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Gout
Contributor: KathiG
Gout Gout is a form of Arthritis marked by sudden attacks of painful, inflamed joints. it is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) as well as stiffness in a joint or joints. Without treatment, gout attacks tend to recur and may cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. gout is most common in men. When uric Acid levels in the blood are too high, uric Acid may form crystals that accumulate in the joints. The exact cause of hyperuricemia sometimes goes undiscovered, although inherited factors (genes) seem to play a role. Gout can seem to flare up without specific cause or can be brought on by factors such as being overweight, eating meats and seafood that are high in chemicals called purines, taking certain medications (especially aspirin and diuretics), and drinking too much alcohol. people who have gout may have a few very painful attacks in one or two joints, usually the big toe, foot, ankle, or knee joints. the attack can last a few days or as long as several weeks, and then the symptoms disappear completely. another attack may not occur for months or years. This anti-inflammatory herb is known for it’s specific arthritic properties. It promotes digestion and action of the liver and gall bladder. It helps fatigue, weakness and Weight Loss. In osteo- and rheumatoid Arthritis, boswellia has been shown to have anti-inflammatory action similar to nsaids, without stomach irritation. it improves Circulation to joints and improves pain, stiffness, inflammation and it a wonderful tonic.
Causes
Gout is caused by too much uric Acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). Hyperuricemia usually does no harm, and most people with high levels of uric Acid in the blood never develop gout.
Symptoms
Treatment
Bogbean (menyanthes trifoliate)
Curcumin (tumeric/curcuma longa)
Tumeric stimulates the body’s natural anti-inflammatory corticosteroids. It’s a very effective natural antihistamine and antioxidant for hives and a variety of inflammatory
skin ailments. it also protects the liver against toxins.
Boswellia (boswellia serrata)
Barberry root bark (berberis vulgaris) (aka, oregon grape)
This herb has been used for kidney stones, gout, rheumatism, liver and gallbladder disorders and dry skin diseases.
