Everyone has naturally occurring uric acid in his or her body. Uric acid is created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Purines are found in body tissues as well as some foods and drinks. Having too much uric acid in the body causes gout. A healthy uric acid level is below 6 mg/dL. Your doctor can test your uric acid level a few weeks after a gout flare to see if you might be at risk for additional gout flares. Gout may cause repeated flares.
July: Vegetables to plant in July include cantaloupes, collards, cucumbers, luffa, okra, pumpkins, Southern peas, shallots, squashes and watermelons. In addition, you can plant seeds to grow transplants of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, peppers and tomatoes.
Red Spider Lily. Multiflowering, bright red flowers make a dramatic statement! Strap-shaped green foliage disappears in July in preparation for the flower spike bursting forth in August. Grow in cool greenhouses or outdoors in warmer areas where little or no frost is experienced. Apply winter cover in zones lower than 7.