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Is Your Foot Pain Gout?What is Gout Gout can be extreme foot pain when it affects the metatarsal phalangeal joint area at the base of the big toe. This is the most commonly affected area. It can be a recurring attack and appear as a red, tender, swollen and feeling very hot joint around the big toe. Causes of Gout It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood which crystallize and are deposited in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. These crystals cause severe foot pain. Diet accounts for about 12% of gout. This includes the consumption of alcohol, fructose sweetened drinks, meat and seafood. Other triggers include physical trauma and surgery. Recent studies have found dietary factors once believed to be associated are, in fact, questionable including the intake of purine-rich vegetables and total protein. Although the diet is questionable, I have known people who have resolved their gout arthritis by diet alone. Gout Arthritis 
This foot pain is caused by too much uric acid in the bloodstream. This can cause extreme foot pain in all affected areas. The cartilage between the joints and the tendon areas becomes inflamed as well. Characteristic crystals in the joint fluid determines gout.When the white blood cells rush to the inflamed area to help heal the uric acid, heat is produced. This heat is perceived by you, to be pain.When the Uric acid levels are high, it is known as Hyperuricaemia. Gout affects one to two percent of the population in Western Europe, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Australia and Argentina. I wonder what these countries have in common in their diet. The increase is believed to be due to increasing risk factors in the population. These risk factors, such as metabolic syndrome, longer life expectancy and changes in diet is believed to have caused the increase in arthritis gout. A Candida Diet is highly recommended. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders. When they occur together, they increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. There are names for Metabolic Syndrome. They are Metabolic Syndrome X, Cardiometabolic Syndrome, Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Reaven’s Syndrome. Gout was historically known as "the disease of kings" or "rich man's disease". Gout Pain Treatment The consumption of coffee, vitamin C and dairy products as well as physical fitness appear to decrease the risk and the foot pain. This is believed to be partly due to their effect in reducing insulin resistance. Keep in mind, dairy products have other complications for your body, so this might not be for you. Taking Apple Cider Vinegar to relieve gout really helps! Try it! Here is a recipe for you.
1 to 2 teaspoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic recommended) 1 to 2 teaspoons Honey(Local, raw, non-GMO recommended) Apple Cider Vinegar contributes to the breaking down of food in the body, it prevents harmful bacteria from multiplying, aids respiratory infections, sore throats, nasal discharges, it aids blood purification and circulation. Also maintains the health of the Kidneys and Bladder. Gotu Kola ) is extremely helpful and known for its Arthritic healing benefits as well when taken with the apple cider vinegar. What Should You Eat?
A diet high in complex carbohydrates, such as fiber rich whole grains, vegetables and fruits. A diet lower in protein and good sources such as soy, lean meats and poultry. 30% of calories in fats Recommended Foods To Eat to relieve the foot pain. Some of these foods may not work for you but work for others. Fruits
strawberries blueberries bananas pineapple tangerines mandarins oranges Vegetables
tomatoes asparagus kale cabbage cauliflower parsley green-leafy vegetables red bell peppers potatoes Complex carbohydrates
cereals pasta rice EFA's
flax seeds nuts seeds Proteins
Tofu, although a legume and made from soybeans, may be a better choice than meat. Perhaps a vegetarian diet or a candida diet would be helpful. chicken turkey beans You know your body best! Some of these foods may not be for you and some are OK.
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