1 Add the sugar and corn starch and blend for an additional 2 minutes until the sugar is a fine powder. 2  Sift the powder through a fine screen to remove any pieces of vanilla bean which were not sufficiently milled. 3  Store in an airtight container.
Alcohol. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol â in particular beer â has been shown to increase the risk for gout, a form of arthritis. Alcohol can increase levels of uric acid in the body (an overload of uric acid is the main cause of gout). Those with other forms of arthritis may or may not be affected by alcohol â itâs very individual, says Sandon.
Hi all- I am very concious of how alcohol affects my joints as well. I have a family history of Rhumatoid Arthritis, and I have noticed that when I am dehydrated, or have a lack of sleep, I too have joint pain, but in my hands. This is more noticable after drinking,(I drink far too much- I'm very social).