Uric acid is a product of the metabolic breakdown of purine and it is a normal component of urine. The high blood concentration of uric acid can lead to health problems like gout and other… Read More

At the time of Christopher Columbus, men were very obsessed with spices. They have traveled all over the world to find new ones. But, of all the men obsessed with spices, none was as seduced… Read More

What is gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that is characterized by an attack of sudden stiffness, burning pain and swelling in a joint. The attacks repeat themselves unless treated. Over tim… Read More

In a prior post, I theorized that losing weight lessens fat cells and releases uric acid into the blood stream. That will somehow explain why rapid weight loss can cause a gout attack. I… Read More

There is a good chance that you or someone you know is suffering from an arthritic health condition known as gout. Gout is a painful type of arthritis caused by an excess of uric a… Read More