By Meera Watts
Submitted 2012-01-31 14:37:26
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Gout is one of the most critical and frequently recorded diseases in the history of medical world. Acute joint pain, inflammation, swollen skin, redness and warmness of the skin are some of the most common unbearable symptoms of the disease. Gout is sort of a metabolic arthritis which is caused by the uric acid build up in the joints and the tendons. The main source of the high uric acid build up in the body comes from the high purines foods are mostly acquired from the foods that we ingest. Avoiding these high purine foods and ensuring the foods that help in reducing the uric acid level from the blood should be maintained in the daily diet to prevent the further attack of gout.
Here are some foods that help in reducing the uric acid level from the blood and thus help in preventing the attack of gout. These foods complement the systematic gout treatments prescribed by the healthcare professional.
Cherries
Cherries are said to be on top of the food remedies for the gout. Studies have proved that regular consumption of the cherries can effectively reduce the uric acid level in the blood and can help in the treatment of the gout. Eating 30 to 40 cherries a day help in preventing the recurrent gout attack.
Fresh vegetable and fruit juices
Fresh vegetables and fruit juices are good for preventing the gout attack. If you can drink the juice of carrot, beet and cucumber regularly you can effectively prevent the gout problem. For getting the best result, you can mix 300 ml of carrot juice, 100 mil of beet juice and 100 ml of cucumber juice and can drink it as many times you want to have it. This is an excellent cure for the gout problem.
French Beans
The inclusion of the French beans may startle you because beans are high purine foods. However, French beans are exception and the juice of the French beans helps in reducing the pain and swelling of the affected joints.
Apple
The active compound found in the apples is known as Malic Acid which can effectively neutralize the effects of the uric acid present in the bloodstream. Eating an apple every day helps in preventing the gout.
Banana
Bananas are good for the gout patients. Eating 8 to 10 bananas for consecutive four days helps in reducing the pain and swelling of the affected joints. Eating bananas on regular basis helps in curing and preventing the attack of gout.
Lime
Lime contains Vitamin C which helps in strengthening the tissues of the surrounding joints. Doctors suggest the gout patients to drink fresh lime juice every day. It can effectively reduce the pain and swelling of the joint areas. Moreover, the citric acid present in the lime juice helps in eliminating the purines and the uric acid deposits in the joint areas. For ensuring the best result, the gout patient should drink one glass of fresh lime juice in the morning and in the evening.
These are the best food remedies for preventing and treating the problems of gout. It is always wise to rely on the natural remedies alongside the doctor prescribed medicines. However, you should always consult your doctor about the regular food diets.
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