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Herbs to Help With Gout
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[size=4][b]Uric Acid Level - Herbs to Help With Gout[/b][/size][hr]
Quote:Question : I WAS told by my doctor recently that I have gout. My uric acid level is high. Since this may be at an early stage as I just had the pain attack, how can I manage it? Are there any supplements that can help?

[list][*]Increase your intake of foods high in dietary fibre (vegetables, fruits) and complex carbohydrates (oats, barley, bran).[*]Reduce or avoid alcohol and caffeine consumption.[*]Wheat, dairy products, corn, beef, tomato, potato, eggplant and peppers can aggravate arthritis.[*]Light exercises like brisk walking help to keep the joint cartilage lubricated.[*]Being overweight can burden the joints, especially the knees, thus aggravating the pain.[*]Losing some weight will be of benefit. [/list]

Answer : GOUT is a common type of arthritis caused by an increased concentration of uric acid, a by-product of protein metabolism in the liver. It affects more men than women. Sudden attacks of severe joint pains occur when sharp crystals of uric acid (monosodium urates) form in the fluid surrounding a joint due to an elevated level of uric acid in the blood. Penetration into the world of Gout proved to be our idea in this article. Read the article and see if we have succeeded in this or not!

[list][*]Celery seed (Apium graveolens) helps the kidneys dispose urates and other unwanted waste products as well as working to reduce acidity in the body.[*]The seeds are also a carminative, with a mild tranquilising effect.[*]Guaiacum is used in Europe, especially in Britain, to help with arthritic and rheumatic conditions.[*]It has anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce muscle aches, joint pains and swelling.[*]It is also diuretic and speeds the elimination of toxins, which makes it valuable for treating gout.[*]We consider that we have only touched the perimeter of information available on Gout Uric Acid.[*]There is still a lot more to be learnt![/list]

Foods that contain a high level of purine should be avoided, and these include red meats, organ meats and shellfish. There are several herbs that have proven benefits for painful joints. Celery seed and guaiacum are two very popular ones. These are usually combined fight gout pain with cherry juice as ginger, capsicum and sarsaparilla for better synergistic effect. Perhaps you may not have been interested in this passage on Uric Acid. In that case, please don't spread this feedback around!

To maintain healthy joints, you need to refrain from the consumption of rich fatty foods, refined carbohydrates and alcohol, as they can be converted by the body into inflammatory substances that can aggravate the condition. Perfection has been achieved in this article on Gout. There is hardly any matter left from this article that is worth mentioning.Perfection has been achieved in this article on Gout. There is hardly any matter left from this article that is worth mentioning.

You may be experiencing gout symptom and you don't even know it. You may blame it on a number of other causes such as working conditions, not eating right, to name just a few of the excuses you come up with so you don't realize you may have a gout symptom.

[size=large][b]You Know What Gout is, then You can be Aware If You are Having a Gout Symptom[/b][/size][hr]What gout is is a painful inflammation of the joints. It is a form of arthritis and eating certain foods can cause severe gout symptom. If diet plays a significant factor, than treatment of gout symptom should be done through proper diet as well as the proper medication. With people wanting to learn more about Gout Pain, it has provided the necessary incentive for us to write this interesting article on Gout Pain!

Many people consider gout an old fashioned disease that has all but been eradicated. Not true, many people suffer daily from a gout symptom of one kind or another. How can you know if what you are suffering is truly a gout symptom? Do your research online and you can know if your gout symptom is something that is treatable, or much more serious.

One of the most recognizable gout symptom is a severe or sudden attack of pain. It will cause tenderness, warmth, redness and perhaps some swelling in some of the affected joints. We have not actually resorted to roundabout means of getting our message on Uric Acid through to you. All the matter here is genuine and to the point.

[size=large][b]Gout Symptoms Usually Attack Just a Single Joint At a Time[/b][/size][hr]It especially likes to go after the big toe. The why of that is probably buried deep in scientific annals, but whatever, it is true. Those with gout must watch that they don't mistreat their condition and lose a toe. Other symptoms of gout can be pain in the foot, ankle, wrist, hand and elbow. It seems as if deposits of chemicals called uric acid also called tophi will appear as lumps beneath the skin surrounding the joint.

[i]According to researchers at Johns Hopkins, "There's no denying that there is a strong connection between what you eat and how you feel, and the difference is likely to become more and more apparent the older you get." (Johns Hopkins Health 2000, www.intelihealth.org)[/i]

[b]Diet to Promote Joint Comfort From Johns Hopkins Health 2000 * BREAKFAST: One piece or serving of fresh fruit; one slice of bread or bowl of cereal; one protein, such as an egg or a cup of yogurt.[/b]

Stunning breakthroughs in medical research demonstrate that you can literally feed your aching bones and joints exactly what they need to move more freely and with less discomfort. Taking certain nutrients to eliminate discomfort, rebuilding deteriorating join structures, and restore freedom of movement is rapidly moving into mainstream medical consciousness. Long overdue but still not fast enough... In fact the doctors at Johns Hopkins have developed a "bone/joint diet? That they believe can help alleviate the burden of stiff, inflamed joints. (Diet to follow)

[list][*]EVENING SNACK: A fruit with one graham cracker square, one low-fat cookie, or a half cup of sorbet or low-fat frozen yogurt.[*]Combining a healthful diet and stress reduction, pain can all but be eliminated in most instances...[/list]

AFTERNOON SNACK: One fruit or raw vegetable; one serving of bread; a glass of low-fat milk or a cup of low-fat yogurt. * DINNER: A four-ounce serving of protein, such as fish, tofu, chicken, beans, turkey or beef; one carbohydrate, such as a baked potato, rice, bread or pasta; one cup of steamed vegetables (avoid starches like peas or corn); a fresh salad with low-fat dressing.

Although denied by the medical profession for the last three decades, diet does influence your pain... Prior to the denial phase of medicine it was and in some circles still a known factor that certain foods and drinks trigger certain problems. For instance, Joint problems have been found to be exacerbated by the use of alcohol, liver and other organ meats. The most famous joint problem recognized is "Gout," even though the pharmaceutical companies have tried to convince the world this is not true, it certainly is and gout suffers who have had direct results of those foods will tell you... Chemicals concocted by the pharmaceutical industry does help with a few cases but the digestive system is suffering the affects as well as the liver and kidneys which have to filter out the foreign matter in the body! As we get older our digestive system does not work as fast nor as thorough as it needs to and therefore medications can create as many or more problems than they help! We have used a mixture of seriousness and jokes in this composition on Gout. This is to liven the mood when reading about Gout.

LUNCH: A fresh salad with vegetable, such as mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, radishes, celery and low-fat dressing; a four-ounce serving of protein, such as fish, chicken, turkey, tofu or beans; one bread serving; a piece of fruit. Keeping to the point is very important when writing. So we have to stuck to Gout, and have not wandered much from it to enhance understanding.

The Johns Hopkins researchers say that you should experiment with different foods to ascertain which ones will help you and which ones will cause you pain. With over 100 different kinds of bone/joint problems classified under the heading of "arthritis" it is easy to understand why experimenting with different foods must be left up to you. Also as explained by the Johns Hopkins papers, "The more pressure and weight on your joints, the more they will hurt. Even and extra 10 pounds stresses the joints." A desirable reason to lose weight of plagued with joint/bone problems!

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that begins with severe pain in the small joints of hands and feet, spreading to the wrists, knees, shoulders, ankles, and elbows. Overlying skin appears red and shiny. This condition affects mostly women, often beginning between the ages of 20 and 40, although it can occur at any time. Symptoms include joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, accompanied by fatigue, low-grade fever, and poor appetite. Wink

[list][*]Massage Oils of peppermint, lavender, camomile and geranium may be massaged into the affected area.[*]Ruta graveolens cream may also be used.[*]Self-mobilize the toe by gently pulling it and moving it around.[*]You may be filled with astonishment with the amount of information we have compile here on Uric Acid. that was our intention, to astonish you.[*]Treatment Diet and Nutrition Avoid shellfish, sardines, kidneys, and beans, and increase your intake of water.[*]Biochemic tissue salts include Nat. phos and Nat. sulf.[*]Our objective of this article on Removing Uric Acid was to arouse your interest in it.[*]Bring back the acquired knowledge of Removing Uric Acid, and compare it with what we have printed here.[*]Hydrotherapy Cold compresses are useful when the joints are acutely inflamed, followed by alternating hot and cold compresses.[*]Massage Joints can be massaged with tiger balm, lavender, and camomile oils, and Ruta graveolens cream.[*]There has been a gradual introduction to the world of Gout projected in this article.[*]We had done this so that the actual meaning of the article will sink within you.[/list]

[size=large][b]Healing this Therapy can be Beneficial[/b][/size][hr]Gout Gout is caused by the buildup of crystalized uric acid around the joints, causing severe pain, swelling, and redness around them. It affects mainly the big toe, knuckles, knees, and elbows. An attack may be accompanied by a high fever, and repeated attacks damage bones. Gout is usually an indication that the body is not processing and removing uric acid efficiently. We were a bit tentative when embarking on this project on Uric Acid. However, using the grit and determination we have, we have produced some fine reading material on Uric Acid.

Treatment Diet and Nutrition It is sensible to increase your intake of wholefoods, vegetables, and fiber. Reduce intake of meat, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats. A qualified nutritional therapist will check for food allergies or intolerance, such as dairy, wheat, corn, and so on, and will, perhaps, suggest daily supplementation with vitamins C (2g), E (400iu), and B complex, along with calcium pantothenate, selenium (100mg), and zinc (30mg). Using the intuition I had on Removing Uric Acid, I thought that writing this article would indeed be worth the trouble. Most of the relevant information on Removing Uric Acid has been included here.

[size=large][b]Homeopathy Specific Remedies Include Arnica 6C, Bryonia 30C, Rhus Tox[/b][/size][hr]6c, and Ruta grav. 6c, but treatment should always be constitutional. Osteopathy Treatment will be to address the maintenance of body mechanics. An idle brain, is a devil's workshop they say. Using this ideology in mind, we ventured to write on Uric Acid, so that something productive would be achieved of our minds.

[list][*]Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for: Acupuncture This will be aimed at energy balance, and pain relief.[*]Herbal Medicine Useful herbs include black cohosh, wild yam, willow bark, and licorice.[/list]

[size=large][b]Acupressure Massage of Points Relating to the Feet Will be Useful[/b][/size][hr]Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for: Herbal Medicine Celery seeds, and wintergreen teas; bladderwrack may be taken internally, or seaweed can be eaten or added to the bath. Burdock and nettle neutralize and eliminate poisons from the body. A poultice of comfrey and marigold may be useful. Writing something about Uric Acid seemed to be something illogical in the beginning. However, with the progress of matter, it seemed logical. Matter just started pouring in, to give you this finished product.

An earlier article I quoted examples of studies that have shown Vitamin C can reduce uric acid (UA) levels, the objective of all gout treatments whether by pharmaceuticals or natural remedies. The usual uric acid level target is 6mg/dL in men, slightly less in women. This is the level below which the trouble-causing MSU crystals, formed mainly from uric acid, may dissolve and thus alleviate or cure gout. However, there are no ironclad guarantees this will happen at that uric acid level.

[size=large][b]But Do Not Follow a Strawberries Only Diet[/b][/size][hr]This is a crash diet which is not a good idea since crash diets can trigger gout, and may worsen it. But if you suffer from gout strawberries are an excellent addition to your gout diet plan, because of their anthocyanidins, (the dominant one is pelargonidin), and their Vitamin C. Was it this combination that cured Linnaeus' gout? Perhaps it was. There are many varieties of Gout Treatment found today. However, we have stuck to the description of only one variety to prevent confusion!

Just add up from the following list to get 500 mg daily. Source figures are taken from the USDA's (United States Department of Agriculture) National Nutrient database release SR It is accessible online - search "National Nutrient database."

[b] To standardize and simplify this list [/b] Serving size is 1 cup unless stated; raw foods only (except peas); foods with added Vitamin C excluded; doesn't account for different varieties, country or region of origin; climate when produced and other variables; figures rounded to whole numbers. It is, if you like, the big picture. Vitamin C amounts are in mg.

It's hard to summarise a daily diet for all the tastes of people who read this article. But the easiest (no cooking time) and probably the most popular way to reach 500 mg daily - drink plenty of orange juice. Or, putting it simply, and you've heard this before, eat these fruits and vegetables. There is a vast ocean of knowledge connected with Gout Remedies. What is included here can be considered a fraction of this knowledge! Wink

[size=large][b]The Late Dr[/b][/size][hr]Robert Atkins (the Atkins Diet) also believed Vitamin C is helpful in gout treatment. It was one of the vitamins in his anti gout formula, as explained in "Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution" (Simon & Schuster Inc., . He included it because of a cause of gout theory that runs on these lines... Writing on Natural Gout Remedies proved to be a gamble to us. This is because there simply seemed to be nothing to write about in the beginning of writing. It was only in the process of writing did we get more and more to write on Natural Gout Remedies.

[list][*]The convention wisdom is that vitamins are best obtained from natural sources,that is from fresh foods.[*]So how easy is it to eat or drink at least 500 mg of Vitamin C daily? [/list]

[size=large][b]Uric Acid is a Major Body Antioxidant and Antioxidants Quell Free Radicals[/b][/size][hr]Excessive uric acid is produced because of free radical production. i.e the body deals with free radicals by creating excess uric acid. Therefore provide the body with more antioxidants so that it doesn't need to create excess uric acid.

[size=large][b]And Here are a Couple of Surprises[/b][/size][hr]Two spices or condiments that are high in vitamin C and not often mentioned: paprika 100 grams (71mg); prepared horseradish 100 grams (25mg). Gout Remedies are versatile as they are found in all parts and walks of life. It all depends on the way you take it.

[b] A few words about strawberries [/b] Berries are excellent foods for a gout diet, principally because of their flavonoid anthocyanidins. (It is the anthocyanidins in cherries which are believed to have positive effects on lowering uric acid levels). These act as antioxidants thus boosting general health which is so important for gout sufferers. But among the anthocyanidin berries, strawberries stand out as the highest in Vitamin C.

[b] red peppers 190mg; orange juice 124 mg; green peppers 120 mg; strawberries 106 mg; orange 96 mg; grapefruit juice 94 mg; kale 80 mg; broccoli 79mg; pineapple 74 mg; kiwi fruit 71 mg; lemon juice 61 mg; cantaloupe melon 59 mg; mango 57 mg; cauliflower 46 mg; red cabbage 40 mg; roasted chestnuts (European ) 37 mg; peas (frozen) 35 mg; raspberries 32 mg; lemon 31 mg; honeydew melon 31 mg; blackberries 30 mg; cabbage 26 mg; watermelon (one wedge ) 23 mg; tomatoes 23 mg. [/b] Since the potato is so popular, note one baked potato 202 grams size: 19 mg. So after reading what we have mentioned here on Cure Gout, it is up to you to provide your verdict as to what exactly it is that you find fascinating here.

[size=large][b]This is Not the Usually Explained Purine Theory[/b][/size][hr]However it should be noted that not all gout sufferers have excessive uric acid in their bodies but most do. So you have gout! and excess uric acid, the important thing is to try to reduce it. Gout Remedies play a prominent part in this composition. It is with this prominence that we hope people get to know more about Gout Remedies.

[list][*]The most recent of these studies suggested that 500 mg of Vitamin C daily could bring about a uric acid level reduction of about 10%.[*]This is unlikely to be enough to bring UA levels down to the required target, but helpful.[*]This amount of Vitamin C is easily purchased as a dietary supplement.[*]Without question Vitamin C is the world's best known and most widely available vitamin.[*]It's also one of the cheapest.[*]Developing a vision on Gout Remedies, we saw the need of providing some enlightenment in Gout Remedies for others to learn more about Gout Remedies.[*]It's not likely vitamin C on its own will cure gout.[*]But it is helpful especially if combined with a low purine gout diet and other natural remedies for gout.[/list]

[size=large][b]Strawberries Should be Considered Very Carefully by Gout Sufferers[/b][/size][hr]The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus (1707- stated that a diet of only strawberries had cured his gout. His linkage of vitamin C and gout gains extra weight from the fact that Linnaeus was a botanist. He probably knew a lot about strawberries. Looking for something logical on Gout Diet, we stumbled on the information provided here. Look out for anything illogical here.
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