Prevent Gout

Anyone with gout should
have an interest in
preventing further attacks.

In preventing gout you have to be
realistic about your own lifestyle.

Do you take care of yourself?

Fluids like water, cherry juice,
low fat or skim milk can
help prevent gout.

Coffee is OK, in moderation

Low fat dairy products can
decrease the levels of uric acid
while green tea is full of antioxidants
that flush out uric acid.

Carbonated sodas have high sugar
while alcoholic beverages cause
uric acid retention.

Maintain an appropriate body
weight as it will reduce problems
associated with gout.

It is essential that you slowly
lose weight with a balance of
healthy food and exercise.

Dropping your weight rapidly
and using diuretics can actually
trigger gout attacks.

Eating healthy is the
best way to prevent gout.

Chicken is a good source of protein.
Beans and legumes are also
good protein sources

Some seafood like shellfish should
be avoided as it increases uric acid
levels and almost any fish you eat
needs to be low in fat.

Once you feel that you have an
attack of gout, eat fresh fruits like
strawberries and cherries to prevent
it from getting worse.

Fruits may not cure gout but
it can lessen the effects of a possible
full blown gout attack.

Over-the-counter medication
should be used with caution
as these products may increase
uric acid in the body.

Gout can be prevented through a
combination of remedies.

By losing weight and eating healthy
will make you look and feel better
than you did before.

If gout problems persist then
your physical and mental state will
suffer as these attacks get worse as
time goes on.

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