Archive for September, 2005

Cherries: Supercharged Fruit…Natural Relief for Arthritis and Gout

Wednesday, September 21st, 2005

Courtesy of Joyce Weir
Say hello to the little red fruit…and get ready for a healing surprise.
Cherries, the favorite fruit of millions, have been found to offer natural relief
for arthritis pain, gout and inflammation. Tart cherry juice
concentrate is a supercharged way to enjoy this wonder fruit.
Traverse Bay Farms began the distribution of tart cherry juice
concentrate after […]

What Causes Gout?

Friday, September 16th, 2005

Courtesy of the US NIH
A number of risk factors are related to the development of hyperuricemia and gout:
• Genetics may play a role in determining a person’s risk since up to 18 percent of people with gout have a family history of the disease.
• Gender and age are related to the risk of developing gout; […]

The History of Gout

Thursday, September 15th, 2005

From Wikipedia (adapted):
Historically, Gout was viewed as a disease of the decadent and indolent, because the foods which contribute to its development were only available in quantity to the wealthy. The stereotypical victim was a lazy, obese middle-aged man who habitually overindulged in rich foods and alcohol, with port consumption often cited as a specific […]