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Gout is one of the most common types of arthritis. It occurs when severe attacks suddenly take place in the joints, normally at the joint of the base of the big toe. These attacks are characterized by redness, tenderness, and intense pain.

There is no doubt about it – gout is painful. Gout “attacks,” as they are often called, can cause restless, broken sleep because of pain and inflammation. When a joint affected by gout becomes swollen and painful to the touch, even a light sheet may be too much to bear.

WHAT CAUSES GOUT?

Gout is more likely to affect men than women, though women are more susceptible to the condition post- menopause. Gout is on the rise in Western countries. Gout now affects millions and has been associated with a notable increase in obesity and hypertension. In the past 20 years, gout diagnoses have spread to include roughly 4 per cent of the population. Gout occurs when there is an overload of uric acid in the blood. While excess uric acid doesn’t always cause gout, it is possible for high levels of uric acid to form hard crystals around joints. The risk of Gout is greatly increased in those who are overweight, drink excess alcohol, or eat a diet high in purines – chemicals found in meat and fish. Taking diuretics can also lead to gout.

MEDICAL INTERVENTION OFFERS LITTLE RELIEF

Most sufferers will make a visit to their doctor for a painful case of gout. It’s important that gout is addressed early on since the condition left untreated can continue to burden and erode joints over time.

Doctors may use a blood test to measure uric acid and test for gout. In order to stop the painful attacks, a shot of corticosteroids may be administered. Corticosteroids are used to treat gout in large doses that are eventually tapered off. Rest and anti-inflammatory medicines are also prescribed.

This medical treatment may provide temporary relief, often within 24 hours, but it is not a long-term solution. Corticosteroids used for an extended period of time may come with side effects like osteoporosis, cataracts, and hip, shoulder, and knee joint damage, in some cases. Short-term side effects for corticosteroid drug use include nervousness, mood swings, insomnia, weight gain, fluid retention, increased risk of infection, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
This medical treatment for gout only slaps a band-aid on the issue.

Corticosteroid use does not come without side effects and cannot be used for long-term treatment. As research has already pointed out, increased instances of gout are directly related to obesity and hypertension. Gout is also related to diet – uric acid waste is created as a by-product when purines in food are broken down by the body.
The UK Gout Society confirms, “If you already suffer from gout, eating a diet that is rich in purines can result in a five-fold increase in gout attacks.”

TWO-PART GOUT TREATMENT PLAN TO FIGHT INFLAMMATION

Gout is difficult to manage with medical intervention if changes are not made to address the root cause of the disorder. With the right rehabilitation plan, gout pain is easy to alleviate on the road to recovery:

1. Gout Rehabilitation Part 1 – Really Healthy Foods:

Medical professionals agree that obesity is a risk factor for gout. Gout is an inflammatory condition further triggered by inflammatory foods in the diet. The only way to calm inflammation and maintain a healthy body weight is by eating Really Healthy Foods.

  • Cut out all inflammatory triggers – pastas, breads, cereals, pastries, white rice, potatoes, and sugary foods and drinks.
  • Avoid high-purine foods – liver, kidney, game, seafood, oily fish, and yeast extracts, such as beer.
  • Eat up to 14 portions of fresh or frozen vegetables a day (50 per cent raw juiced and organic recommended).
  • Eat 3-5 portions of beans, nuts, and seeds (nuts and seeds soaked and mashed).
  • Eat 3-5 portions of dark-skinned fruits, including avocado, a day.
  • Add healthy oils to the diet – hemp, krill, and olive oil, etc.
  • Drink 8 glasses of distilled or filtered water a day – with a pinch of bicarbonate of soda.
  • Add 3-5 teaspoons of sea or rock salt to food or a little water per day.

2. Gout Rehabilitation Part 2 – The Miracle Enzyme:

Serrapeptase is an anti- inflammatory enzyme called “The Miracle Enzyme.” Serrapeptase can be used, along with Really Healthy Foods, for pain and inflammation relief. Serrapeptase has been supported through clinical use of more than 25 years; it provides an effective, natural alternative to more harmful medications, including NSAIDs, without the risk of side effects.

One healthcare practitioner describes the effectiveness of Serrapeptase for gout treatment:

“I have a client who has suffered with a severe gout-like arthritic pain for 5 years, possibly as a result of taking ecstasy in his youth. His general health also suffered, he developed a lung problem and he was at a very low ebb. He was taking large doses of Ibuprofen, with little relief. He started taking Serrapeptase, but after 3 months he was still in some pain and was going to give up. I persuaded him to carry on and he started to improve. He is now fully recovered, playing golf and enjoying life again. He is absolutely delighted.”

Gout is a pain condition that can rob vitality and quality of life. Really Healthy Foods and Serrapeptase work hand-in- hand to get to the bottom of the issue – by fighting inflammation and removing uric acid crystals that cause gout.

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