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Arthritis / Rheumatism
Arthritis/Rheumatism - Diet, Uric Acid and Gouty Arthritis
This is, in fact, the most important factor to control and cure and any disease. Avoid or reduce sugar, white flour, fried, refined or processed food, additive such as coloring, flavoring, preservatives and vinegar, alcohol, salt, coffee, cola chocolate, cakes, biscuits, ice cream, canned fruit or juice, citrus fruits butter milk etc. Eat plenty of vegetable salads, fresh fruits, whole grain cereals, beans, brown rice, yoghurt, skimmed milk, baked potato, banana, apple, dates, fig, garlic, sesame seeds, and fenugreek. Low-fat, high-fiber and low-protein diet would be the best. Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C are recommended. Drink lot of water, say 8 to 10 glasses a day, and sleep 7 to 8 hours daily. Have enema intermittently to avoid constipation. Have a three-day detoxification course even month. Maintain a strict diet control and do daily exercises with strong WILL
POWER.
Arthritis-Uric Acid and Gouty Arthritis
Rise in uric acid levels can result in Gouty arthritis. Diet is very important. One should avoid fruits like grapes citrus fruits, white sugar, cakes, biscuits, all meat items, alcohol, white flour, canned fruit/juices, sweets, ice cream, almonds, all nuts, aerated water tomatoes, potatoes, green chilies, brinjal, lady’s finger and arvi to reduce uric acid. During an attack of gout it is advisable also to avoid beans, cauliflower, green peas, mushrooms, cinkoo and custard apple. On the other hand, skimmed milk and curds, in reasonable quantity, are recommended.
Urinary Disorders - Kidney Disorder
ach of the two kidneys has one million nephrons or fitter units filtering about 200 liters of fluid (blood without red blood cells and protein) from the blood daily. 99 per cent of which is reabsorbed into it, leaving two liters which is passed out as urine. Besides this, the kidneys have many other functions.