Prevention of gout is needed for those who are part of the "at risk" for the disease: men and women after 40. At the same time, according to statistics, the stronger sex sick 15 times more than the fair sex.
The causes of gout
So what is gout and whether it is possible to prevent its development? Let's investigate.
This chronic disease - a consequence of metabolic diseases, in which uric acid in the blood is delayed. Due to the lack of water, this acid is converted into a salt needle crystals, which settle in the cartilage, ligaments, joints. When the manifestation of the first symptoms is important to promptly arrest the disease site, in order to avoid the development of its chronic form.
Improper diet - not the sole cause of gout. The catalyst may be:
- a genetic predisposition;
- an increase in body weight;
- taking certain medications.
Prevention of gout
1. Table 6 №
Immediately followed by a balanced diet. And it is better in advance. The number of purines - no more than 150 mg per day. Table number 6 is designed specifically for people with aching joints. It limited the intake of salt and fat.
2. Water
Drink need at least 2.5 liters of water daily. This will lower the level of uric acid. And it is better if the drink is not just abundant, but also alkaline - with alkali metals in the composition and their derivatives that block the damaging effects of acid.
3. Sweet cherry
Prevention of gout is possible, if you eat 200-250 grams of berries cherries every day. This is the opinion of doctors.
4. "No," potatoes
Starch capable of provoking arthritis. And as part of its many potatoes. Also in the list of undesirable products include eggplant, tomato, refined sugar, meat, coffee, chocolate.
5. "Exactly"
Acupuncture proved reduces the amount of uric acid and other catalysts joint disease.
6. Funds from the natural "medicine chest"
Useful homeopathic remedies, which is composed of:
- benzoic acid, relieve pain;
- Ledum marsh;
- Brion, that blocks acute pain during movement;
- Colchicum autumnale, eliminating nausea.
7. Supplements
Dietary supplements help the body to recover. When gout useful complexes with fish oil and docosahexaenoic acid (omega-3), vitamin B, E and C.
8. Devil's claw
Devil's claw (devil's claw) - effective homeopathic plant from Africa, whose root is used in medicines for gout. It proved that 60 grams of dry powder from baker's claw reduce pain in the spine and knees osteochondrosis. Contraindications for receiving devil's claw are diabetes and increased blood clotting.
9. Gymnastics, massage
At the initial stage of gout recommended sparing exercise: legs flexion sitting; walking on heels side / inner side of the stop; rotate the feet; rolling ball.
If struck by the small joints, effective massage and self-massage - the friction blurred motion toward the site of inflammation.
10. exceptions
Prevention of gout is ineffective if abused alcohol. Dangerous are also some medications: aspirin, diuretics.
Predisposed to gout patients with hypertension, diabetes, liver diseases, kidney.
At step I gout almost asymptomatic and is detected only by the results of certain tests. Therefore it is important to notice the changes in the body: lethargy, sweating, itching, which may indicate a problem.
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