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Home remedies for gout

Please suggest some natural cure for gout?
(25 Sep 2007)

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Gout occurs due to the inflammation of the joints and can affect in 5 per cent of people suffering from arthritis. It occurs due to excessive uric acid level in the blood. Uric acid is formed from the breakdown of the waste substance called purines.

This uric acid is then processed by kidney and is removed through urine. However if there is excessive formation of uric acid then the kidney may not be able to handle it as a result of which the uric acid tend to crystallize and collect in the joint spaces leading to gout. These large deposits may push against the skin forming lumps called tophi.

Gout generally affects the men. Women and children rarely get gout.

Hereditary, middle age, alcohol use, over weight, excessive intake of foods rich in pureness like sardines, meat extracts, legumes, organ meats and lentils, supplementation with niacin can be reasons for gout. Gout can lead to painful big toe and it can also affect the ankle, knees, elbow and fingers.

Remedies that can be considered for gout are:

Reduce the weight in case of overweight. Maintaining an ideal body weight can reduce the gout related attacks. A low caloric that is low in fat and moderately high in protein can be useful. Drinking lots of water can remove the uric acid from the system and can prevent stone formation in the kidney. Fruits and vegetables can be consumed in liberal amounts so that the urine is neutral or near alkaline.
Generally all flesh foods like sardines, liver, brain, pork, meat extracts, tea, coffee, cocoa and alcoholic beverages that are rich in purines needs to be controlled.
Devil’s claw root, ginger root, licorice and fever few are certain herbs that can fight inflammation and cleanse the toxins from the system.Add 1\2 teaspoon of devil’s claw root to boiling water. Cover and allow it to steep for 10 minutes. Have a cup of this solution daily.
An apple a day by the patient can be helpful in relieving pain. Apple contains malice acid that can neutralize uric acid in the body and hence is recommended.
Cherries can remove the toxins from the body. Have cherries in the form of cherry pie, cherry jam, cherry tea.
150 ml of French juice is useful for gout.
In case of attack, avoid moving your joints. Lie still and avoid putting pressure on the joints.

answered by J M on 25 Jan 2008, 12:59:11

Home remedies for gout

Please suggest some natural cure for gout? (25 Sep 2007)

Please suggest some natural cure for gout?
(25 Sep 2007)