How to Reduce Uric Acid Naturally in 3 Simple Steps
By: John Cielo
Submitted: 2010-06-29 02:44:59 | Word Count: 794
Want to know how to reduce uric acid naturally? Then you've come to the right place. Here, you'll discover the 3 simple, but fundamental, steps you need to take to lower your uric acid and prevent your gout returning time and again. And you do need to prevent recurring attacks because they can lead to permanent joint damage, as well as kidney damage.
In considering how to reduce uric acid naturally, you should know why - as a gout sufferer - you need to do this.
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Why You Need to Reduce Uric Acid
But what you first need to know is, where uric acid originally comes from. It is produced by the breakdown of vital chemical compounds in our bodies (and food) called purines. If your kidneys can't cope with the amounts of uric acid being produced by these purines, then excess, or high acid is retained in your bloodstream.
Unhealthy high levels of uric acid in your bloodstream collect in your joints and surrounding tissue in the form of needle-sharp crystals. The constant rubbing of these crystals in your joints lead to the symptoms of a gout attack, i.e. redness, swelling, inflammation and absolutely unbearable pain!
Treatment with Drugs
Normal, everyday drug-based treatment is used to attack the symptoms of gout. And sometimes the doctor will prescribe drugs to help reduce the high acid levels. The major problem with these drugs -- apart from some pretty nasty side effects -- are that they only work for as long as you are taking them. Once you are off them there is nothing to prevent more gout attacks.
Dangers of Recurring Gout Attacks
And preventing more gout attacks is very important indeed. You see, frequently occurring attacks of gout aren't just extremely painful, they can lead to some serious outcomes. These are things like permanent joint damage, kidney stones, and, more serious kidney problems. Plus, once you've had your first gout attack you are highly likely to have them ongoing.
So, now you see the need to figure out how to reduce gout naturally, without expensive drugs and their horrible side effects.
3 Natural Fundamental Steps
There are tons and tons of natural remedies to reduce uric acid and fight gout, but there are 3 fundamental steps that your have to use in conjunction with other natural remedies...
(1) Avoid excessive amounts of purines which are generally found in foods with animal protein.
As we've seen, purines produce uric acid, and, purines exist in our food as well as our bodies. So, as a gout sufferer, you don't want to be consuming high quantities of purine-rich food. Avoid high-purine food, and, eat no more than 6oz of lean meat / poultry and fish daily.
(2) Eliminate or severely limit alcohol consumption.
Alcohol limits the amount of acid that your body eliminates. So continual or binge drinking of alcohol can have a severe impact on reducing uric acid in your body. If you can't avoid it altogether, then limit yourself to 1 small drink per day. But beer I would avoid completely!
(3) Drink lots of water to help your kidneys flush uric acid out of your system.
Water helps your kidneys to process then expel excess uric acid from your body via the urine. Drink at least 12 x 8oz glasses everyday.
How to Lower Uric Acid Naturally
When the 3 steps above are used in conjunction with the selective use of herbs, fruits & vegetables, natural kidney cleanses, supplements, detoxing, weight management, lifestyle adjustments, etc. then you'll have learned how to reduce uric acid naturally.
Now, it can seem overwhelming to investigate all the issues, but, if it prevents future gout attacks and possible permanent damage, it will be well worth all the effort, wouldn't you agree?
You're in luck though. There's a gout report available online that has all the info. you need. It is what thousands of ex-gout victims worldwide have successfully used to prevent their gout returning. It also contains a special 2 hour gout pain relief program.
And it uses fully-researched, totally natural methods. So that you benefit two ways: (1) you get rid of your excruciating pain very fast, and, (2) you prevent your gout returning, so that you reduce the risk of permanent damage.
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