Got Gout?
After following a rather simple routine I came across online, my Gout episodes have decreased from 2 - 3 bad episodes over a span of 18 months to 0, 20 months and counting. Before I go into the 3 part maintenance program, let me first warn you that this simple and healthy alternative to prescription drugs will not work, or I should say, most likely, won't work, if you don't modify your diet, that is to say, this is not a miracle drug that will allow you to drink as much beer and whiskey as you please or eat tons of rich dark turkey meat and brown gravy, giblets or high salted processed foods like Vienna Sausages or sweet breads, but if you are looking for an easy to follow remedy that will allow you to have a scotch once in a while or perhaps indulge in something rich and savory, without worrying about a painful Gout episode, you may consider the following program. 3 Bromelain 2400GDU/500mg daily 1 morning, 1 afternoon and 1 anytime between 5PM - 9PM (with dinner) 2 oz daily of R.W. Knudsen JUST BLACK CHERRY this brand is available at my local grocery store. It does not have to be the same brand, but what it MUST be is 100% juice. Don't be deceived by the front label that may claim 100% fruit juice or 100% Juice, go directly to the Nutrition Label and read the INGREDIENTS section, the product should consist of a single ingredient "juice from ripe whole black cherries" if anything else is listed put the bottle back on the shelf and seek another until you find the singular ingredient under the ingredients section of the Nutrition label. 1 tablespoon of Bragg Organic RAW Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar (except no substitute) twice a day morning and dinner time, add to 8oz of water and sip, you may also take the ACV straight from the tablespoon, but sipping it with water adds an additional benefit, it also prevents acid reflux, which folks with Gout tend to also suffer from. At the early warning signs of an attack take 3 Bromelain 2400 Gdu/500mg at morning at afternoon at dinner and 2 before bed and increase black cherry juice to 16 - 20 oz daily, ACV remains the same, repeat this program for 3 to 5 days then return to maintenance dosage. Full disclosure: I am not a nutritionist, a doctor or a person involved in the health industry. This program in addition to a Gout friendly diet, has worked for me and it may work for you. I have been using NOW Bromelain 2400 Gdu/500mg, because it comes in the correct prescribed dosage I discovered online. The caps are easy to swallow and keep nicely in the fridge (where I keep several spare bottles). Before coming across NOW, I paid a lot more for a lot less in over priced Health Stores, none of which contain the proper single capsule dosage required for the system to be effective. One more thing, Gout no Gout, it is a good idea to drink at least 8 8 0z glasses of water daily and more if it is on a day you intend to drink alcohol or partake in strenuous exercise which could lead to dehydration
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