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Food and Nutrition
Foods to be taken- Cherries contain anthocyanidins which help lower uric acid. Eat a cup of cherries, either fresh or canned, each day. Strawberries and blueberries are also good
- Apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, bananas, pineapple, berries, parsley, alfalfa sprouts and celery seeds all provide nutrients, enzymes and other gout-fighting agents.
- Foods high in potassium, such as dairy products, cantaloupe, bananas or orange juice.
- Eat moderate amount of purine-rich vegetables (spinach, cauliflower, mushrooms, legumes)
- Dairy products, especially low-fat products (low-fat yogurt and skim milk), may actually protect against gout
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Foods made with complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, brown rice, oats, and beans can be taken
- Organ meats (liver, kidneys, sweetbreads), Red meat (beef, pork, lamb) and Meat extracts (soup, broth, gravies)
- Seafood and Yeast products (beer and baked goods)
- Avoid alcohol and caffeinated products
- Limt the intake of sugar and its products
- Processed and fried foods
Yoga and Exercise
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Exercising a joint that is already inflamed can prolong the inflammation and cause more pain. Gently moving the joint through its range of motion can sometimes prevent stiffness.
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Exercises such as walking, swimming, dancing and cycling can be done in order to maintain a healthy weight.
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Stretching exercises promote the decrease of build-up of uric acid in the body.
- Ardhamatsyendrasana watch video
- Dhanurasana watch video
- Gomukahasana watch video
Home Remedies
- Apply icepacks or cold compressors on the affected joint to ease pain.
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Rest the affected joint until the attack eases
- Avoid foods high in purines
- You can apply haemorrhoid creams to the affected area to reduce inflammation.