Gout is an inflammation of the joints usually caused by improper metabolism of uric acid. Uric acid is a type of waste material that is stored in our blood as a result of the breakdown of purine rich foods. If the uric acid level rises, it forms needle-like crystals around your joints. The most common site of this formation is the big toe because it has lower circulation and temperature. The affected joints may become reddish, inflamed, and warm to touch. They may also be accompanied by a very sharp pain when touched. This pain may last from 1 day to several weeks or months.
One common complication of gout is the formation of crystals called “tophi” which usually forms around soft tissues, usually around the big toes.
Gout has been branded as a “rich person’s disease”. Why? Because the expensive organ meats and alcohol are the most common causes. Meat contains purine which causes an increased uric acid level, while alcohol inhibits the release of uric acid from the kidneys. Hence, these two should never be taken together. Meanwhile, gout may also be branded as a poor person’s disease. The less privileged people are fonder of cheap carbohydrates and sugar. Both are also culprits that contribute to high uric acid levels.
Gout is a warning signal that we have been making the wrong food choices and that we should change our lifestyle. Here are some of the best foods to eat for gout:
- Vitamin C Rich Foods
- Oranges
- Grapefruit
- Red Pepper
- Pineapple
- Alkaline Rich Foods
- Cabbage
- Cucumber
- Celery
- Eggplant
- Tomato
- Onion
- Apple
- Banana
- Lemon
- Foods high in omega 3 – moderate amounts of fish (not exceeding 4-6 ounces daily) gives an ample amount of omega 3 fatty acids that are essential in fighting off inflammation in gout patients.
What are the natural treatments for gout?
- 2 R’s – Rest and raise limb and apply cold compress afterwards.
- 3 C’s
- Castor oil pack : Put the castor oil on a flannel cloth and apply it over the affected area and leave it overnight & apply hot compress.
- Charcoal pack : Mix 2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil and 2 tbsp of charcoal powder. Mix until you form a paste. Apply it over the affected area and cover with a clean gauze or cloth.
- Coconut oil with turmeric or ginger or siling labuyo : Mixturmeric/ginger/siling labuyo in 2 tbsp of virgin coconut oil and cook over low fire for 30 mins. Once you have noticed that the oil changed its color, remove the oil and let it cool. Apply on affected area and wrap with a clean cloth.
- Herbal Remedies
- Sambong – this is rich in a substance that helps lessen inflammation and helps cleanse the kidneys.
- Pansit-pansitan – this is an effective remedy for inflammation and pain.
- Juicing Therapy
Here’s a sample juice recipe for gout:
- Cure Gout Forever
Ingredients:
- 1 Pineapple
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2tsp. Turmeric powder
- 1 cup celery juice
- 1 inch Ginger
Procedure:
- Peel and chop the ingredients, clean, add 1 glass of water and blend. Place in a container and drink it regularly for a better result.
- One popular benefit of Pineapple is its ability to lessen inflammation of the joints. The bromelain found in pineapples reduces the protein complexes and more importantly, the anti-inflammatory effects it has poses a great effect in the treatment of gout.
- Remove Uric Acid (CCGL)
Ingredients:
- 1 Cucumber
- 2 Celery
- 1 slice Lemon
- 1 inch. Ginger
Procedure:
- Peel and chop the ingredients, clean, add 1 glass of water and blend. Place in a container and drink it twice a day for a better result.
- Cucumber has potent properties that help lessen gout pain and decrease uric acid levels. It also helps clean the kidneys.
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