Man, that last post I made was embarrassing to re-read. I'm such a cheese sometimes. Good news is that aside from the gout I'm feeling alright. Having a bit of a tough time with the jogging, but I'm sure I'll be counting down the sidewalk tiles again before long.
Being affected by what is called "THE gout" is like instant Karma for rich indulgence in food and drink. Too much red meat, liquor or shellfish and it's not long before you wake up to find yourself having to hop on one foot all the way to the washroom.
From perfect health to invalid overnight. The pain of The Gout is almost unbearable. You break a sweat putting on a sock and would surely go into shock if you so much as stub a toe on the foot affected by The Gout! I wouldn't wish this terrible condition on my worst enemy. It's a cruel and painful cross to bear - The Gout, my friends... and I thank God Himself that I am blessed enough to live a majority of my days not afflicted with the royal mercilessness of this fleeting but acute form of arthritis that they call The Gout. While I enjoy striving for greatness, I've always had a firm handle on the things-could-be-far-far-worse mentality.
If you're one of the growing numbers who are unlucky enough to be afflicted with The Gout, one of the best things you can do is to eat tons of berries - especially the darker ones. Now that I think about it, last spring / summer I ate handfuls of choke cherries from the park down the street and I didn't suffer a single episode of The Gout. Even gathered enough to add to my morning oatmeal one day.
Oatmeal can be so delicious if it's prepared properly. I like a combination of oats and flax seed. Reconstitute some dehydrated fruit in the boiling water and add a generous serving of yogurt and honey to your breakfast pudding. Be daring and cover it with brown sugar. Talk about healthy eating without compromising taste, eh?
So there you have it, folks. If you have The Gout, include lots of berries in your diet and stay well away from the inexpensive beers. Take it from me because the proof is in the pudding.
Been trying to work on a brand new website between engagements these last few days. The graphics and formatting are easy enough; it's the questions concerning its' content that pose the trickiest of challenges. What do people want to read about? Who will be my audience? Why do feel compelled to do this? Will my efforts pay off? If so, when? Where's my Magic 8 Ball?
Being affected by what is called "THE gout" is like instant Karma for rich indulgence in food and drink. Too much red meat, liquor or shellfish and it's not long before you wake up to find yourself having to hop on one foot all the way to the washroom.
From perfect health to invalid overnight. The pain of The Gout is almost unbearable. You break a sweat putting on a sock and would surely go into shock if you so much as stub a toe on the foot affected by The Gout! I wouldn't wish this terrible condition on my worst enemy. It's a cruel and painful cross to bear - The Gout, my friends... and I thank God Himself that I am blessed enough to live a majority of my days not afflicted with the royal mercilessness of this fleeting but acute form of arthritis that they call The Gout. While I enjoy striving for greatness, I've always had a firm handle on the things-could-be-far-far-worse mentality.
If you're one of the growing numbers who are unlucky enough to be afflicted with The Gout, one of the best things you can do is to eat tons of berries - especially the darker ones. Now that I think about it, last spring / summer I ate handfuls of choke cherries from the park down the street and I didn't suffer a single episode of The Gout. Even gathered enough to add to my morning oatmeal one day.
Oatmeal can be so delicious if it's prepared properly. I like a combination of oats and flax seed. Reconstitute some dehydrated fruit in the boiling water and add a generous serving of yogurt and honey to your breakfast pudding. Be daring and cover it with brown sugar. Talk about healthy eating without compromising taste, eh?
So there you have it, folks. If you have The Gout, include lots of berries in your diet and stay well away from the inexpensive beers. Take it from me because the proof is in the pudding.
Been trying to work on a brand new website between engagements these last few days. The graphics and formatting are easy enough; it's the questions concerning its' content that pose the trickiest of challenges. What do people want to read about? Who will be my audience? Why do feel compelled to do this? Will my efforts pay off? If so, when? Where's my Magic 8 Ball?
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