Gout: Symptoms, Causes and Natural Remedies – Pentaglax Home Remedies

What is Gout? This is a condition whereby uric acid crystalizes forming it’s salt form referred to as urates. Uric acid is a normal liquid by product of protein metabolism. In some people this product crystalizes forming glass like substances. These are then deposited in the joints and may cause damage. They prefer depositing in the big toe and cause inflammation, swelling and pain. It’s sometime referred to as gouty arthritis.

Who gets this? Well, it is not clear but maybe some genetic factors are involved. People who eat plenty of roasted meat and drink alcohol seem to be the preferred candidates. They generally develop high levels of uric acid.

This condition may create a number of health complications. These salts may be depositing in the kidneys, gall bladder and joints. This can end up destroying these parts over a prolonged period of time.

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Gout Remedies

Drink plenty of water

1. Drink plenty of water

Water helps in diluting the uric acid and also helps in dissolving the crystals. About 12 glasses of water daily need to be consumed. Most of the people affected are generally poor water drinkers. This is considered as the best remedy.

2. Avoid alcoholic beverages

Alcohol boosts uric acid levels. Therefore these must be done away with immediately. Beer, wine etc must be avoided without any compromise.

3. Cherries

These contain compounds that are capable of neutralising the uric acid. It helps in both preventive and the treatment of gout.

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4. Avoid purine rich foods

Purines in foods are converted into uric acid. Therefore it’s important that apart from avoiding proteins, purine rich foods must also be eliminated. Some of these foods include beans, mushrooms, fish, liver, kidney etc.

5. Consume Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is one product that is helping people suffering from gout. This product is a natural extract from apples. It is safe and natural and is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps manage pain naturally. It helps dissolve salts that are deposited in the joints hence promoting joint health. Once the avc is processed in the body, it’s residue is alkaline. This helps in restoring the body pH and also acidic toxic products elimination. It promotes the dissolution of urates and their elimination via the kidney.

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It can be seen therefore that lifestyle may promote formation and deposition of urates in the joints. It is therefore essential that one practices healthy living. Avoid foods that promote excessive uric acid production and consume more foods that promote alkalinization.


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Published by Alfred Okoko

Life & Health Transformation Coach

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