Treat the Gout not the Symptoms
Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by high levels of uric acid in the urine, tissues, and blood. When the body does not produce sufficient quantities of the digestive enzyme uricase, needle-like crystals are created and jab their way into the joints. Moving the inflamed joint is extremely painful, and only effective gout remedies will relieve the pain. Uricase oxidizes insoluble uric acid and transforms it into a highly soluble compound that can then be eliminated from the body. People who suffer from attacks of gout, must learn to recognize the symptoms, make dietary changes, and add some supplements to the daily routine.
More men suffer from gout than women. When someone suffers from gout for the first time, the actual diagnosis may be incorrect because rheumatoid arthritis and some infections have very similar symptoms. Since the treatments are so different, attempting to treat gout like rheumatoid arthritis will not provide relief. Crystallized uric acid settles in the feet, ankles, and knees and can become so painful that the leg will become swollen, hot, red, and extremely sensitive to touch. Cooler extremities like the big toe can be very vulnerable to gout attacks. Reviewing the recent diet will usually reveal the cause of the gout inflammation and aid in the diagnosis.
Dietary changes are the best gout treatment because the diet is the source of the building blocks of uric acid. For the first two weeks after an attack of gout strikes, eat only raw fruits and vegetables. Fresh juices provide the highest quantities of fresh food and can be very satisfying to the taste and digestive system. Make some celery juice and use distilled water to dilute it to a drinkable strength. Avoid drinking tap water until the gout is gone. When diagnosed as susceptible to gout, maintain a diet low in purines for the rest of your life. Purines are organic compounds that make the body produce uric acid. Certain fish, like anchovies, mackerel, herring, and shellfish are very high in purines. Asparagus, peanuts, yeast, and mincemeat also contain high levels of purines. Meat contains extremely high amounts of uric acid. Consume reasonable quantities of rice, starchy and green vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, and nuts, and milk as healthy alternatives to the foods you have eliminated.
To enhance the effectiveness of the natural gout remedies, certain supplements can be added. Supplemental alfalfa will provide the minerals and nutrients that will reduce the serum levels of uric acid. Bilberry extract is a very powerful antioxidant that neutralizes uric acid. Boswellia and turmeric possess anti-inflammatory properties. A topical treatment of cayenne (or capsicum) powder mixed with wintergreen oil and applied to the affected area can relieve pain and inflammation in the joints. Yucca and devil’s claw will reduce pain levels. Add one supplement at a time to monitor any possible allergic reaction. Determine which ones work most effectively and make some notes that will help when gout strikes again.
Every person experiences different symptom levels, and the foods that must be eliminated will vary as well. Evaluate your favorite foods and realize that some have hidden ingredients that aggravate your gout tendency. Remember that if you decide to consume those foods that increase uric acid levels there could be some very painful days in your future when you will need an effective gout remedy.
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