Water And Gout
Imagine waking up in the
middle of the night, in excruciating pain from a throbbing big toe. This could
be a sign of your first gout attack
Gout is a painful disease that is caused by
deposits of uric acid crystals in the bloodstream, ending up in the joints of
the body.
It is characterized by pain, swelling, redness,
and heat/inflammation as well as stiffness in a joint or joints. 
Gout is also a form of
arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, and is most common in men.
The attack can last a few days or as long as
several weeks, and then the symptoms can totally disappear, not to return for
months or years.
If left untreated, it can lead to more serious
forms of arthritis.
In addition, people on high protein diets are
actually consuming more meat, which means they are at risk for consuming uric
acid found in their food source. 
Mustard – For pain relief,
prepare a paste by mixing one part whole wheat powder and one part mustard
powder with water. Apply this paste on the aching body part and leave overnight
for effective gout pain relief.
Ginger – If you suffer
gout in the toes mix water and 1/3 cup of ground ginger. Soak the feet in this
mixture for 30 minutes which will cause sweating and therefore eliminate uric
acid. It is important to bathe after as ginger could cause skin irritation once
the skin dries.
There are endless home remedies out there. We
are not all hardwired the same way, so don’t give up and continue trying
several remedies until you find one that works for you.
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Imagine waking up in the
middle of the night, in excruciating pain from a throbbing big toe. This could
be a sign of your first gout attack
Gout is a painful disease that is caused by
deposits of uric acid crystals in the bloodstream, ending up in the joints of
the body.
It is characterized by pain, swelling, redness,
and heat/inflammation as well as stiffness in a joint or joints.
Gout is also a form of
arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, and is most common in men.
Gout was once thought of as a disease that only
affected the rich and famous, as drinking lots of alcohol and eating rich foods
are a cause to the disease.
Those activities are associated with the glitz
and glamour of show biz! Alcohol is a symptom though, and we know that's not
just for the stars!
How gout happens is this: The body produces too much uric acid, or does not
excrete it with the urine.
The
excess uric acid may not be able to be removed by the kidneys, which then
builds up and may form crystals in bloodstream, which find their way to their
final destination- the joints.
Causes of crystal formation include drinking too
much alcohol, taking medications that may increase the uric acid concentration,
eating foods that are high in purines (liver, peas, beans) and being
overweight.
Experts say that while alcohol is a key factor,
metabolism has more to do with it, so weight is important to take into
consideration.
Gout begins with an attack, usually in the
middle of the night, with extreme swelling and throbbing in
the joints, and most commonly in the big toe.
Gout is in fact a recurring disease. People who
have gout may have a few very painful attacks in one or two joints, usually the
big toe, foot, ankle, or knee joints.
The attack can last a few days or as long as
several weeks, and then the symptoms can totally disappear, not to return for
months or years.
If left untreated, it can lead to more serious
forms of arthritis.
Natural Home Remedies
Water is one of the best home remedies for gout.
For starters, since water can serve as a joint
lubricant, one who is at risk for gout should be sure to drink plenty of
fluids.
Also, being that gout can be
caused by frequent alcohol intake, it can leave people dehydrated.
Beer is the worst type of
alcohol to drink in terms of getting gout, as in contains more purines than any
other alcoholic beverage.
Water will help dilute uric acid, but the real
benefit is in its ability to help excrete the acid. Water makes it easier for
the kidneys to excrete uric acid and makes it less likely that it will form
crystals, thus hopefully preventing the next gout attack.
Dehydration can also lead to kidney infections,
stones and even failure. All this can create that excess uric acid that causes
gout in the first place.
In addition, people on high protein diets are
actually consuming more meat, which means they are at risk for consuming uric
acid found in their food source.
Drinking more water can flush the body of these
harmful toxins. Drinking more water can also help someone overweight lose
excess weight, or maintain proper weight.
Gout Friendly Foods
Cherries – Sweet
or sour, as long as it is fresh! Research shows that cherries have an
antioxidant called anthocyanins that help relieve inflammation as well as
reduce the flare ups of gout attacks. Consume about 15 cherries a day,
preferably as soon as you wake up.
Apples – The
malic acid found in apples is believed to neutralize the uric acid and afford
relief to gout sufferers.
Mustard – For pain relief,
prepare a paste by mixing one part whole wheat powder and one part mustard
powder with water. Apply this paste on the aching body part and leave overnight
for effective gout pain relief.
Ginger – If you suffer
gout in the toes mix water and 1/3 cup of ground ginger. Soak the feet in this
mixture for 30 minutes which will cause sweating and therefore eliminate uric
acid. It is important to bathe after as ginger could cause skin irritation once
the skin dries.
There are endless home remedies out there. We
are not all hardwired the same way, so don’t give up and continue trying
several remedies until you find one that works for you.
Several factors beyond dieting influence the
course of gout flare-ups; such as the level of emotional distress, including
your attitude.
RELATED POSTS:
Does The Amount Of Water A Person Drinks Affect His Risk
Level For Coronary Heart Disease?
CLICK HERE . . .
.
The
Importance Of Water And Your Health
CLICK HERE . . .
.
Water And Headaches
CLICK HERE . . .
...
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