Cherries for gout

After a few wines I have gout on my left foot. I am have two jars of cherries to eat over today 3rd Jan 2015 Balancing with anti-oxidants. Gout is a common form of arthritis characterised by recurrent attacks of extreme pain, swelling and redness. Gout is more common in men, and often several men of the one family can be affected by gout.

While most other types of arthritis develop slowly, an attack of gout happens suddenly, often overnight. The most commonly affected joint is the big toe, but gout may be experienced in the feet, ankles and knees, and less commonly in the elbows, hands and other joints. For some people, even the weight of a bed sheet can cause intolerable pain.

Suggestions to help in the self-management of gout include:

• Maintain a healthy body weight. If you do need to lose weight, make sure your weight loss is gradual as ‘crash’ diets can increase uric acid levels.
• Cut down on alcohol consumption and avoid binge drinking.
• Keep hydrated – drink plenty of water.
• Consult a dietician to get advice on a healthy and well balanced diet
• Exercise regularly – aim to complete at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week.
• Work closely with your doctor to prevent further attacks and actively manage your condition. I just had the two jars of the cherries...gout gone

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