Gout results due to the unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle of modern age people. Sometimes hereditary and high blood pressure levels may be the underlying cause. Obesity, too much of alcohol consumption also adds to the primary cause. When uric acid in blood reaches a very high level, needle like crystals start depositing in the joints, tendons and cartilages of human body resulting in abnormal swelling and inflammation of that joint, followed by acute pain. Generally the toes get swelled abnormally due to gout. Severe cases of gout often lead to a disfigured and crippled body. Though predominant in males, women do suffer from gout after menopause when the estrogen production is lowered drastically.
A simple solution which most prefers, to reduce the gout pain attacks is to take painkillers, but is the basic cause is not cured there is no end in taking painkillers. The side effects of painkillers cannot be ignored and prolonged use often leads to an addiction to it.
Natural curing of gout starts with the lowering of uric acid levels in blood. Food rich in purines, (the metabolism of which raises the uric acid level in bloods) like red meat, shell fish, eggs must be totally avoided. Flushing of the uric acid by drinking plenty of water reduces its levels significantly. Taking a glass of baking soda solution in water daily also gives good results as it neutralizes the uric acid in the body maintaining a definite pH level. Milk and yoghurt also gives good result.
Intake of good quantities of cherries, blueberries go a long way in curing gout as these are loaded with Vitamin A, B5 and E. A cup of cherry daily will suffice. Some prescribe taking foods rich in Vitamin C, but those who have kidney problems must be cautious about the intake of Vitamin C. Cherries not only provide relief from pain but reduces the inflammation as well. Bananas also provide a good natural way of curing gout. Potassium present in the banana reacts with the uric acid in blood, thus flushing it out of the body.
A change in the life style is must. Apart from alterations in diet some physical exercises must be carried out at the same time to get complete relief from gout. Being a couch potato will only worsen the situation. Some stretching exercises regularly around the affected joints and muscles prove to be fruitful in curing gout.
Just some moderate alterations in the life style and adopting some healthy food habits can keep one running and hopping throughout the life. After all physical impairment is the most undesirable thing.
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