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Medicine. Alternative therapies for everyday symptoms.
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GOUT: Swelling, inflammation and very painful joints often in
the toes and feet. It is generally caused by a buildup of crystallized
uric acid, stress or some BP medications. May be accompanied with a high
fever, and repeat attacks can cause damaged bones.Self Help – (1) a
low purine diet is recommended. (2) Drink/eat black cherries/juice for 1-4
weeks until resolved. (3) Be Patient!!! |
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| Alternative Therapy |
Suggestions |
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Acupuncture |
Clear heat and dampness along the gallbladder
and stomach meridians. |
Ayurveda
(India) |
Herbs: Triphala. Kaishore guggulu, garlic, boswelia.
Diet: High fibre, low protein. Consult your health care provider. |
Food Therapy/
Nutrition |
High protein foods cause elevated
uric acids (Avoid: caffeine, meats, alcohol, shellfish, sardines,
kidney beans). Drink 6-8 glass of water or more a day. Eat: alfalfa, leafy greens,
carrots, celery, kale, parsley, watercress, seaweeds, wheatgrass, black
cherries, apples, lemons, pears, pineapple, strawberries, green beans,
dandelion greens, turnip, leeks, cabbage. |
Herbology,
Western |
Massage Oils: Marigold, peppermint, lavender,
chamomile, geranium. Poultice: comfrey & marigold. Compress: Plantain or ginger.
Tinctures: celery root w/seeds, yarrow or gravel root. Herbs: Wall
germander, burdock root, dandelion root, devils claw, horsetail, juniper,
kelp, psyllium seed, yucca, fenugreek seeds, gentain root, hydrangea
(leaves & root). Oat Straw tea in bath water. |
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Holistic |
See Definitions |
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Homeopathy |
Coccus cacti-Uric Acid and more. Remedies are based on
specific associated symptoms. |
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Naturopathic |
Ascorbate vitamin C w/bioflavonoids and rutin,
B complex w/B6 and pantothenic acid, liquid K with vitamin E and niacin,
glycine. Cal Magnesium, vitamin A, aloe vera juice or white birch mineral water,
Green drinks w/potassium, kelp, burdock. Nettle eliminates poisons.
Teas: celery seed, wintergreen. |
Traditional
Chinese
Medicine |
Aduki beans, celery, cherries,
water. If damp heat exists recommend an alkalizing diet. |
* Disclaimer: The information found in this website has not
been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The suggestions on
this site are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.
Before implementing any of these suggestions, it is recommended that you consult
your healthcare practitioner for an evaluation and treatment plan. Every
person’s chemistry is different (i.e. DNA, blood type, and chemistry) and the
way someone reacts to a suggestion may be different from another.
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