This section comprises energetically oriented treatments that have to do with intention, energy healing, prayer, and in some cases god for gout. These terms may be volatile for some, and for others they resonate. Some of these treatments have proven to be profoundly healing for certain individuals suffering from gout. Though some people are skeptical, prior notions of these words should be set aside when reading about these spiritual healing treatments, as many of the are truly incredible!
So take a look at which spirit treatments have been used for gout, or add any that are missing!
The practice of yoga goes beyond exercise. Special breathing techniques are almost always part of the process; in fact, some forms of yoga focus primarily on breathing, and therefore overlap with traditional breathing practices generally known as pranayama. Yoga usually involves some form of meditation, can include chanting, as well as philosophical and religious introspection. However, completely secular versions of yoga are widely available as well.
Certain asanas (poses) are said to address specific health problems.
This and other mind/body techniques (like tai chi) are being studies as effective treatments for many health conditions, including gout and other forms of arthritis.
Since gout is caused from the build-up of uric acid in the joints, acupuncture can actually help to remove the blockage(s) insides the body that might be causing this to happen.
On the basis of interesting reasoning but no concrete evidence of effectiveness, fish oil, olive leaf, vitamin E, selenium, bromelain, vitamin A, and aspartic acid have also been recommended for both prevention and treatment of gout.5
A traditional remedy for gout (with negligible scientific evidence) calls for consumption of ½ to 1 pound of cherries a day.6 You can also buy tablets containing concentrated cherry juice.
Celery juice is another folk remedy for gout that is said to be widely used in Australia.
On the basis of interesting reasoning but no concrete evidence of effectiveness, fish oil, olive leaf, vitamin E, selenium, bromelain, vitamin A, and aspartic acid have also been recommended for both prevention and treatment of gout.5
A traditional remedy for gout (with negligible scientific evidence) calls for consumption of ½ to 1 pound of cherries a day.6 You can also buy tablets containing concentrated cherry juice.
Celery juice is another folk remedy for gout that is said to be widely used in Australia.
On the basis of interesting reasoning but no concrete evidence of effectiveness, fish oil, olive leaf, vitamin E, selenium, bromelain, vitamin A, and aspartic acid have also been recommended for both prevention and treatment of gout.5
A traditional remedy for gout (with negligible scientific evidence) calls for consumption of ½ to 1 pound of cherries a day.6 You can also buy tablets containing concentrated cherry juice.
Celery juice is another folk remedy for gout that is said to be widely used in Australia.
On the basis of interesting reasoning but no concrete evidence of effectiveness, fish oil, olive leaf, vitamin E, selenium, bromelain, vitamin A, and aspartic acid have also been recommended for both prevention and treatment of gout.5
A traditional remedy for gout (with negligible scientific evidence) calls for consumption of ½ to 1 pound of cherries a day.6 You can also buy tablets containing concentrated cherry juice.
Celery juice is another folk remedy for gout that is said to be widely used in Australia.
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In modern Europe, devil's claw is used to treat all types of joint pain, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Devil's claw is also used for soft tissue (muscle-related or tendon-related) pain.
The herb devil's claw is sometimes recommended as a pain-relieving treatment for gout based on evidence for its effectiveness in various forms of arthritis.4 However, it has not been tested specifically for the treatment of gout.
In modern Europe, devil's claw is used to treat all types of joint pain, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Devil's claw is also used for soft tissue (muscle-related or tendon-related) pain.
However, what little scientific evidence we have on the method is contradictory.1,2,3 It has been suggested that a contaminant found in folate, pterin-6-aldehyde, may actually be responsible for the positive effects observed by some clinicians.
Very high dosages of folate may be helpful for gout,74 although some authorities suggest that it was actually a contaminant of folate that caused the benefit seen in some studies.75 Furthermore, other studies have found no benefit at all.76,77
Folate requirements rise with age. The official US and Canadian recommendations for daily intake are as follows:
Folate, a B vitamin, plays a critical role in many biological processes. It participates in the crucial biological process known as methylation and plays an important role in cell division: without sufficient amounts of folate, cells cannot divide properly.
However, what little scientific evidence we have on the method is contradictory.1,2,3 It has been suggested that a contaminant found in folate, pterin-6-aldehyde, may actually be responsible for the positive effects observed by some clinicians.
Very high dosages of folate may be helpful for gout,74 although some authorities suggest that it was actually a contaminant of folate that caused the benefit seen in some studies.75 Furthermore, other studies have found no benefit at all.76,77
