Gout is an inflammatory metabolic disease affecting the joints that causes severe pain and swelling as the main symptoms. But what are the causes and possible remedies for gout?
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousgotta means one metabolic disease of an inflammatory type in the joints which causes severe pain and swelling as the main symptoms. But what are the causes and possible remedies for gout?
Gout has been known since ancient times as the disease of the rich as in the past it was often food vices and excess alcohol that caused it. Especially the kings and the wealthy fell ill with gout as they consumed a lot of meat and foods rich in animal proteins.
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SYMPTOMS
The main symptoms of gout are undoubtedly the joint swelling which can appear and disappear depending on the course of the disease accompanied by acute pains and feeling of diffused heat. All this can manifest itself both during the day and, above all, at night, causing very annoying awakenings or even insomnia.
Generally the areas of the body most affected by gout are the feet (especially the big toe), knees and elbows. In some cases only a part is involved in others instead swelling and pain occur simultaneously in several points and in a short time.
Other symptoms that can result from gout are fever, loss of appetite and erythema in conjunction with the joint areas affected by the problem. When the gout has become chronic you can also create tophi or nodules visible from the surface of the epidermis which are nothing more than large deposits of uric acid.
Given the fatigue of the kidneys that try to dispose of excess uric acid, gout often brings with it also stone problems.
CAUSES
Upstream of gout there is an excess of uric acid in the blood which causes inflammation in the joints due to the deposition of urate crystals. This situation of great kidney suffering can be due to several causes: an unregulated diet in which it is exceeded with animal proteins and carbohydrates, low physical activity, a period of high stress but also inheritance to this kind of metabolic problem.
Gout tends to be it affects the male sex more especially after a certain age. In most cases the problem lies in a protein excess due to the excessive consumption of foods such as red meat, very fatty fish (including crustaceans) and refined cereals, all combined with an abundant dose of alcohol. And it is precisely on nutrition that we must act to keep gout at bay and prevent it from recurring.
REMEDIES
Nutrition
The first useful tip is to limit foods of animal origin as much as possible and refined foods, preferring instead whole grains, fresh and seasonal fruit and vegetables. In particular, it has been shown that some fruits are particularly useful in case of gout as they keep excess uric acid at bay and have anti-inflammatory power, among these cherries, sour cherries and sour cherries stand out.
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Beanie
Drinking plenty of water is important for detoxifying the body and thus eliminating uric acid. 2/3 liters of water are the recommended dose, to drink as much as possible between meals. It is important to drink plenty of fluids also to avoid the onset of kidney stones.
Ginger
It has been recognized that ginger helps eliminate excess uric acid better. Green light therefore to herbal teas based on ginger and the use of this root raw on dishes.
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Ribes nigrum
The mother tincture of Ribes nigrum is referred to as suitable remedy in case of rheumatism, arthrosis and gout. Ask your trusted herbalist for the quantity of drops most suitable to deal with this problem.
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Birch
Birch is a powerful draining very useful in case of gout also considering its anti-inflammatory qualities. This natural remedy stimulates diuresis and at the same time acts on the joints to decrease the problem.
Devil's claw
This natural remedy from the power painkiller it can be useful to act locally against severe discomfort due to gout. You can use the cream to massage in areas where pain is felt but also to take the remedy by mouth.
In case of gout, as well as other pathologies, always ask your doctor for advice before taking any remedy, even if natural.
