Six Diet Changes to Treat Gout
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. The prevalence of gout has increased over the past several decades. Nearly 4% of the population in the US currently suffers from gout. Many of these Read More
DASH diet
Do You Know What Has Been Found to be as Effective as Drugs for Some Adults with High Blood Pressure?
A study of more than 400 adults with prehypertension, or stage 1 high blood pressure, found that combining a low-salt diet with the heart-healthy DASH diet substantially lowers systolic blood pressure — the top number Read More
What is the DASH Diet?
Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already-elevated blood pressure. For an overall eating plan, consider the DASH diet. “DASH” Read More
Blood Pressure Diet Improves Gout Blood Marker
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy, and reduced in fats and saturated fats (the DASH diet), designed decades ago to reduce high blood pressure, also appears to significantly lower uric acid, the Read More