Say Go Out to Gout with Methi or Fenugreek

Around 8 months back I had gout attack on my right toe.  The symptoms appeared after I drove for continuously 12 hours.  When I reached my destination I and tried to get down from my car I was literally limping.  Until that time I had never felt any pain in my toes and was surprised.  I took a few steps and was literally not able to walk without assistance.  I though the pain may have been caused by the tight shoe and I was also trying to recall if I had hit anything hard with my toe during last few days which was causing the flare up.

I could not remember anything that time.  I took hot water with salt and dipped my toe in it and that provided some relief and I hopped that by next morning it should be fine.  But somehow next morning also the pain did not subside.  The next suspicion pointed  towards some sort of hairline fracture but I was not sure.

During the next few days the pain would reduce a little on taking hot water treatment but again increases in few hours.  I was not aware about what gout is and how it affects us that time.  I decided to visit a doctor and he saw the condition and told me to get an XRay done.  On seeing the XRay he mentioned that it was gout and it is caused by excess of Uric acid in the body.  The uric acid crystallizes and get deposited on the joints and that can cause lot of pain and immobility.  He recommended few drugs and mentioned that these need to be taken for life long which was really disappointing.  He also prescribed some prescription for anti inflammatory and painkillers.

I decided to do some research and also asked people on this disease.  I found that methi is really an excellent option for Gout treatment.  Methi is a common seed or spice which is used in India in almost all homes.  In english it is known as Fenugreek.  I started using methi from the next day itself.  I take one teaspoon of methi seeds and soak it in water overnight and in the morning chew and eat the seeds and also drink the water in which it was soaked.  Within a few days I felt considerable relief and now around 8 months later I can feel no affects of Gout.  You can say bye bye to gout with methi.  I am still taking methi and plan to do so in future also.  It is one of the best ways to start the day.

Eating the soaked seeds in the morning will also solve constipation problem especially if also suffer from lot of cough.  Methi seeds will take out sticky stool from the intestines and provide relief in constipation.  For those who are diabetic or have family history of diabetes they should take methi even before it strikes you as this will save you from diabetes in future,

It is really cheap and easy to use and wonderful alternative for the expensive drugs and provides long term relief.

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Effective Herbal Remedies for Gout

Gout is a painful condition caused by inflammation of the joints. The inflammation is caused due to deposition of uric acid in crystal form into the joints. The swelling caused due to the deposits cause swelling and pain.

Gout causes many complications in the body and one .

In another article how to control and cure gout we saw some solutions for gout including yoga. There are some herbal solutions which can be effective for treating gout and let us see few of them -

1. Triphala - Triphala is made up of three dried and powdered fruits. Each of these fruits have amazing healing properties and when they are combined together they form one of the best herbal tonic in the nature. Triphala should be taken one tea spoon everyday with water or glass of milk everyday at bed time. Doing this will help in removing the uric acid deposits from the joints and get rid of gout. Triphala is one of the best natural remedies for constipation and gout.

2. Cherry Juice - Cherry juice extract is another effective remedy for gout as it contains flavonoids which have anti inflammatory properties which is effective in reducing swelling and pain.

3. Red Grapes - Like cherry red grapes also contain flavonoids and help in reducing the inflammation in the joints.

4. Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds - Fenugreek seeds soaked in the water overnight and taken in the morning is also another effective remedy. It is being used in India for many years to treat both diabetes and gout. I have seen practically how efficient and cost effective this simple herbal remedy is for gout. If you drink it in the morning you can see the difference in the evening itself.

5. Castor Oil - Castor oil is also very effective in joint pain relief including gout. Massage the joints with castor oil. You can also take table spoon of castor oil with juice. This will lubricate the joints and take out the uric acid deposits. Many people have reported complete relief in one to two months.

6. Drink lots of Water - Add some lemon juice to around 1.5 liters of water and drink it as much as possible in the morning. Then drink the rest within next 1 hour. This will flush the toxins from the joints and also have other benefits like constipation relief and glowing skin.

7. Ginger Water is also very useful - This one I read from another blog. Grate around one inch of ginger and put it in one liter of water for one day. Strain out the water and put it in fridge. Drink one glass twice a day.

The above herbal remedies are very effective, but you should also remember that there are few things which should be avoided. If you do not avoid certain food then gout attack will keep on increasing. Some of the food to avoid are -

1. Alcohol - Alcohol and red wine increase gout attack and should be seriously avoided.
2. Sea Food - Sea food and other organ meats like kidney, liver etc. contain high concentration of purines which get converted into uric acid and cause gout.

Regular exercise or Surya Namaskar also helps keep gout at bay. Practice Sun salutations of around 16 to 20 rounds a day. This will increase the blood flow in the body, cause sweating and throw out all toxins.


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Surya Namaskar Practice Can Cure Gout

Currently I am working on getting into condition to practice 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar for 6 consecutive days. There are two things I wanted to share.

Firstly regarding the frequency of practice. If you are practicing around 12 rounds to 18 rounds or even 36 rounds, you can practice daily. However if you want to reach a level of around 108 rounds like I want to do, it is better to have days off. Surya Namaskar practice is quite strenuous and when we reach higher levels of practice it can tire the body. When you have a gap of around 2 to 3 days between the practice you can reach for higher levels more easily and faster.

When you practice everyday, your body would not have time to recover and sometimes it can even slow you down. Once you reach the highest levels then the body becomes really fit and you can decided whether you want to practice everyday or mix it with other sequences. Last time in December 2008 it took me around 3 weeks to reach 42 rounds, however with gaps between the practice, I have reached 42 rounds in less than 2 weeks.

Therefore if you want to practice higher levels of routines then go for a gap of 2 to 3 days and once you build up the endurance you can practice more frequently and with more ease.

Surya Namaskar Can Cure Gout
Second thing I wanted to share about benefit of Surya Namaskar was about it benefits in diseases of the joints like Gout. Gout is inflammation of the joints due to excessive uric acid in the blood. Gradually this uric acid starts getting deposited in the joints which can be really painful.

Surya Namaskar practice can really help in getting rid of gout. When we practice the sun salutation sequence entire body is stretched, all the joints are stretched and contracted alternatively. All the poses are in a sequence and there is a definitive way to breathe while going into or coming out of each pose. The blood flow increases a lot and all the uric acid crystals deposited in the joints are cleared.

The blood gets oxygenated and it dramatically reduces the toxic substances in the body including uric acid which causes gout. So if you are in the initial stages of gout practice Surya Namaskar and you would get rid of this problem. If you are in advanced stages of this disease, then take methi seeds soaked in water and take regularly. Once the disease condition eases then go for Surya Namaskar and get rid of this disease. For more information read how to control and cure gout.


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How to Cure and Control Gout and Joint Pains

Gout is a type of arthritis which happens due to accumulation of uric acid in the body. Usually the symptoms of gout starts from the pain in the toes on your feet, though the symptoms may sometimes start from other body parts also. It is important to take care of gout during the initial stages otherwise the problem can spread to other organs and joints rapidly.

Gout is a painful condition which happens in the various joints. It is caused by excess amount of uric acid which is produced in the body from the Kidney. When the body is not able to remove the entire uric acid from the body, it starts accumulating in the joints. As mentioned above, usually big toes get affected by the accumulation of uric acid and then it spreads gradually to other joints such as ankle, knees, hip and the shoulder. Over a period of time this will cause pain all over the body and also cause many complications including constipation, swollen legs and feet and heart problems.

Usually occurrence of gout is difficult to predict, however there are certain risk factors and common reasons which can cause gout and knowing them is good for those suffering from gout and can help them to control gout. Those who have family history of gout, in late thirties and onwards and do not exercise enough combined with alcohol and too much of meat consumption are more at risk of suffering from gout. Those who have weak kidney functionality are more likely to suffer from gout attack.

Detection of gout usually requires blood test. Blood test will reveal the amount of uric acid in your blood and point at risk of contacting this condition. Usually for males the range of uric acid is between 3.5 to 7 mg/dl and for females it is 2.5 to 5.7 mg/dl and if it towards the higher range or exceeds this limit then you are highly likely to suffer from gout. So if you have pain in the big toe and it last for more than few days then it is likely that you are suffering from gout and blood test can confirm that.

How to Control and Cure Gout
The best way to control gout is through control of food. For controlling gout attack reduce the amount of red meat and alcohol. These produce a lot of uric acid and aggravate joint swelling and pain due to gout. Also reduce or stop taking lentils and other seeds which have lot of protein. Another thing to stop taking is soda and especially diet coke. It contains many chemicals and artificial sweeteners which are poison for you. If you take high quantities of soda and suffer from gout, just see the effect once you get rid of soda.

In case of serious pain you can take pain killer and drugs prescribed by your doctor. Usually doctors say that gout cannot be totally cured, but with proper care it can be cured in my opinion. Taking a lot of water early in the morning is really beneficial since it flushes out many toxins including uric acid from the body in form of urine.

One of the best remedies for gout is fenugreek seeds also known as methi seeds in Hindi. Just take two tea spoon of fenugreek seeds and soak in a bowl of water. In the morning drink the water and chew the seeds. This is one of the excellent remedies for gout and diabetes.

Once the gout is under control using the above treatment start practicing surya namaskar slowly upto 8 rounds in the first week. Then take it to 12 and eventually to 21 rounds. Practice of Surya Namaskar will increase the blood flow through all the joints of the body and remove all the uric acid accumulation in these places hence beneficial in gout. All the organs including kidneys also start working properly and become healthier which also help in controlling gout.

Lastly, practice anulom vilom pranayama which purifies the blood and a natural way to control this disease. For severe attacks practice for 15 minutes each in the morning and evening.

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