My Mum suffered terribly from gout, and she read that cherries were good for preventing gout.
She went to see her GP for some gout treatment and she mentioned to help prevent it she had at least 6 cherries a day.
Her GP thought she said 6 sherries and starting shouting at her that she was irresponsible and that was probably the cause of the gout.
My Mum was very puzzled until she realised he had misunderstood her.
After she died the GP told me that this story was one he told often at talks and dinner parties.
Good Morning Monday 11th May 2026
Sometimes it’s just the small things that press the bruise isn’t it? 😢
