Gout can be treated with these 5 easy tips. Before you can treat this common form of arthritis, it is important to understand the underlying causes. Fact! Gout is the most painful form of arthritis known to man. Fact! It affects approximately 2.1 million Americans. The majority of those affected are men. Fact! Fact! Fact! Gout is a condition that has no cure. However, many people who have it have found a way to manage their symptoms. Gout has been around for centuries. Benjamin Franklin was a victim of this debilitating disease.
Reserach
Research shows that 9/10 sufferers are men, and the majority of them are between 40-50 years old. This disease is also associated obesity, hypertension (high cholesterol), diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension (high blood sugar). What causes it? Gout is usually caused by an excess of uric acids in your body. Your body isn’t flushing the acid properly, so the uric acids build up in your joints and form uric crystallines. Most often, crystals form in your big toe joints. Gout is now better understood thanks to science and increased research. Gout can be completely eliminated if the sufferer is proactive about their condition. These 5 secrets can help you feel like a 20-year-old again.
Take Note
- Do not take painkillers! Some people have done more damage to their joints than they should by taking painkillers. Most doctors will prescribe painkillers to their patients. Many people fall for the trap of using medication to mask their pain. While the patient may think the pain is gone, it could cause more damage and disfigurement to the joint.
- Pay attention to the label! If you’re like most people, you may be taking medication for another condition. Be sure to read and understand the labels! Many of our customers were on medication that caused gout attacks. This problem can be caused by almost 40 medications.
- Your Diet Gout treatment can start with your diet. Keep a food diary and record everything you eat during the day. You’ll be able to identify foods that might be causing your attack. You will soon notice which foods are causing your uric acid attack.
- Water! I was reading an article about 101 ways water can improve your health. Number 76 was about preventing gout, flushing your body and flushing it. Water flushes out toxins, plaques, cholesterol, chemicals, and even uric acids. Drinking at least 12 glasses of water daily can flush out uric acid crystals.
- Vitamins! Research on gout has shown that many sufferers are low in key vitamins. Studies have shown that gout symptoms can be aggravated by a deficiency of vitamins A, B5 or E. You can supplement them, or find out which fruits have the most vitamins. These five tips can help you start your gout treatment.