Re: Fw: Emailing: gout.htm

[Guest guest]

I was walking and feeling better when you sent me this Joy but it only hurts when the weather changes or before a storm.

I haven't eatened or drank any of this stuff and I haven't had protein lately so I'm gaining weight again.

I need to go where it's warm.

[ ] Fw: Emailing: gout.htm

Art, I already sent this to you 11/27. Blessings, Joy

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

Art, why aren't you eating fresh vegetables. Your body needs them and they will help you lose weight. If your family will not get them at the store for you, then when you go to the doctor, on your way home, stop by the grocery. I am glad you are better and sorry that the weather affects your foot, but keep in mind gout can be healed. Unfortunately it does mean changing habits. Love you Sugar, Joy

[ ] Fw: Emailing: gout.htm

Art, I already sent this to you 11/27. Blessings, Joy

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

I don't have any. No one really eats them here. Even tho we did have peas a few days ago.

Can arthritis be healed. I've have this since I was 12 and my mom brings it up all the time that I'm suffering because I wouldn't wear socks in the snow and I use to play in the show without socks and boots or anything but shorts.

[ ] Fw: Emailing: gout.htm

Art, I already sent this to you 11/27. Blessings, Joy

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

Art, some forms of arthritis including gout (which is a form of arthritis) can be healed. It does mean eating the correct kinds of foods, vegetables and fruit are needed. I believe I sent an article a short while ago on arthritis, what to do and what not to do. Also, taking the right supplements that the body needs.

Jesus was a healer, but even Jesus said he could not heal all, because some illness are an agreement to teach or learn, people who hold on to negativity aren't ready to be healed, and I am sure there are more, such as coming back to Earth with a congenital defect, such as I did.

I was born with 3, a dislocated hip (afraid to move forward, and I think I have finally beat this one), 2 deformed lumbar discs (not supporting my own self, think I have beat this one too), and a mitrol valve prolapse (this affects the blood flow as the valve will not shut all the way, I can only take that I gave too much of myself away that was detrimental, I am learning this one now).

Healing does not happen over night. You have to help all of your bodies to heal.

1. Spiritual body- meditate, get in touch with your highest self and God. But you have to be aware that as long as your vibrations are low, you will only reach those Spirits that are of a lower vibration, and they are not good guides. If they preach any negativity or try to control they are not of the Christ Light.

2. Emotional body- let go of all negativity. Release all pains and hurts from harm caused to you in the past and present. Recognize you are a child of God and deserve good. Recognize that all are children of God and deserve good. Do not judge anyone or anything.

3. Mental body- this is comprised of your thoughts. When you think negatively about others you are helping no one. If one has harmed you, do not dwell upon it. Forgive them, understand that they do not know any better. Do not adopt a superior than thou attitude, "I know better, therefore I am more Spiritual than you", as this is judging. Maybe their role is to force you to wake up, by being a difficult person around you. When you have a negative thought, recognize it and ask God to help you to be stronger.

4. Physical body- Feed it with the right foods (mainly alkaline) and take the necessary supplements. A lab test will help with this. Exercise. Drink plenty of water to wash to toxins from your body. Cleanse your colon and remove the metals from your body. Get plenty of rest. Meditate as this balances all of your bodies.

And doing all of the above (and probably some I have left out) will eventually heal most illnesses. Remember, the body did not get sick over night, it took years to get the body in the shape it is in. So, it will take months or longer, to become healed. However, as you go along, you will find you are feeling better.

Blessings, Joy

[ ] Fw: Emailing: gout.htm

Art, I already sent this to you 11/27. Blessings, Joy

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

Art,

you got my vote...

I know you will do what you need to do to feel

better.

you are loved and respected and Prayed for.

Stompingelk

--- Joyce Hudson <bjoyful@...> wrote:

> Art, why aren't you eating fresh vegetables. Your

> body needs them and they will help you lose weight.

> If your family will not get them at the store for

> you, then when you go to the doctor, on your way

> home, stop by the grocery. I am glad you are better

> and sorry that the weather affects your foot, but

> keep in mind gout can be healed. Unfortunately it

> does mean changing habits. Love you Sugar, Joy

> [ ] Fw: Emailing:

> gout.htm

>

>

>

> Art, I already sent this to you 11/27.

> Blessings, Joy

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> Gout Diet / Low Purine

> Diet:

> Limit High Purine

> Foods

> Written by Gloria

> Tsang, RD

> Published in December

> 2005

>

>

>

>

>

> High levels of uric

> acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can

> increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore,

> the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

>

> Gout Diet / Low Purine

> Diet

>

>

> a.. Alcohol,

> especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol

> consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week.

> b.. Drink 2 to 3 L

> of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute

> urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see

> below)

> c.. Consume a

> moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and

> poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine

> good protein foods such as low fat dairy products,

> tofu and eggs.

> d.. Limit fat intake

> by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less

> oils and lower fat dairy products.

>

>

> Avoid High-Purine

> foods

>

>

> a.. Sweetbreads

> b.. Anchovies

> c.. Sardines

> d.. Liver

> e.. Beef kidneys

> f.. Brains

> g.. Meat extracts

> (e.g Oxo, Bovril)

> h.. Herring

> i.. Mackerel

> j.. Scallops

> k.. Game meats

> l.. Gravy

>

>

> Use in Moderation

>

>

> a.. Vegetables:

> asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green

> peas

> b.. Lentils, dried

> peas and beans

> c.. Beef, pork,

> poultry, fish and seafood

> d.. Oatmeal, wheat

> bran and wheat germ

> Aside from avoiding

> high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight

> is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can

> result in increased uric acid production by the

> body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess

> body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb

> diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

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>

>

>

>

> Research Update: A recent

> study published in the New England Journal of

> Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake

> of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of

> gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy

> products offer a protective effect.

>

> Unfortunately, no natural

> supplements are proven effective to prevent or

> alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most

> effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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I couldn't walk for 2 weeks again but now I am with a little pain cause the weather is getting bad again. My mom told me to go to the bone doctor for surgery to fix it. He fixed a guys arthritis in his hands and the guy has casts on his arms.

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Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

Good luck Honey. Keep in mind, foods affect gout, arthritis, all illnesses! You really need to eat those organic fresh vegetables. Love, Joy

Emailing: gout.htm

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

I was eating mostly oranges.

Emailing: gout.htm

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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[Guest guest]

Oranges are good, and I am glad to hear that you are eating them. Hope you are eating green vegetables, like endive lettuce, broccoli, any vegetable that is bitter and fermented like yogurt, sauerkraut, pickled beets as these foods helps your digestion and colon! Lots of Love, Joy

Emailing: gout.htm

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet:Limit High Purine Foods

Written by Gloria Tsang, RDPublished in December 2005

High levels of uric acid can cause gout. High purine foods in a diet can increase uric acid levels in the body. Therefore, the gout diet usually limits food with high purine.

Gout Diet / Low Purine Diet

Alcohol, especially beer, should be avoided. Limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink 3 times a week. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily. Adequate fluid intake helps dilute urinary uric acid. Avoid High-Purine foods (see below) Consume a moderate amount of protein. Limit meat, fish and poultry to 4 - 6 oz per day. Try other low-purine good protein foods such as low fat dairy products, tofu and eggs. Limit fat intake by choosing leaner meats, foods prepared with less oils and lower fat dairy products.

Avoid High-Purine foods

Sweetbreads Anchovies Sardines Liver Beef kidneys Brains Meat extracts (e.g Oxo, Bovril) Herring Mackerel Scallops Game meats Gravy

Use in Moderation

Vegetables: asparagus, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms and green peas Lentils, dried peas and beans Beef, pork, poultry, fish and seafood Oatmeal, wheat bran and wheat germ

Aside from avoiding high purine foods, maintaining a healthy body weight is important for gout patients as well. Obesity can result in increased uric acid production by the body. Follow a well-balanced diet to lose excess body weight. Do not follow a high-protein low-carb diet as this can worsen gout conditions.

Research Update: A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Mar 11, 2004 revealed that high intake of low-fat dairy products indeed reduces the risk of gout by 50%. It is unknown why low-fat dairy products offer a protective effect.

Unfortunately, no natural supplements are proven effective to prevent or alleviate onset of acute gout attacks. The most effective treatment for gout attack is medication.

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