| Gout (metabolic arthritis) is a type of arthritis | | | | better. It also helps with other muscle pain and |
| caused by too much uric acid in the body. Uric | | | | can actually help the body heal faster from |
| acid is normally flushed out by the kidneys. Gout | | | | workouts. It's a natural anti-inflammatory agent. |
| often affects the big toe but can also affect the | | | | Apple Cider Vinegar : 1 x tablespoon mixed with a |
| ankle, knee, foot, hand, wrist or elbow. A disabling | | | | table spoon of filtered water, make sure it is |
| form of arthritis found most often in the feet - | | | | organic with "Mother" still in it , add honey to taste |
| specifically the big toe - and occasionally in other | | | | and take about an hour after a meal 3 times a |
| joints. Symptoms include intense episodes of joint | | | | day..this will regulate your pH levels and reduce |
| pain and swelling, which often happen at night, | | | | them...clean your teeth also after using this as it |
| followed by pain-free periods. high uric acid blood | | | | stains..then after an attack reduce this to once a |
| level will sometimes allow formation of uric acid | | | | day. |
| crystals in the joints, especially at the base of the | | | | Drink 10-12 glasses per day of water, in order to |
| large toe. Fortunately, gout almost always can be | | | | help flush out uric acid crystals. |
| completely controlled with medication and changes | | | | Intake of dried legumes, spinach, asparagus, fish, |
| in diet. this condition monosodium urate crystals | | | | poultry, and mushrooms, should also be curtailed. |
| are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints | | | | Refined carbohydrates and saturated fats are |
| and in the particular tissue like tendons. Urate | | | | best kept to a minimum. |
| crystals may form in joints, resulting in | | | | Vitamin A in large amounts can exacerbate gout. |
| inflammation and pain. Urate crystals may also | | | | Make sure you take no more than 5,000 I.U. daily. |
| form in the kidney and urinary tract, resulting in | | | | If you are having attacks, you should stop all |
| kidney stones. | | | | vitamin A intake. |
| Proper diet, nutrition, and metabolic balance all play | | | | Cut back or eliminate alcohol consumption, |
| crucial roles in the prevention and treatment of | | | | because it interferes with the removal of uric acid |
| this disease. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs | | | | from the body. |
| (NSAIDs) can also be used to treat gout. The | | | | Exposure to lead can cause gout. So have your |
| NSAID that is most widely used to treat acute | | | | doctor test your system for excessive lead |
| gout is indomethacin. | | | | levels. Metallic toxins can be removed from the |
| Tart cherries or cherry juice. A daily dose will help | | | | body with a number of naturopathic/alternative |
| to prevent it and a few doses when he has a | | | | remedies |
| bout will help as well. It can reduce uric acid within | | | | Always seek a medical opinion before starting any |
| an hour or less. You can also buy tart cherry in a | | | | low purine diet or taking any herb or medicine. |
| dried capsule form though the fruit or juice is still | | | | |