Arthritis is a well-known and well-heard-of disease. Everybody knows about it. Gout is one of the less common but more complex type of arthritis. It causes inflammation or swelling in small joints and causes a pain that is very severe and almost unbearable.
Though studies are still going on to find out the exact causes of gout, uric acid is known to be one of them. Uric acid is present in the body waste and is passed out through urine or faeces. But when the uric acid in the body increases then the problem begins. The kidneys can’t filter huge amounts of uric acid and so the uric acid mixes with the blood and travels to the whole body. Up till now, everything can be said to be fine. But if the uric acid levels rise, then crystals start to form. These crystals, through blood, reach the joints and settle there and get deposited. When large deposits of these crystals are formed, it leads to gout. It causes swelling and a lot of pain in that joint.
Gout occurs normally in the knee, ankle or feet. More commonly it is found to be the area near the bigger toe that is affected. But what causes uric acid to go up so much? Many factors can be involved. Drinking too much of alcohol can cause it. Also, it can be a result of the intake of too much sweet carbonated drinks. Also, inactiveness, kidney problem, etc. can also make the uric acid rise. Some people have high uric acid levels by birth and such people don’t experience gout. Also, most of the normal people with normal uric acid level don’t experience it. But it is very important to keep uric acid level at check to avoid gout.
Treatments are given by doctors. Though gout is severely painful, it can also be solved with home remedies. Eating pineapple or drinking pineapple juice can be very good in case gout as it is a natural pain-killer and anti-inflammatory. Baking soda and Epson salt are also a great home cure for it. But the most famous is the cherry juice gout remedy. When it comes to getting gout home remedies cherry juice stands on the first position always. It has the natural ability to decrease the uric acid level along with decreasing the pain, inflammation and other symptoms. In gout remedies cherry juice is considered the best when it is sour and also it is to be made sure that nothing else other than only cherries is to be added to the juice, and sweeteners are to be kept away from even thoughts. But it must be realised that there is no true cure for gout and treating it with home remedies is just to ease the pain and gout flare-ups. Do seek medical attention immediately when you experience a gout to avoid complications.
Offers a variety of potential health and medicinal benefits.
Antioxidants
Tart cherries are bursting with the antioxidant benefits of five different anthocyanins, as noted by the University of Michigan Health System. Antioxidants from tart cherries are readily absorbed and keep your bloodstream antioxidants elevated for up to 12 hours after you've eaten them. A study published in the August 2004 issue of the journal "Behavioural Brain Research" found that tart cherry anthocyanins may reduce joint pain and inflammation. In the animal study, doses of 400 milligrams per kilogram body weight of anthocyanins produced comparable benefits to the prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin. Researchers concluded that the pain-relieving benefits of tart cherry may due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of anthocyanin compounds.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Metabolic benefits of tart cherry juice may include improved insulin, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, according to the National College of Natural Medicine. A study published in the October 2009 issue of the "Journal of Medicinal Food" found that anthocyanins in tart cherries influence the genes that control the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. In the animal study, high-fat diets supplemented with 1 percent tart cherry powder resulted in lower cholesterol levels, decreased abdominal fat and decreased inflammation. Researchers conclude that tart cherries decrease risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Exercise Recovery
Muscle recovery time after exercise may be quicker with tart cherry juice concentrate, according to M Lambercht, editor of the book "Acute Topics in Sport Nutrition." A study of long distance runners found that daily consumption of tart cherry juice concentrate for 5 days before, during and two days following a marathon resulted in improved strength, decreased inflammation, decreased levels of oxidized lipids and reduced recovery time. Researchers believed that the antioxidant effects of tart cherry juice improve muscle recovery following strenuous exercise. The study was published in the December 2010 issue of "Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports".
Melatonin
Tart cherries are a good natural source of melatonin, the brain hormone that regulates your body's internal clock. Melatonin is also an effective remedy for some forms of insomnia, according to CoxHealth. A study published in the December 2012 issue of the "European Journal of Nutrition" found that 7 days of supplementation with tart cherry juice improved volunteers' length of sleep and ability to fall asleep and remain asleep. Researchers concluded that tart cherry juice may be beneficial for improving sleep quality and managing sleep disorders.
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