09Jun

How Painful is Gout in the Summer?

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​Questions For You:  Do you get gout more at one time of year than another?  Do you get gout in the summer more often than the other seasons?  Do you think (or have evidence of?!) that the weather and/or seasons play a role in what causes gout? I would really appreciate hearing what you have to […]
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23Apr

Gout Is Not Genetic…

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…ok, gout is not necessarily genetic.  There is a whole lot more to what causes gout. There Are Reasons Why Gout Is Not Genetic It always gets my hackles up when somebody says, “Gout runs in my family, that’s why I have it too” – it’s a lame excuse and just one more thing we […]
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19Jan

Carbohydrates Cause Gout?

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“Carbohydrates Cause Gout…?!  I thought too much red meat caused gout?! ” Maybe we’ve been wrong about what causes gout the whole time.  In fact…I’m sure we have. So Why Do YOU Think Carbohydrates Cause Gout? Before we get to that, I have a question for you:  “You Didn’t Use To Get Gout…What Changed?” Did […]
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10Nov

Can Insulin Cause Gout?

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  • gout, gout diet, high fructose corn syrup, insulin, what causes gout, What Foods Cause Gout
I’m a gout geek.  And now I’m geeking out on the connection between hyperinsulinemia and gout. Of course, if you’ve had gout as much I used to, you’d be a gout geek too.  And maybe you are!  Maybe that’s why you’re here! And I’m glad to see you here…because I want to tell you about […]
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20Sep

“Seasonal” Gout?

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  • barometric pressure and gout, seasonal gout, Weather and Gout
Is Seasonal Gout on Your Mind Right Now? We’re moving into the Fall season here in the Northern Hemisphere.  With the change of the seasons, many people feel like the weather causes gout attacks for them.  Some studies about the relationship of weather and gout have brought forward some interesting information about seasonal gout.   […]
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30Oct

Is Canola Oil Bad For Gout?

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  • Canola Oil and Gout, gout causes, what causes gout
You’ve heard that Canola oil is healthy, right?  It’s in everything…well, everything that is in a box, bag, can, or bottle anyway. (i.e. processed foods…that cause gout) That should be our first clue about whether it’s good for you or not…and whether it might have something to do with getting gout.   But let’s take a […]
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11Sep

Is Alcohol Really That Bad For Gout?

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  • How Do You Get Gout, what causes gout, Where Does Gout Come From
This is good.  Gout Killer Jeff really delivered with this email he wrote in response to me asking people to talk about what causes their struggle with gout, and what alcohol might have to do with it.  He brought up SO MANY good points somewhat in defense of alcohol, I just had to pass this […]
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30Jul

Why Does Gout Attack The Feet?

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  • Foot Health, Gout In The Foot, what causes gout
Good question huh? Have you ever thought about that? (check out the video at the bottom of the page!) I’ve been thinking about gout and foot health a lot lately.  I’ve come up with several different ideas about why it’s so important but there is not a lot of information out there about it.  Often, […]
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15Nov

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Gout?

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  • Acidic Blood pH, alcohol and gout, alcohol and your health, Alcohol causes gout, Alcohol Intake, beer and gout, leading cause of gout, men and gout
It’s always been thought that alcohol is one of the leading “causes” of gout. Throughout history there has been a known about the correlation between gout and alcohol and research has verified the connection. One group of researchers studied the drinking habits of 47,150 men, noting the amount of alcohol they consume in a day. […]
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01Nov

Does the Weather Cause Gout Attacks?

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  • Arthritis, Climate and Gout, Gout and Weather, Gout Health, Hydration for Gout Prevention
Most gout sufferers strugglers (sufferers are victims) agree that the climate seems to play a big role in the cause of gout attacks. Gout attacks are often triggered during hot and humid weather as well as a cold weather. Gout is a form of arthritis and many people who struggle with it are sensitive to […]
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