Uric Acid and Gout

Posted by Paul Davidson on 7 October 2009, 7:49 am

by Paul Davidson

Within our bodies lie a complex system of organs and tissues, and a wide range of metabolic and biochemical reactions taking place. The end result of all this activity can come in the form of nasty toxic substances which need to be removed for our bodies to remain in a comfortable and healthy state.

One of the nastier of these byproducts is a substance known as uric acid. Various body parts, such as the knees, toes and kidneys, can be affected by the crystals that form as a result of taking in too much uric acid.
If we put ourselves in the position of creating to much uric acid, we will eventually wind up with an affliction referred to as gout. Symptoms of gout include severe pain in joints, skin changing color, and loss of appetite, none of which is good.

There are many gout medications for sufferers to choose from; unfortunately, serious side effects from using them are possible. Natural gout remedies have become popular because of their lack of side effects. These natural gout remedies are simple and convenient, and offer much the same benefits as other gout remedies.

Vegetables and their juices have substances that nullify or neutralize the effect of uric acid and convert it into a harmless substance. A mixture of carrot juice, beet juice and cucumber juice, in the ratio 3:1:1, makes for a good gout remedy. This juice is said to treat patients with even severe gout conditions. It should be consumed in fairly large quantities though (at least half a liter a day), on a daily basis, to be effective. This may sound like a lot of liquid, but over the course of a day, it’s really not.

Fresh fruit offers similar benefits. Fruits and their juices help to speed up the recovery of those suffering from gout. Of the fruits that are available to gout sufferers, cherries may very well be the best choice, as the juice from cherries seems best to neutralize the uric acid and therefore help cure your gout. 20 cherries a day is what is recommended, and do this for at least two weeks.

The foods that you most want to stay clear of in large doses are tea, coffee, fried foods, meat, fish and eggs, as well as foods that are highly processed. Keep foods that are high in fat and carbs at a minimum as well.

Don’t be put off by the simplicity of these tips. They have worked for others and they can work for you too. Gout arises from chemical imbalances inside the body and by consuming the right food and drinks to restore the balance, the problem will disappear. And please don’t expect instant results, you have to persevere and show patience. As with other things in life, you sometimes have to wait a while to reap the benefits.

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