, then when your stress increases, more uric acid is produced, thus triggering a gout attack. It is well known that stress can [...]

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