Know All About Gout

Young or old, gout can happen to you!  A major cause of gout is high levels or urate or uric acid in the blood.  Symptoms and signs of gout include extremely painful swelling of the joints.  This can be the fingers, wrists, toes, knees, heels, ankles, and elbows.  Gout can also result in a person having kidney stones and other serious kidney problems.  Gout can be treated by acupuncture, chinese herbal formulas, western medications, diet modifications, exercise and stress relieving activities.

Here's Your Healthy Tip of the Day:  If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms listed above, make an appointment with your m.d.  Should you be diagnosed with gout, sit down with your primary care physician, dietician, personal trainer and acupuncturist.  Develop a wellness program that incorporates all the tools available that will ensure that you minimize the pain and swelling of gout and maintain low levels or urate and uric acid in your body.  No matter how old you are, you DO NOT have to suffer from gout!