Gout is one of the causes of arthritis (under this general name in the medical literature, various inflammatory diseases of the joints are mentioned). Its classic manifestation is a big toe injury.
The accumulation of uric acid in the blood, which causes an illness, occurs due to a violation of metabolic processes in the body. For this reason, strict adherence to the diet is required from the patient. Only in this way can the disease be kept under control, avoiding frequent exacerbations. Whether it is possible to eat honey for gout depends on how the product is transferred in a particular case.
The content of the article
- 1 symptomatology
- 2 How honey can help
- 3 Possible harm
- 4 Diet intake
- 5 Ingestion
- 5.1 Radish
- 5.2 Lingonberry
- 5.3 Rosehip, saxifrage thigh root
- 5.4 Apple juice
- 5.5 Alfalfa tea
- 6 External use – compresses, ointments, lotions
- 6.1 Combined with radish
- 6.2 Combined with radish and vodka
- 6.3 Pure for massage
- 6.4 Pure for a compress
- 6.5 Combined with garlic, onion and aloe
- 6.6 Combined with vinegar and quinoa
- 6.7 Combined with mustard powder
- 6.8 Ointment based on black poplar buds
- 6.9 Radish and vodka ointment
symptomatology
At the onset of the disease, there are no characteristic symptoms. Arthritis gradually develops, turning into an acute form. Remission occurs between periods of exacerbation. The disease has a chronic course.
Dangerous deposition of calculi in the kidneys, which occurs at any stage except the initial one. Kidney stone disease, as well as pyelonephritis, renal failure are the usual companions of the disease.
Monoarthritis is manifested:
- in severe pain;
- fever;
- puffiness;
- in the redness of the affected area;
- in the formation of characteristic gouty nodes.
When therapy is started on time, the signs of inflammation are noticeably reduced within the first two days. Complete clinical remission occurs after one to two weeks.
How honey can help
Honey is an easily digestible product with a balanced chemical composition. He is able to have a general strengthening effect on the body. It removes toxins well, normalizing the functions of the gastrointestinal tract. In folk medicine, it is traditionally recommended for kidney stones, as well as pain in the joints.
Useful properties when taken orally:
- replenishment of reserves of trace elements and vitamins in the body;
- normalization of metabolism;
- cleansing from toxins and any harmful substances, including uric acid;
- normalization of the cardiovascular system;
- tissue restoration at the cellular level;
- optimization of water-salt balance.
Useful properties for external use:
- removal of acute inflammation;
- antibacterial effect.
Possible harm
However, with all the healing properties, natural honey is not only useful, but also a dangerous product. Its regular use requires the obligatory consultation of the attending physician.
There are states when this bee product cannot be eaten or it is necessary to sharply limit its use.
The main contraindication is individual intolerance… It can be congenital and acquired. With insignificant sensitivity, it is possible to eat a honey product, but literally in micro doses.
Sensitivity can be determined by tasting the honey on the tip of a spoon. If various unpleasant symptoms appear – burning lips, breathing problems, rash, you will have to give it up.
Read: How to recognize and treat honey allergies
Main contraindications:
- diseases of the digestive system in the acute stage;
- overweight;
- diabetes mellitus (for the use of a bee product in small doses, the recommendations of the attending physician are needed);
- dermatoses, accompanied by a retention of carbohydrates in the skin;
- old age (carbohydrate intake should be reduced);
- surgical interventions on the gastrointestinal tract (limitation during recovery periods after operations)
Diet intake
Can honey for gout for those on a diet? The diet is not a direct contraindication unless it is carbohydrate-free. Calorie control of all foods consumed throughout the day is usually sufficient. It’s even better if eating healthy is a lifestyle rather than short-term food restrictions before the beach season.
It should be noted that with gout, there are many medical dietary restrictions. Fish and meat should be low-fat and steamed. Apples are good. It is necessary to eat walnuts, low-fat homemade cottage cheese, milk, cereals, olive and sunflower oil.
The amount of liquid you drink per day is under special control.… Two, two and a half liters of pure water helps to get rid of excess uric acid, optimize metabolic processes. It is also useful to drink herbal teas, rosehip infusion, alkaline mineral water.
Watermelon, as a diuretic, helps to flush out excess uric acid. You need to eat 2 to 3 kilograms of watermelon pulp per day, dividing it into several parts. A little watermelon is eaten every two hours. This day is considered a fasting day.
Help:
- moderate physical activity;
- regular walking;
- contrasting foot baths;
- soft massages.
Ingestion
From any use of honey for medicinal purposes, both internally and externally, one cannot expect instant results. Natural medicines do not work as quickly as pharmaceuticals.
Treating gout with honey may not be a panacea. They only supplement medical therapy under the supervision of a physician, especially when it is necessary to relieve an acute attack (gouty attack).
Radish
It is necessary to grate a large radish, squeeze out the juice and mix it in a one-to-one ratio with natural honey.
The initial dose is half a glass (100-125 ml) per day. The first reception is carried out before breakfast, the second before bedtime. About 50-60 milliliters are drunk at a time. Gradually, the daily dose is increased to two glasses.
It helps prevent the complication of gout – kidney stones.
Lingonberry
It is taken:
- 20 grams of dried plant leaves;
- a tablespoon of honey product;
- glass of water.
The herb is brewed in boiling water, infused for twenty minutes, filtered. The infusion is mixed with the bee product. It is taken in a glass three times a day.
The tool is intended to combat urolithiasis and gout.
Rosehip, saxifrage thigh root
It is taken:
- a tablespoon of rhizomes of saxifrage thighs in crushed form;
- the same amount of rose hips;
- the same amount of honey.
The broth is prepared from half a liter of water and plant materials. After filtering and cooling, a honey product is added. Take a glass of tea twice a day – morning and evening.
Apple juice
The tool is designed to regulate kidney function. You need to mix:
- a tablespoon of apple juice;
- the same amount of honey product.
Take on an empty stomach and at bedtime. Also, this mixture has a beneficial effect on the liver, is taken for diseases of the biliary tract.
Alfalfa tea
To prepare it you will need:
- a teaspoon of dry or fresh herb;
- a teaspoon or dessert spoon of honey product.
Alfalfa is brewed with a glass of boiling water, infused for 15-20 minutes, filtered and cooled. Honey is added to warm tea. The drink is taken three times a day in case of exacerbation of the disease. It is believed to help relieve severe pain.
Read more: Natural honey in the treatment of joints
External use – compresses, ointments, lotions
Applying honey for massage, as well as using it in combination with various medicinal additives for lotions, compresses provides a relatively quick effect:
- the pain subsides;
- redness and swelling pass.
Combined with radish
You will need a large root vegetable and a sufficient amount of honey product. A cavity is cut out in the vegetable, which is filled with honey. After about three to four hours, the juice will mix with the bee product.
The resulting solution is rubbed with sore spots. Or make lotions for 10-15 minutes using a clean cotton cloth.
Combined with radish and vodka
This version of the compress is suitable for warming sore spots.
It is taken:
- radish juice – three parts (by volume);
- honey product – two parts;
- vodka or moonshine – one part;
- salt – one pinch.
The mixture cannot be stored. Every day, the medicine is mixed again and used in the form of night compresses. If salt is irritated, it can be removed from the recipe. The course is two weeks.
Pure for massage
Liquid honey product is applied to the affected area and rubbed into the skin with gentle massaging movements. The massage should last at least fifteen minutes.
The procedure provides a double effect:
- outflow of lymph (removal of puffiness);
- light anesthesia (relief of pain syndrome).
Pure for a compress
You can also rub the sore spots with a bee product, leaving it overnight. This kind of compress is covered with a cotton cloth. Wrapped on top with cellophane and a warm towel. The compress lasts from three to four to eight hours (until the morning).
The course consists of sixteen sessions. The first four are held in a row, the rest – every other day.
Combined with garlic, onion and aloe
All ingredients are taken in equal proportions:
- chopped aloe leaves;
- rubbed garlic cloves;
- honey product;
- chopped onions;
- pinch of soda.
The mixture is not stored in the refrigerator! The course is sixteen sessions. The first procedures are carried out daily at night for four days. Then every other day.
Combined with vinegar and quinoa
You will need:
- 50 milliliters of vinegar;
- 100 grams of fresh quinoa grass;
- 10 grams of table salt;
- 50 grams of bee product.
The grass is crushed with a knife, mixed with the rest of the ingredients. The mixture is laid out on a linen cloth, applied to the joint, and fixed with a bandage. Outside, the compress is covered with cellophane and a warm scarf or towel. The course is 7-10 days at night. Keep for two to three hours.
Combined with mustard powder
It is taken:
- chopped onions – a tablespoon;
- mustard powder – the same amount;
- baking soda – the same amount;
- honey product – the same amount.
All ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The tool is used for compresses, which are kept in the evenings for two to three hours. The sore joint is pre-warmed in a warm bath. After the compress, the limb is kept warm until morning (for example, woolen socks are worn).
Ointment based on black poplar buds
It is taken:
- 50 grams of poplar buds;
- the same amount of petroleum jelly;
- and the same amount of honey product.
Almost crushed into powder, mixed with the rest of the components. The ointment is applied to the affected areas twice a day during an exacerbation.
Radish and vodka ointment
It is taken:
- 200 grams of honey product;
- 300 milliliters of black radish juice;
- 50 milliliters of moonshine or vodka;
- a teaspoon of table salt.
The ingredients are thoroughly mixed. The ointment is infused for an hour. Stored in the refrigerator. It is applied to sore spots two to three times a day.
Any prescriptions listed on the Internet or in collections of traditional medicine require agreement with a doctor. If the treatment is carried out without consultation, you must control yourself. Every organism is unique. There are no general universal treatment regimens.
