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Manna Health offers natural treatments for gout. Balance uric acid, reduce pain, and manage inflammation with our proven remedies.
by Freda Coetzee
10 pH-Balanced Foods to Reduce Gout Flare-Ups
Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body, which crystallizes in the joints, leading to inflammation and discomfort. One effective way to manage gout is by maintaining a proper pH balance through diet. When your body is more alkaline, it’s less prone to producing excess uric acid.
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by Freda Coetzee
4 Foods That Worsen Your Gout
Have you ever felt like your gout gets a lot worse after you eat something? Why does my gout flare up after I eat something? The first thing to note is that this will not happen after eating just any type of food. There are specific foods that worsen your gout. So what foods worsen your gout? To break it down, gout is a form of arthritis due to high uric acid levels in the bloodstream. The uric acid forms a build-up around the joints which can cause swelling and inflammation. These foods are poison to people with gout… Purine-Rich Foods The breakdown of purines causes uric acid. So you should avoid foods like: liver, mussels, anchovies, spinach, asparagus, beef, and brewer’s yeast. These are all high in purines and you should steer far clear of them. High-Protein Foods Usually, protein is a good thing in any diet. However, when proteins are digested, they end up as uric acid. It is best to cut down on things like fish, poultry, eggs and red meat. Refined Carbs Avoid processed carbs like cookies, pasta, and bread. A carbohydrate overload in the body can cause a rise in the uric acid levels. Alcohol One of the biggest causes of gout attacks is alcohol. The reason for this is that alcohol prevents the uric acid from being flushed out of the body. When you are experiencing frequent gout attacks, cut out the alcohol and start drinking plenty of water. What else can I do to avoid gout attacks? Download the free Acid/Alkaline e-book with recipes and a list of food to avoid when you have high uric acid levels in the blood. Take the Manna PH Balance to excrete excess uric acid from the body, re-balance your PH levels and avoid painful gout attacks. Manna pH Balance was specially formulated from just 5 ingredients, all that have pH balancing qualities. Eucalyptus Extract The Flavonoids and Polyphenols from this natural Eucalyptus extract have Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory properties, assisting in the relief and fighting of inflammation caused by high uric acid levels. Asimum triloba (Pawpaw extract) Pawpaw extract helps to increase acid excretion via the kidneys. Aloe Ferox gum resin (Aloe Bitters) Aloe bitters is a strong anti-inflammatory substance which helps with the balancing of pH in the body and acts as an antibiotic, with strong detoxifying properties. Curcuma longa folia (Turmeric) The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Manna pH Balance assists in: Relief of arthritis symptoms The relief of gout Relief of osteoarthritis And balances the pH of the body
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by Freda Coetzee
7 Gout Symptoms To Watch Out For
Gout is not always easy to identify. It can help if you provide your doctor with details about your symptoms so that you can get the right treatment. Here are seven gout symptoms to look out for. Gout, a type of arthritis, causes sharp pains, swelling, and inflammation in joints. People suffering from gout, experience unforeseen and painful “attacks”. These flare-ups happen when there is too much uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a waste product made by your body when it digests food. When your uric acid levels are high, crystals amass in your joints. This triggers intense pain. Gout is highly treatable but some symptoms can be quite subtle. Gout is also difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are similar to that of other ailments. That’s why it is important to let up on faint symptoms so that you can get proper treatment and keep the pain at bay. Be on the lookout for these gout symptoms: Pain in your big toe The most common area in your body affected by gout, is your big toe. If you have an excess amount of uric acid in your blood, it can crystalize and move to your big toe. These crystals can leave your big toe feeling warm and cause agonizing pain. Joint pain Gout can affect any joint in your body – your knees, elbows, ankles and wrists are all at risk. Sometimes people experience pain in only one joint but often multiple joints are affected. About 25 percent of gout patients experience pain in more than one joint at a time. If you do experience pain in multiple joints, it can be especially hard to diagnose as it can be confused with rheumatoid arthritis which also affects multiple joints. Gout attacks at night Gout attacks are twice as likely to strike while you’re asleep (between midnight and 8 a.m.). Your body temperature will be lower and you’ll be less hydrated in the middle of the night which could lead to a build-up of uric acid in your blood. Flareups Gout-related pain flares up fast. You might go to bed feeling fine and then be woken up by excruciating joint pain in the middle of the night. The pattern, of having periods of no joint pain disrupted by flareups, is highly suggestive of gout. These flareups are also known as gout attacks. After the symptoms start, it typically takes about 12 to 24 hours for the pain in the joint to peak but joints can continue to feel uncomfortable for a few days or even weeks. Without treatment these attacks can become more frequent and the pain more severe. Fatigue Gout attacks can leave you feeling tired. Some people experience muscle aches and fever. It might feel like all your energy is depleted and your body is recovering from the flu. Tophi When you have a lot of crystals in your joints, they will clump together and form lumps and bumps around your joints. These clumps of crystals are called tophi. Tophi is usually present in chronic gout patients and not permanent deformities. With treatment they can disappear. Kidney stones Excess uric acid can also build up in your urinary tract and when it crystalizes you will have kidney stones. Kidney stones are not really a symptom of gout but a complication. If you do develop kidney stones, you should ask your doctor to check your uric acid levels. Takeaway Gout is not easy to identify so watching out for the symptoms can help you get the proper treatment. While some symptoms, like pain in your big toe and flareups, are highly suggestive of gout, others are more subtle. You want to get treatment as soon as possible if you have gout so that you can minimise the amount and intensity of gout attacks. Learn the natural solution to gout…
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by Freda Coetzee
8 Easy Tips To Treat Gout
Gout is a bigger problem than we realize… Is gout a real health problem? You might think that gout is just a bit of pain in your big toe from drinking too much red wine. However, gout is actually a form of arthritis. It can affect your lifestyle quality. Luckily, there are some tips to treat gout. How do I know if I have gout? Sudden joint pain. It might start out as a light throbbing and increase to unbearable pain. Or you might wake up one morning with excruciating pain. Tenderness in the joint. It may feel tender, warm to the touch, and look red or purple. Stiffness in the joint. Your joint may feel stiff or may just not be moving like it should. Why would I get gout? It appears when there is too much uric acid in the body. This can cause a crystallization process around important joints. What do these crystals do? These crystals cause inflammation which can lead to severe pain in the joints. How do I treat gout? Gout is usually seen as a chronic issue. But with a few simple lifestyle changes you can limit the effects severely. Here are a few simple tips to treat gout: Avoid Trigger Foods: Alcohol, anchovies, sardines, organ meats, spinach, and legumes can increase your uric acid levels. Drink Enough Water: Water helps cleanse your system and balance uric acid levels. Aim for at least 1.5 liters a day. Get Rid of Excess Weight: Losing weight reduces the risk of gout attacks and joint pain. Avoid crash diets and opt for healthy habits, including healthy oils like avocado and olive oil. Rest During a Gout Attack: Sit down and rest your joints to avoid worsening inflammation. Avoid Certain Foods: Caffeine, alcohol, refined sugars, refined carbs, and processed foods increase acidity in the body. Eat Certain Foods in Moderation: Meat, fish, poultry, beans, oils, cheese, eggs, nuts, and potatoes provide essential nutrients but should be eaten in moderation. Include Certain Foods: These help keep pH levels balanced. Fruits: Blueberries, strawberries, pears, apples, melons, raisins, dates, figs Vegetables: Lettuce, broccoli, kale, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, bell peppers, asparagus, mushrooms Manna pH Balance: An all-natural supplement that helps excrete excess uric acid for effective relief. Formulated from 5 ingredients with pH-balancing properties: Eucalyptus Extract: Contains flavonoids and polyphenols with anti-inflammatory benefits. Paw Paw Extract: Helps increase acid excretion via the kidneys. Aloe Bitters: A strong anti-inflammatory and detoxifier that balances pH. Turmeric: Contains curcumin, a natural anti-inflammatory for arthritis relief. Manna pH Balance helps with: Relief of arthritis symptoms The relief of gout Relief of osteoarthritis Balancing the pH of the body
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by Freda Coetzee
Best Foods To Ward Off Gout
Gout, a type of arthritis, can cause sharp pains in your joints. Eating the right foods can help people with gout ward off sudden and painful gout “attacks”. Take the offense by firstly, excluding certain foods from your diet and secondly, by eating more food that will help keep the pain at bay. What is gout? Gout, a type of arthritis, causes sharp pains, swelling, and inflammation in joints. People suffering from gout, experience unforeseen and painful “attacks”. These attacks happen when there is too much uric acid in your blood. Uric acid is a waste product made by your body when it digests food. When your uric acid levels are high, crystals amass in your joints. This triggers intense pain. Learn how to treat gout… The connection between gout and diet Foods high in purines raise uric acid levels in your body. Purines are naturally found in many foods. When your body digests purines it produces uric acid as a by-product. The body can naturally rid itself of uric acid but people who have gout, struggle to do so. Fortunately, you can fend off gout attacks by taking medication and following a low-purine diet. A diet that restricts foods that is high in purines will help keep uric acid levels in check. Interestingly, there are some exceptions as vegetables are high in purines but do not raise your uric acid levels. Foods with high fructose levels and sugar-sweetened beverages do not have high purine levels but can increase uric acid in your body. Foods to avoid if you have gout To avoid gout attacks, avoid high-purine foods. These are foods that contain more than 200 mg of purines per 100 grams. You should also avoid high-fructose foods. You should stay away from these types of food: Beer and grain liquors (like vodka and whiskey) Red meat, lamb, and pork Organ meats such as liver, kidneys, and glandular meats like the thymus or pancreas Seafood, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies, and sardines High-fructose products like soda and some juices, cereal, ice cream, candy, and fast food Additionally, refined carbs like white bread, cakes, and cookies are low in nutrients and may raise your uric acid levels. It is best to avoid refined carbs. Best foods to enjoy if you have gout Luckily there are plenty of low-purine foods you can enjoy. Your meals can still be flavourful and varied. Foods are considered low-purine when they have less than 100 mg of purines per 100 grams. You’ll want to go for low-purine options like: Low-fat and non-dairy fat products, such as yogurt and skim milk Fresh fruits: All fruits can be eaten and cherries are especially recommended as they help remove acidic acid from the body. Nuts, peanut butter, and grains Fat and oil Potatoes, rice, bread, and pasta Eggs (in moderation) Meats like fish, chicken, and red meat are fine in moderation. Vegetables: You may see veggies like spinach and asparagus on the high-purine list, but studies show they don’t raise your risk of gout or gout attacks. Beverages: Coffee, tea and green tea. Additionally, a vitamin C supplement might lower your uric acid levels. Some research has shown that vitamin C aids your kidneys in removing uric acid. Studies about the effect of vitamin C on gout are still relatively new, and no strong conclusions can be drawn yet. Takeaway An excess amount of uric acid causes gout attacks. Uric acid is a waste product produced when your body digests purines. To curb gout attacks, you should avoid eating high-purine foods. Although there are lots of food that are high in purines, low-purine meals can still be flavourful and varied.
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by Freda Coetzee
Can Gout Be Reversed?
Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis. But what is it exactly? In order to better treat it, we first have to understand what it is… What is Arthritis? Some, but not all types of arthritis, are the result of misdirected inflammation. Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation in joints. Some types of arthritis associated with inflammation include: Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Gouty arthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus The most common form of arthritis called osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative arthritis) is a bit of a misnomer. It is not believed that inflammation plays a major role in osteoarthritis. Other painful conditions of the joints and musculoskeletal system that are not associated with inflammation include fibromyalgia, muscular low back pain, and muscular neck pain. What Are the Symptoms of Inflammation? The symptoms of inflammation include: Redness Joint swelling Joint pain Joint stiffness Loss of joint function Often, only a few of these symptoms are present. Inflammation may also be associated with general "flu"-like symptoms including: Fever Chills Fatigue/loss of energy Headaches Loss of appetite Muscle stiffness What Causes the Symptoms of Inflammation? When inflammation occurs, chemicals from the body are released into the blood or affected tissues. This release of chemicals increases the blood flow to the area of injury or infection and may result in redness and warmth. Some of the chemicals cause a leak of fluid into the tissues, resulting in swelling. This process may stimulate nerves and cause pain. What Are the Results of Joint Inflammation? Increased blood flow and release of these chemicals attract white blood cells to the sites of inflammation. The increased number of cells and inflammatory substances within the joint can cause irritation, wearing down of cartilage (cushions at the end of bones), and swelling of the joint lining (synovium). Can Gout Be Reversed? In short, yes. And it is often far easier than most people think. With the right supplement, like the Manna pH Balance, it is extremely easy. And with the right lifestyle, it can be kept away for good. How to treat gout and arthritis naturally: 1. Eat the right food Try to reduce red meat, sugar, starches, and sugary drinks. Follow the guidelines in the FREE Manna Acid & Alkaline Ebook. 2. Stay hydrated Make sure to drink at least 2 litres of purified water per day. 3. Reduce alcohol consumption Alcohol is one of the big causes of increased uric acid levels in the body. Try to only drink alcohol on weekends, and even then only 2 drinks per day. 4. Take the Manna pH Balance The natural ingredients in this supplement can help to excrete excess uric acid from the body for fast, effective relief of symptoms related to high uric acid levels. Manna pH Balance was specially formulated from just 5 ingredients, all that have pH balancing qualities: Eucalyptus Extract The Flavonoids and Polyphenols from this natural Eucalyptus extract have Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory properties, assisting in the relief and fighting of inflammation caused by high uric acid levels. Asimum triloba (Papaya extract) Papaya extract helps to increase acid excretion via the kidneys. Aloe Ferox gum resin (Aloe Bitters) Aloe bitters are a strong anti-inflammatory substance that helps with the balancing of pH in the body and acts as an antibiotic, with strong detoxifying properties. Curcuma longa folia (Turmeric) The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Parsley Parsley acts as a natural diuretic that can help your body flush out excess uric acid from your bloodstream through your kidneys and urinary tract, thus supporting kidney function. Manna pH Balance assists in Relief of arthritis symptoms Relief of gout Relief of osteoarthritis Balancing the pH of the body
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by Freda Coetzee
Causes Of Gout And Effective Treatment
Gout is a type of arthritis that arises when there is too much uric acid in your body. But what causes this and how can Gout be treated? In the past, gout has been believed to be caused by eating too much red meat and seafood, and consuming too much alcohol. Thus, the treatment for the gout was to eliminate food that contained higher amounts of purine. This eliminated many types of food and limited the food that one could still eat. However, recent studies have shown that not all foods that contain purine cause gout. These studies have also shown that there are certain foods that help manage the uric acid levels in the body, and in doing so, preventing or treating gout. The Gout Diet The goal will be to maintain the correct levels of chemicals in the body to ensure all levels are in balance, as well as maintaining a good, healthy body weight. Weight loss: Losing weight helps lower the body’s uric acid levels even before a low-purine diet has been followed. Need to lose weight? Balance your pH levels… Complex carbs: To help lower uric acid levels, you must eat more complex carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and less refined carbohydrates (candy, cake, white bread) Water: Staying hydrated helps lower the chances of gout. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day (Excluding other fluids such as cold drinks or coffee) Fats: Eat less saturated fats (red meats, fatty poultry and high-fat dairy products). Proteins: Eat less meat and fish proteins, (100 to 170 grams per day), and more low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Here are 8 Simple Steps for Dealing with Gout… Recommendations for specific foods or supplements: High-purine vegetables: Studies have shown that it is not harmful to add fruits and vegetables that are high in purine to your diet. High purine vegetables include: asparagus, peas, mushrooms and cauliflower. Organ and glandular meats: Avoid meats such as liver and kidney. These contain high purine levels which worsen the affect of gout. Selected seafood: Steer clear of the following types of seafood: anchovies, herring, sardines, mussels, scallops, trout, haddock, mackerel and tuna. Alcohol: Alcohol consumption increases uric acid levels in your body. Beer, red wine and certain distilled liquors are the main suspects in gout attacks. Vitamin C: Vitamin C may help lower uric acid levels in the body. Coffee: Although some people believe that coffee causes gout, studies have shown that normal caffeinated coffee may in fact help lower the risk of gout. Cherries: Studies show that eating cherries can likely reduced risk of gout attacks. Manna PH Balance: The Manna PH Balance supplement helps excrete excess uric acid from the body to help relief gout symptoms and to help prevent future gout attacks.
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by Pieter-Steyn Coetzee
Does pH Balance Affect Gout?
Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood, which leads to the formation of sharp crystals in the joints. If you've ever suffered from a gout attack, you know how excruciating it can be! But did you know that your body’s pH balance can play a crucial role in managing and preventing gout?
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