Gout Arthritis
Gout Arthritis
You are what you eat. This is a very famous saying. What you eat does affect you and your well being. Effects of most diseases can be countered by improving ones diet.
Eating some foods and avoiding some will help you with rheumatoid arthritis. For example studies have shown that saturated fats could increase inflammatory response in the body. Food like bacon, steak, butter and cream are high in saturated fats and could increase pro inflammatory chemicals in the body known as prostaglandins. These chemicals cause pain, inflammation, swelling and joint destruction.
Omega-6 fatty acids are in vegetable oils and such oils are corn oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil and sesame oil. Consuming large and excessive amounts of omega-6 fatty acids can promote inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis thus the use of these when you have rheumatoid arthritis should be limited.
On the other hand omega-3 acids may have an anti-inflammatory reaction or effect in the body. These are the polyunsaturated fats and are found in cold water fish and nuts along with some other foods. Studies show that this acid has a positive effect on people with rheumatoid arthritis. These are also very helpful for people with cardiovascular diseases.
Foods with omega-3 fatty acids are cold water fish for example: salmon, tuna and trout. Walnuts, soybean, flaxseed and flaxseed old and canola oil are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
According to many experts and studies, a diet which is rich in fruits, vegetables and vitamin C might help rheumatoid arthritis patients and even to prevent it. Thus in short a Mediterranean type diet.
This diet consisting of large amounts of fruits and vegetables accompanied with olive oil and fish which are high in omega-3s. Fruits and vegetables along with grain and legumes are high in phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are chemicals present in plants and have disease fighting properties and also immune boosting antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium. Thus such a diet will be very good for rheumatoid arthritis patients.
what is the effective cure for gout arthritis?
There are three lines of treatment. The first is simply control of pain, for which your physician may prescribe an analgesic other than aspirin. The second treatment is control of inflammation caused by uric-acid crystals. For this your physician may prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug. Alfalfa is a good source of minerals and other nutrients that help to reduce serum uric acid. Take 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams daily in tablet or capsule form.
When an attack of gout strikes, eat only raw fruits and vegetables for two weeks. Juices are best.
Maintain a diet low in purines at all times. Purines are organic compounds that contribute to uric acid formation.
Consume plenty of quality water. Fluid intake promotes the excretion of uric acid.
Avoid rich foods such as cakes and pies. Leave white flour and sugar products out of your diet.
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