Natural methods/ How to cure swollen joints

2024-06-16 08:48:00, Shëndeti CNA

Natural methods/ How to cure swollen joints

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The accumulation of uric acid and the formation of fine crystals in the joints can cause high levels of inflammation, swelling and severe pain.

This affects men and postmenopausal women more.

In cases of flare-ups of joint inflammation, the pain is very strong, after the appearance of redness and swelling in the area next to the big toe or the joints.

The pain can be so severe that simply touching the area affected by the inflammation is excruciating.

Inflammation of the joints from uric acid is caused by eating carbohydrates, hydrogenated fats, alcohol, meat and others.

The risk is always increased by stress, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, obesity, kidney disease and others.

A study published in the International Journal of Pediatrics, which AgroWeb.org refers to, explained that young people who drink more sweetened and carbonated liquids are more affected by high levels of uric acid.

Other studies suggest that women who drink one sugary drink a day are 74% more at risk of developing joint inflammation.

Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol, especially beer, has a negative role in the health of the joints and increases the level of uric acid.

How to prevent joint swelling from uric acid

If you want to prevent this painful disease or keep it under control, follow AgroWeb.org's advice Avoid high protein foods such as beans, lentils, chicken, oysters and fatty fish. Avoid or limit the consumption of cheese and beer. Drink at least two liters of water a day to eliminate uric acid from the body.

Eat fruits and vegetables regularly, especially sweet potatoes, brown rice and celery. Prunes are ideal against uric acid.

Eat more cherries and blueberries because they are rich in bioflavonoids and lower uric acid levels. Cherries and pineapple also help against uric acid.

Combine bananas, pears, apples, cherries, pineapples, ginger and almonds in a blender and eat the mixture every morning.

Consume more ginger or ginger tea to fight inflammation in the joints. Drink 1-2 tablespoons of unfiltered apple cider vinegar dissolved in water, or keep your feet in a basin of water and vinegar.

Baking soda is also good for lowering uric acid. The recommended daily dose is 4 teaspoons of baking soda dissolved in water./ AgroWeb.org