Gout can be managed, treated or prevented with lifestyle adjustment – part 3
Gout treatment starts with your diet High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a dietary culprit that wrecks your uric acid levels, putting you at high risk of gout. Elevated blood sugar levels is the REAL underlying problem that causes the inflammation associated with gout, as well as the subsequent damage it inflicts on your body, specifically your joints. If you reduce your consumption of high-purine foods, you can still experience gout symptoms if you continue to ingest HFCS, which is mostly found in processed foods. If you consume more than two colas per day, you have an 85 percent higher risk …
How to treat, manage and prevent Gout with lifestyle adjustments – part 2
Making important lifestyle changes can help you to treat, manage and prevent Gout, here’s what you can do, 4 Things you can do about hyperuricemia (high uric acid): Tell your doctor, as well as all healthcare providers, about any other medications you are taking (including over-the-counter, vitamins, or herbal remedies). Always remind your doctor or healthcare provider if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, and / or heart disease. It is very important to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions regarding lowering your blood uric acid level and treating your hyperuricemia. If your uric acid blood levels are very …