Sunday, March 15, 2009

How to Treat Gout Without Drugs

I recently read a report on the internet entitled, "The Drug Companies Are Killing Us." It actually could save your life. Simply because it is of the utmost importance that gout is treated without taking harmful medication. The most commonly used gout treatment medications are corticosteroids. These are extremely dangerous. These medications can lead to eye damage, bone loss, and even death. People are not raising red flags about these drugs for no reason. Even though the doctors claim it takes years for this damage to occur damage can really occur weeks after your first use. The bottom line is you need to stay away from drugs.

So if we should not take drugs how can we treat gout? Usually the biggest contributors to gout are poor choice of diet and alcohol consumption; especially beer. It may be rough but avoid alcohol at all costs. Foods like red meat, fish and any rich foods also must go. These types of foods contain chemicals that increase uric acid accumulation which causes painful inflammation. By avoiding this we can avoid pain.

Changing your lifestyle also involves reducing your risk factors. You must make sure that your weight is in the recommended range for your height. Many people who suffer from gout are overweight. If you are eating the right diet you will also start to lose weight. Cut out the red meat and rich food. I enjoy a good protein shake in the mornings and after working out.

Another important aspect is making sure that you really understand what the difference is between low calorie diets and low fat diets. Low fat diets help alleviate painful gout and low calorie diets only make the symptoms worse because low calories raise the uric acid output. Like I said earlier this increases inflammation and joint pain.

Below you will find a review of a great resource that will aid you in the battle against gout naturally without using any drugs. Take the necessary steps to stop your gout suffering today.

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