For people with gout the uric acid level in the blood is so high that uric acid crystals form and put in joints and other tissues. This causes the joint lining to become inflamed, resultant in sudden and severe attacks of pain, softness, redness and warmth. Either way, gout treatments may include medication to lower the uric acid level or a special gout diet to decrease the amount of purine ingested.
Symptoms of Gout: -
* Indigestion
*Excessive consumption of salty, sour, hot, spicy, oily foods.
*Consumption of Fish.
*Consuming horse gram, urad dal.
*Alcohol.
*Consuming opposite foods.
*Lack of sleep.
*Obesity.
*Sedentary work
Causes of Gout: - Gout is caused by high blood levels of uric acid that crystallize and form painful deposits in the joints. Traditional thinking tells us that gout is the result of excessive amounts of alcohol, protein, heavy foods, coffee and soft drinks in your diet. These foods cause uric acid levels to rise. Other foods that increase uric acid are anchovies, asparagus, legumes, mushrooms, meat, organ meat, and shellfish. Reduction in consumption of these foods is very often successful in reducing or eliminating gout.
Natural Remedies for Gout: -
Alternative therapies are popular among people with gout. However, if they are used, they should complement and not replace conventional care. There is very little evidence right now that shows alternative therapies are effective for gout. Here are some natural remedies that are commonly used.
*Drinking a lot of water, six or more glasses a day, will help the body to excrete more uric acid. Water also decreases the chances of getting kidney stones.
*Maintaining a proper weight and getting regular exercise reduces the risk and severity of gout attacks.
*Avoid foods with high levels of purines. As we mentioned before, foods with high purine levels include shellfish, alcohol, organ meat, creamy sauces, dried peas, etc.
*Having sex prevents men from getting gout. It seems that increased sexual activity reduces uric acid levels in fertile men.
* Eating generous amounts of other fruits and vegetables helps keep uric acid crystals in solution.
* Eat foods high in potassium, as mentioned above.
*Foods known to decrease the occurrence of gout include: dairy, foods high in potassium, black cherry juice, blueberries and lemon juice.
*Immediately treating gout will not allow it to get worse. We will now go over treatment, and natural remedies for gout in more detail.
*Take the falconoid quercetin - see below under Folk Remedies. This should be part of your permanent gout-prevention diet.
