Showing posts with label Gout. Show all posts
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Monday, September 8, 2014

Gout and Uric Acid

Being an imbiber of Red Wine and Beer, I have suffered gout on more occasions than I would like to admit.


To help alleviate the symptoms of uric acid crystallization in joints (gout),  juice and drink the following once or twice a day:-


– 1 medium-sized cucumber
– 2 ribs of celery
– A slice of lemon
– 1-inch young ginger root


Source:  Natural Cures, Not Medicine

I have also used a  regime of 1/2 - 1  teaspoon of Baking Soda (NaHCO3) in a cup (250ml) of water in the evening and a Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) either whole or diluted in a cup of water in the morning for both variety and blood alkalizing.  Use ACV also as a salad dressing.

If you are suffering from high blood pressure, Baking Soda may not be suitable for you.

Through out the day, drink 2 - 3 liters of water.

Eat a purine free diet. 

See also "Gout and You" website for other handy hints on purines and gout management.