subject: Arthritis Herbal Remedies For Arthritis [print this page] For most people a simple stroll into their kitchens will open up a veritable medicine bag of goodies that can help the arthritis sufferer to both manage their condition and take remedial action. In fact you are probably already using some of the recommended natural goodies, but don't even know it.
A very interesting study was published in the 2004 edition of the New England medicine journal that reports some of the results of a gout related study. According to the study, diets that are high in protein should be avoided. Over 40% of the almost 47,150 men in the study who consumed high quantities of meat had an increased likelihood of getting the gout.
A daily consumption of seafood was even worse. Nearly 50% of the participants that consumed seafood had that likelihood of occurrence of gout. This means a diet high in meat and seafood can lead to an gout attack and lifetime of gout pain.
A correct gout diet and a healthy lifestyle are the best system of stopping and easing the indications of gout. Correct gout diet can both ease the suggestions of gout and stop injury and issues. The food that are known to have raised levels of purine are meats like pork, beef, lamb, birds, organ meats (brain, kidneys, liver and heart), fish and seafood (sardines, mackerel, oysters, caviar, calamari and crabs) and fat dairy foods like cheese, milk and butter.
If it is necessary, a tailored weight loss plan can be prescribed for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis and so, if you suffer from arthritis and need help, consult your doctor. Your therapist or doctor may also be able to recommend physical activities which are low impact and fun to do.
A lot of arthritis sufferers find that water exercises are ideal as they provide a good workout without at the same time damaging fragile muscles or intensifying joint stiffness and pain. Another good low impact activity is Yoga that can help you remain toned and improve your flexibility. Another excellent low impact activity that helps you remain healthy and maintain your weight is walking.
There are a lot of cowboys out there, so be very careful what you buy. You can usually tell the quality of the oil by the price you pay. If the fish oil is too cheap, the odds are that it has not been molecularly distilled to remove the impurities. Only buy an oil that has been molecularly distilled, this is to ensure you do not ingest the heavy metals and the toxins present in most fish and their oil.
You should try to pay attention to the foods you are eating, if you eat something new you should take note of it, especially if you experience knee pain after. Keep in mind that gout often attacks while you are resting, sleeping or have been immobile for a period of time.
