Keith Taylor, Author at Your Gout Friend

Buttermilk and Gout Story

February 28, 2021 by Keith Taylor Comment Closed

My buttermilk and gout story is unusual. Because I have never mentioned buttermilk in any articles. Nor has it been mentioned in any GoutPal forum. Yet my traffic analysis reveals a common question from gout sufferers - "Is buttermilk good for uric acid?" So I had a pre-research look to see if there is any link between buttermilk and uric acid or gout. Then I became intrigued by an unexpected link that raises many more questions in my mind. continue reading Buttermilk and Gout Story...

Lettuce and Gout Story

February 17, 2021 by Keith Taylor Comment Closed

I've reviewed a couple of gout articles that mention lettuce. That has made me realize there is quite a high level of interest in different aspects of lettuce and gout. So here is my GoutPal story about lettuce so far. Remember - these are my stories and experiences. So I hope they will inspire you to do your own research. And I will provide references where I can. But you must manage your gout recovery plan in conjunction with your professional health advisers. Here, I'll: Look at gout in the context of lettuce and diet. Review my articles and discussions that currently mention lettuce. Investigate research into lettuce as it affects gout and uric acid. Announce my forthcoming articles that summarize all the relevant facts about lettuce for gout sufferers. Lettuce and Gout Diet I'm taking this opportunity to reorganize food pages on GoutPal.com. Because I want them to reflect the structure of a Gout Foundation Diet for GoutPal Foodies. Then in future, I can build on that...

What does Gout feel like in the Knee?

November 29, 2020 by Keith Taylor Comment Closed

When someone asks "what does gout feel like in the knee" I imagine I'm dealing with a person with swollen knees. They've probably had gout in their feet, hands, wrists, or elbows. But something makes them wonder if it is gout or not. So I'd recommend starting with an Arthritis Sufferer Plan. But the question is rhetorical. Because it is time to tell my story of gout in the knee. Or the ankle? We shall see, after this brief introduction. continue reading What does Gout feel like in the Knee?...

Does Medical Marijuana Help With Gout?

October 8, 2012March 25, 2020 by Keith Taylor Comment Closed

In tidying the old forums, I repeat the following question in it's entirety: Hello Everyone I hope this subject isn't that taboo on the forums, if the admin deems this as an unfit thread for this forums then please remove it at all costs, as I come from a legal state where I was able to get a prescription for MMJ. I am in no way advocating its use or in anyway promoting it, but I came here with some questions/thoughts and would love to get some feedback from fellow sufferers. I have read on a few websites that cannabis mite be a possible candidate as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis, seeing as how gout is considered a form of arthritis it may seem that MMJ may be beneficial for gout sufferers. And there are other sites where it states that MMJ justs act like morphine in the sense that it helps the users forget about the pain while under the effects...

GoutPal for 15 Years

February 23, 2020 by Keith Taylor Comment Closed

Following my introduction to Keith's GoutPal Story, I've started this series of posts looking back over the 15 years of GoutPal. Back in 2005, I was an Internet beginner and gout newbie. But I'd learned enough to see that regular gout sites of the time were of little use to me. Because they were a daunting collection of: Gout Science I could barely understand. Gout Hypocracy designed to relieve sufferers of hard-earned cash for spurious reports and snake-oil gout remedies. Gout Lies that contradicted each other. Gout Myths based on outdated perceptions of uric acid and its effects. continue reading GoutPal for 15 Years...

Impact of Celery Seed Extract for Gout

January 19, 2020 by Keith Taylor Comment Closed

GoutPal's information about celery seed extract for gout is in the news this week. As market.us, an internationally renowned market reports company analyzes the celery seed extract company[1]. Now many of the news agencies reporting this study are mistaken about GoutPal's role. Because they describe GoutPal as one of the major vendors of celery seed products. But the report clearly describes GoutPal as a "Major Player". So read on to see why this crucial difference is important to gout sufferers. Also, read my summary of celery seed information for gout sufferers. Plus a bonus for people who are really interested in learning about gout and uric acid. continue reading Impact of Celery Seed Extract for Gout...