http://www.artipot.com/authors/2331/lisa-mcdowell/ Latest articles by Lisa McDowell from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/239864/are-you-using-vitamin-c-to-control-gout-uric-acid.htm If you're like most people, then you'll no doubt be surprised to hear that controlling your gout, uric acid levels and symptoms can be as simple as drinking orange juice A Spanish study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in September of 2003 showed that uric acid levels are lowered by the vitamin C in orange juice Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:48:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/239864/are-you-using-vitamin-c-to-control-gout-uric-acid.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/229318/why-poor-kidney-health-can-be-one-of-the-causes-of-gout.htm One of the causes of gout that many people fail to consider is impaired kidney health If you're trying to manage kidney problems, you're at a greater risk of hyperuricemia, and are therefore more prone to experiencing gout attacks Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:08:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/229318/why-poor-kidney-health-can-be-one-of-the-causes-of-gout.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/225007/is-hyaluronic-acid-an-effective-gout-remedy.htm There has been a good deal of attention given to hyaluronic acid for optimum joint health lately, with the question on many peoples lips being whether or not it is an effective gout remedy Hyaluronic acid is already commonly used in anti-aging and skin-care treatments, but more recently it has been applied to treating painful joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and gout Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:42:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/225007/is-hyaluronic-acid-an-effective-gout-remedy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/216847/treat-gout-before-incurring-permanent-joint-damage.htm If you suffer from the condition, then you likely don't need any additional motivation to treat gout than to simply make the pain and discomfort go away It is a very unpleasant sensation which can cause substantial frustration and inconvenience in your life Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:57:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/216847/treat-gout-before-incurring-permanent-joint-damage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/216846/climate-a-gout-cause-you-never-suspected.htm You may have heard people complain about the weather outside affecting certain conditions such as arthritis, but you may never have suspected that the climate in which you live could be a gout cause Over the last few years, it is becoming commonly accepted that previous hypotheses that said the weather could not affect gout are actually quite incorrect Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:50:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/216846/climate-a-gout-cause-you-never-suspected.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/208939/weight-loss-for-gout-part-3-the-best-diets-for-gout.htm The best diets for gout are those that can trim your waistline while keeping in mind that there are some foods that you must eat and others that you must avoid to help prevent a gout attack You will need to dedicate yourself to gout "friendly" foods in portions that will allow you to shrink your waistline as well as build in enough time for the appropriate levels of activity Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:27:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/208939/weight-loss-for-gout-part-3-the-best-diets-for-gout.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/203005/weight-loss-for-gout-part-2-how-to-lose-weight-with-gout-reducing-diet-and-exercise.htm There are literally hundreds of weight loss plans and programs available, but none of them have been created to be a gout reducing diet as well as weight reducing As if losing weight on its own wasn't hard enough, the issues presented by gout such as the foods you can eat without increasing the risk of a gout attack, and the attacks themselves can make things weight loss... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:34:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/203005/weight-loss-for-gout-part-2-how-to-lose-weight-with-gout-reducing-diet-and-exercise.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/193998/weight-loss-for-gout-part-1-vital-information-on-gout-and-your-weight.htm For many gout sufferers keeping their weight in check can be challenging - but it is worth the effort Studies providing information on gout have shown that being overweight or obese increases the risk of suffering from gout and by losing weight that risk can be reduced Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:40:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/193998/weight-loss-for-gout-part-1-vital-information-on-gout-and-your-weight.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186891/why-gout-relief-through-exercise-is-so-important.htm Gout relief doesn't just come from medications and herbal remedies, but also through taking appropriate actions, such as exercises, to minimize gout symptoms and prevent the condition from flaring up again When a gout attack is brought under control, exercising is an important part of strengthening the joint as well as reducing weight or maintaining the right weight level Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:06:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186891/why-gout-relief-through-exercise-is-so-important.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183332/how-to-cure-gout-naturally.htm If you would like to better understand how to cure gout in a natural way, then you may wish to examine the impact of certain herbs and other at-home treatments that can help to control the inflammation, minimize uric acid production, and ease the pain from which all gout patients suffer The following methods, substances, spices and herbs can all be used at home to treat gout... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:55:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183332/how-to-cure-gout-naturally.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/180187/an-interesting-way-to-treat-gout-uric-acid-manipulation-through-ph.htm Gout uric acid is one of the primary contributing factors to the painful symptoms experienced by gout sufferers Therefore, controlling the production of this substance is key to getting symptoms under control Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:33:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/180187/an-interesting-way-to-treat-gout-uric-acid-manipulation-through-ph.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176462/gout-pain-relief-through-ayurvedic-medicine.htm Gout pain relief is available not only through conventional western medicine, but also through alternative medicines such as the ancient form of ayurvedic medicine In ayurvedic medicine, gout is referred to as vatrakta Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:05:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176462/gout-pain-relief-through-ayurvedic-medicine.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173100/is-your-favorite-beverage-causing-your-gout-attack.htm If you want to do everything you can to prevent a gout attack, then you may want to look into your favorite beverages to make sure that they're not increasing your odds of a gout recurrence A recent study published on http://BMJ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:32:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173100/is-your-favorite-beverage-causing-your-gout-attack.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/165048/a-review-of-common-gout-medications.htm There are many different types of gout medications currently available, each with their own benefits and side effects that should be considered before beginning treatment Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's) are often prescribed in order to reduce the swelling and alleviate the pain associated with acute gout attacks Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:02:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/165048/a-review-of-common-gout-medications.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/161268/is-juniper-an-effective-way-to-treat-gout-naturally.htm An increasing number of people today are choosing to treat gout using natural and herbal remedies as opposed to relying fully on medication to ease the pain and discomfort that it can cause Among the natural treatments currently gaining a great deal of attention is Juniper Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:53:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/161268/is-juniper-an-effective-way-to-treat-gout-naturally.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/156543/is-acupressure-an-effective-pain-relief-gout-treatment.htm When suffering from the disorder, the pain relief gout remedies can offer can become one of the most important goals in your life Though exercise is considered to be a great preventative for gout, it is neither a comfortable nor a practical method for relieving the discomfort that is felt at the time of an attack Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:32:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/156543/is-acupressure-an-effective-pain-relief-gout-treatment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/156541/is-sleep-apnea-one-of-the-causes-of-gout.htm There are many different potential triggers for gout that you should be aware of if you suffer from the condition One of the potential triggers that we've been asked about recently is sleep apnea Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:26:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/156541/is-sleep-apnea-one-of-the-causes-of-gout.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/144423/too-young-for-gout-disease-at-30-think-again.htm Gout disease is most common in people between the ages of 30 and 50 years of age The reason for this is that it takes a build up of about twenty years to cause a first gout attack Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:32:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/144423/too-young-for-gout-disease-at-30-think-again.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/142339/how-much-do-you-know-about-gout-and-diet-prevention.htm Recently, a gout and diet prevention study was published in by Dr Hyon K Tue, 27 May 2008 08:17:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/142339/how-much-do-you-know-about-gout-and-diet-prevention.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/136545/create-your-own-gout-diet-plan-and-take-control-today.htm A gout diet plan is an important part of controlling your gout symptoms and attacks After all, when not controlled, gout can cause severe and permanent damage to your tissues, joints, and tendons Sat, 17 May 2008 12:53:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/136545/create-your-own-gout-diet-plan-and-take-control-today.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/135281/is-red-clover-a-good-gout-herbal-medicine.htm Red clover has been used traditionally as gout herbal medicine for centuries due to its ability to remove toxins from the body However, using red clover isn't without its side effects Wed, 14 May 2008 11:44:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/135281/is-red-clover-a-good-gout-herbal-medicine.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/129023/which-cherries-are-the-best-remedies-for-gout.htm When it comes to remedies for gout, the first thing that comes to mind may not be cherries, but they are in fact one of the most popular "home remedies" for helping to treat and prevent gout In fact, cherries have been considered an effective gout treatment for more than fifty years Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:51:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/129023/which-cherries-are-the-best-remedies-for-gout.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/122839/why-information-on-gout-is-vital.htm Being informed about gout is essential if you want to prevent gout attacks and avoid developing other health conditions With this in mind, the following information has been designed to help you on your gout discovery path, and will provide you with the questions you need to explore so you can become an expert on gout Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:58:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/122839/why-information-on-gout-is-vital.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/118993/managing-your-gout-hypertension-risk.htm A gout friendly diet can be very beneficial when treating and preventing recurrent gout attacks, but can a special diet do anything for related gout hypertension It certainly can Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:37:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/118993/managing-your-gout-hypertension-risk.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/112806/dont-let-your-gout-cause-depression.htm Openly talking to your doctor about medication and other facts of gout, will help you avoid letting your gout cause other issues in addition to the painful attacks you're already experiencing The reason why it is important to be able to freely talk about your gout condition is because gout can cause depression Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:01:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/112806/dont-let-your-gout-cause-depression.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/108312/three-things-to-ask-your-doctor-about-your-gout-medications.htm If you suffer from gout and you have been prescribed gout medications by your doctor, you need to take the time to ask your doctor all the questions you may have regarding your prescription Not sure what you should ask Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:25:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/108312/three-things-to-ask-your-doctor-about-your-gout-medications.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/98171/newly-diagnosed-with-gout-disease.htm Taking care of your feet is important if you have gout disease, but if you've never experienced gout before, and are suffering from it for the first time, you may have many questions regarding what gout is, and how to prevent it The following is basic information about gout that will help you better understand the disease and how you can stop it from recurring Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:13:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/98171/newly-diagnosed-with-gout-disease.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/98169/relieving-gout-arthritis-pain.htm Understanding gout is very important, but it's also important to understand that gout exists because gout is a form of arthritis Therefore, gout arthritis can occur, just as other forms of arthritis can, in many joints in the body aside from the big toe including: elbows, wrists, fingers, knees, ankles, heels, and instep Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:01:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/98169/relieving-gout-arthritis-pain.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/95346/preventative-gout-foot-care.htm Learning how to stay on a successful gout prevention diet can be beneficial and so can knowing how to take care of your feet Gout foot flare ups that are caused by foot injuries can be dramatically reduced if you make a regular effort to take care of your feet Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:50:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/95346/preventative-gout-foot-care.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/95335/5-tips-for-sticking-to-gout-reducing-diets.htm If you have a gout attack, coffee may be beneficial, but to more effectively treat gout and stop it from occurring, you need to learn how to successfully stick with gout reducing diets The following are 5 different tips on how you can create a diet plan that will work for you: Tip 1 - Know what foods to avoid and what foods to welcome into your diet Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/95335/5-tips-for-sticking-to-gout-reducing-diets.htm