Gout is a disease that results from excess uric acid in the blood stream. Uric acid crystallizes and accumulates in the joints. Natural remedies to cure gout include the use of nutrient supplements, herbs and diet restrictions.
Nutrient Supplements
Liquid kyolic with vitamin B1 and B12 aids in the reduction of stress and also reduces joint pain.
Complex B vitamins that contain 100 mg. of each major B vitamin promote proper digestion and also relieve stress that may result in poor circulation, which could lead to gout inflammation.
Take 3,000 to 5,000 mg. of vitamin C daily. Vitamin C reduces the serum uric acid levels in the blood stream.
The consumption of a 200 IU vitamin E supplement improves circulation and may reduce the occurrence of gout inflammation.
Herbs
Alfalfa is known to reduce the amount of serum uric acid levels in the blood. Consuming 2,000 to 3,000 mg daily is recommended. This can be met by using a tablet or capsule supplement.
Boswellia and turmeric (curcumin) both have strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Mix wintergreen oil and cayenne powder to make paste that can be rubbed on affected areas. A sharp pain may occur when paste is first applied to affected area. Pain should diminish after reoccurring use.
Celery seed extract also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Diet Recommendations
When a gout attack occurs, eat only raw fruits and vegetables for two weeks. Eat lots of blueberries, strawberries and cherries, as these neutralize uric acid and have antioxidant properties.
Avoid anchovies, shellfish, asparagus, meat gravies, mushrooms, mussels, sardines, peanuts and sweetbreads, as these are all purine-rich foods. Purines are organic compounds that aid in the formation of uric acid.
Drink lots of water. Proper hydration promotes the excretion of uric acid.
Do not drink any alcohol if you suffer from gout attacks. Alcohol increases the production of uric acid and reduces uric acid excretion.
Do not eat any foods that have been fried in oil. Fried fats quickly destroy vitamin E which results in the release of uric acid.
Do not consume meat during a gout attack. Meat contains very large amounts of uric acid.
References
- Presciption for Nutritional Healing: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs and Food Supplements (4th Edition, 2006) Phyllis A. Balch CNC
