Information and facts on Gout

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Gout is a very common form of arthritis that happens when there is too much uric acid in the blood, tissues, and urine. Uric acid is a final product of the body's metabolism of chemical compounds called purines. In persons with gout, their body does not produce enough of a digestive enzyme called uricase, which transforms the relatively insoluble uric acid into a highly soluble compound. As a result, uric acid accumulates in the blood and tissues and then hardens and crystallizes. When it crystallizes, uric acid takes the shape of a needle and, just like a needle, it pokes into the person's joints causing pain. For some it affects the joint of the big toe more often, but other joints can be at risk as well, including the mid foot, ankle, knee, wrist, and also the fingers. Acute pain is normally the very first symptom that is noticed. Then the affected joints become inflamed, almost infected looking red, swollen, hot, and extremely sensitive to the touch. Uric acid is a byproduct of certain foods, so gout is very related to diet. Obesity and an poor diet and nutrition will greatly increase the risk of getting gout.

The disease gout has been nicknamed "the rich man's disease", because it is associated with too much rich food, meat, and alcohol. However, it does affect people of all types, ages, and areas not just rich men.  The people most at risk are men between 40 and 55 years of age. Gout may be inherited or brought on by sudden dieting, drinking, certain medications, overeating, stress, surgery, or injury to a joint. Over 90% of the persons who suffer from gout are male. Uric acid kidney stones can be another related health problem. The best way to get a definitive diagnosis of gout is for a physician to insert a needle into the problem joint, remove some fluid, and examine the fluid under a microscope for the characteristic uric acid crystals. 

Good diet and nutritional supplementation work well for both the healing and prevention of gout. Make sure to drink lots of good clean water and steam distilled water is best. 

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
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Helpful notes
Essential fatty acids 10 helpful in repair of body tissues, aids in healing, restores proper fatty acid balance, extremely important for reducing inflammation caused by gout and arthritis. They also aid also increasing blood circulation. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil.
Folic acid 9 helps with nucleoprotein metabolism and are also very important for general health.
Chicory 9 herb that works well with dandelion with purifying properties
Zinc 9 important in protein metabolism and for the repair of body tissues. Men need more zinc then women as they lose a lot by sweating.
Bioflavonoids 9 bio-flavinoids are agents that promote the production of natural healing items in the body can be found in supplements derived from vegetables and fruits.
vitamin C 9 works well with bioflavonoids to lower serum uric acid levels
Multi-vitamin & Mineral supplement 10 contains vitamin B, vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc which all are helpful for both arthritis and gout.
vitamin E 9 improves circulation and aids healing process
Pantothenic acid 9 vitamin B5 helps with stress
Alfalfa 8 has vitamin K and minerals that help reduce serum uric acid
Potassium 8 required for good mineral balance
Calcium 8 helps reduce stress and works with magnesium
Magnesium 8 magnesium helps balance calcium which is beneficial to people with gout, a good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one with calcium and zinc.
Grape seed extract 8 powerful antioxidant helps fight free radicals
Sarsaparilla 8 herb that helps reduce repeat gout attacks

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any physical ailments.
In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed Medical Consultant or Doctor.
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