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Home & Herbal Remedies for Increased Uric Acid Level (Gout)

About Uric Acid

Uric acid – C5H4N4O3, is the bye-product formed during the purine metabolism in liver and is washed out of the blood by kidney through urine.

Normal level of uric acid in the blood is 2.4-6.0 mg/dL (female) and 3.4-7.0 mg/dL (male). A raised uric acid level in the blood can trigger inflammation and pain in smaller joints. Males are more prone to this condition than females. Major symptoms due to increased uric acid levels are pain and inflammation of joints. It initially affects the smaller joints then gradually spreads to other joints. There will be tenderness and redness in the inflamed joints (arthritic condition called as gout). Kidney stones may also occur due to raised uric acid levels.

Causes of High Uric Acid

A raised uric acid level is often caused when the kidney fails to completely wash out the uric acid from blood. High levels of purine rich diet, overweight, lack of exercise, gluten allergy, diabetic tendency etc may trigger this slowing down of kidney. Purine Rich Diet are:-

Organ meat – Liver, Kidney, Brain
Meat –Especially Red Meat, Goat, Beef, Pork
Fish – Sardine, Tuna, Mackerel, Scallops, Mussels
Others – Non Fibrous Carbohydrate Diet like White Bread and White Rice, Maida Flour, Peas, Soybeans and Green Peas, Asparagus, Mushroom and Alcohol including Beer.

Normally the blood holds an alkaline pH of 7.35. When the uric acid in the blood increases, the alkaline pH of blood changes to acidic. This acidic blood becomes a great stage for various diseases including infections. This decreases the body immunity and also affects various organs including heart and liver.

Home Remedies to Reduce the Increased Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

There are some home remedies to reduce the increased uric acid:-

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Limit purine rich diet
Stay hydrated – drink at least 15 glasses of water per day
Avoid alcoholic beverages completely – alcohol absorbs the water content from the body causing dehydration.
Include plenty of fruits (vitamin c and vitamin e rich) in the diet especially which are sour in taste and fresh. Include pine apple, Indian goose berries, west Indian cherries, lemon, papaya, strawberry, apple
Not juices but fruits – it is better to have fresh fruits than having fruit juices or any other canned juices. Juices contain more fructose than fresh fruits. Fructose can trigger the increase of uric acid levels in blood.
Pine apple – Have pineapple every day. The protein digesting enzyme bromelain is very abundant in pineapple. This bromelain alkaloid has anti inflammatory properties and decreases the uric acid.
Raw papaya – Raw papayas are very beneficial to reduce uric acid. It also helps to reduce the joint pain associated with increased uric acid. It can be taken in any of the following ways.
Eating raw papayas as a vegetable salad.
Raw papaya juice (without adding sugar) with lime juice early in the morning in empty stomach.
Raw papayas are boiled in water and 1 tsp green tea is added. This then cooled in room temperature and can be taken with pure honey or lemon.
1\4 tsp of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is added to 2 glasses of water and is taken. This mixture can help the blood to regain its alkaline ph.
Include moringa leaves in the diet.
2 tsp of oats is boiled for 3 minutes in 1 cup of water along with 1\4 tsp salt. This can be taken for dinner.
Water boiled with kokilaksha (hygrophila auriculata) can be taken instead of using plain water.
1 small piece fresh turmeric + 1 small piece ginger + 1 small piece cinnamon + 5 black pepper. All these are crushed well and boiled in 3 glasses of water and reduced to 2 glasses. 1 glass each is taken in the morning and evening for 2 weeks. Curcumin (from turmeric) enhances more potential in presence of piperine (from pepper). This normalizes the liver function. Curcumin and piperine, along with cinnamyl acetate (from cinnamon) corrects the carbohydrate cycle and helps to regain the alkaline ph of blood. Zingiberene (from ginger) has anti inflammatory properties and helps to reduce the joint pain.
Include apple cedar vinegar in your diet – helps to break down the uric acid crystals
Misconception on tomatoes – some may confuse on tomato to cause increased uric acid level. But actually tomato has 90% water and is low in purine content. Hence it is very beneficial in raised uric acid level.
Daily exercise well according to your body tolerance level.

Management of Increased Uric Acid Level in Ayurveda

According to WHO, the best management for increased uric acid levels in blood is by Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, both shodana and shaman management is made in use. In severe cases, cleansing and purification therapy like vasthi is used.

Gout Care Pack by Planet Ayurveda is wonderful herbal combination that is advised for high uric acid or gout. It’s a set of 4 medicines namely Punarnava capsules, Kishore Guggulu, Navkarshik Churna and Giloy Capsules.

1) Navakarshik Churna – Highly effective in increased uric acid levels of blood. It corrects the protein metabolism and cleanses the blood. It is very effective for pain management in arthritic condition. As the name indicates it contains nine ingredients, each taken in karsha pramana (12 gms). The ingredients are amalaki (emblica officianalis), haritaki (terminalia chebula), vibhitaki (terminalia bellerica), neem (azadirachta indica), vacha (acorus calamus), manjishta (rubia cordifolia), katuki (piccorrhiza kurrao), guduci (tinospora cordifolia), daruharidra (berberis aristate). It balances the tridoshas.

2) Kaishore Guggul – It is taken along with navakarshika choorna. It helps to enhance the potency of navakarshika churna. It balances and normalizes the aggravated vata. It has anti inflammatory and immune modulator properties.

3) Giloy Capsules– Tinospora cordifolia is used for diabetes, high cholesterol, upset stomach, lymphoma and other cancers, hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, fever, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), gonorrhea, syphilis. Also helps to boost the immune system.

4) Punarnava Capsules – Boerhavia Diffusa – very effective for pain relief. It is very well known for its anti inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is widely used for revitalizing the lives and also helps in cleansing the blood. This is also good for kidney health.

The Magic Of Nature – Health Benefits of Pure Shilajit

Overview

Shilajit is also known as mineral pinch.
It is a wonderful gift given by the nature to human. Basically, shilajit is a tar like thick substance and most commonly found in the Himalayas, Tibet Mountains, Altai mountains, karakuram.
Ayurveda, the ancient and traditional system of medicine which uses shilajit in the treatment of several diseases. It consists of minimum 85 minerals(ionic form), humic acids and triterpines.
Shilajit is composed by 2 words i.e., shila and jit. Shila means having the properties of rock and jit means any tarry substance.
In its natural form, it is present as a bituminous substance. It is compost of gummy and organic matter.
In Sanskrit, it is known as shilajatu, silajatu or shilajit. It is also known as asphaltum(botanical name).

Composition

The shilajit is found in a huge amount in the Himalayan mountains.
Shilajit is rich in nutrients like humic acid and fulvic acid and minerals. That is why the humic acid and fulvic acid are added into soil so as to achieve better plantation.
Nowadays, it is also known as weakness destroyer. Shilajit contains dibenzo alpha pyrones in it which is a strong antioxidant and helps in the protection of brain as well as nerves from damage by free radicals.
According to some researches, it is proved that by adding shilajit, coenzyme Q10 levels got increased by 29% which helps in energy boosting.
Another study was done in which individuals were given a daily dosage of 200mg shilajit extract for 15 days. As a result of which individuals feels more energetic. Due to this reason, shilajit is considered as energizer bunny component.

What are the Health Benefits of Shilajit ?

Traditionally, it was believed that shilajit can be used as a medicine and general restorative tonic as it helps in maintaining good health and in fighting against variety of diseases. It was also used as a medicine to cure common cold. It was also suggested to boost sexual performance and health. As per the Ayurveda, shilajit is considered as true rasayana which do not require any modifications and is already available in the healing form. The Major and Important Health Benefits Which You can not Ignore:-

Anti Inflammatory

In case of aches, sore, arthritis and rheumatism, shilajit is amazing and beneficial.
Daily usage will show better results.

Mind and Memory

It helps in increasing memory, ability to focus on a particular task and comprehension due to its nootropic properties.
The minerals present in the shilajit helps in conduction of nerve impulses and nerve signals in the body.

Fertility

According to some researches and studies, it is believed to increase the male as well as female fertility. For females, it is good for qualitative egg formation as well as for better menstrual cycle regulation. It was noticed that after taking shilajit for 8 weeks regularly, sperm count and sperm quality got raised, in males. For human sexual sphere, it is helpful and can be used as a dietary supplement.
It also helps in raising vigor and stamina.

Reduction of Stress

It helps in balancing stress causing hormones because of its androgen-like properties.
It also helps in making easy for your mind and body to cope up with the stress signals in a calmer and healthier way.
It helps in keeping the mind and body relax.
It also acts as a stress buster.

As a Immunity Booster

In double-blind placebo tests against common cold, it is proved to be effective over and over again. It acts as immunity booster, as it helps in boosting the immune system and in this way helps in fighting and getting rid of many diseases.

Antioxidant

Its antioxidative properties helps in flushing toxins out of the body and making our body healthy.
It is also used by some people as a dietary supplement because it is rich in anti-oxidants.
As it is rich in anti-oxidants, it is beneficial in rejuvenating cells of brain.
As shilajit is rich in anti-oxidants and minerals, it helps in keeping healthy mind as well as healthy body.

Metabolism

It helps in improving metabolism of the body due to the presence of trace minerals.
The active ingredients present in the shilajit helps in increasing metabolism as well as in cell rejuvenation.

Anti Diabetic

It helps the diabetic patients by lowering the increased blood sugar.

In arthritis

It helps to lower and decrease the joint inflammation as well as pain due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties.

Weight Loss

Shilajit helps in scrapping and removing the extra fat which is accumulated in the body. It is believed as an excellent herb in the obesity and weight loss.

Body Hydration

It helps in maintaing balance in body fluids as well as body electrolytes because of the presence of trace minerals in it.

Anti Aging

It can be used as a supplement due to its natural rejuvenating properties. It works as anti-aging by giving strength to bones and nourishment to the bones.

Conclusion

Shilajit, according to ancient ayurvedic system helps the body in several ways. It should be used in the form of dietary supplement. It has showed its support in memory, mood, vital nutrient’s absorption, energy, sharp intelligence, balanced blood sugar, optimal oxygenation and detoxification of the body for several years. As per Ayurveda, it is considered as king of herbs as it acts as anti-diabetic, anti-aging, anti stress, anti asthmatic and anti arthritis. It is considered as a wonderful agent in the weight loss. It also helps in increasing self confidence. It is used world wide due to its huge benefits.