Treating Gout is Simple with Alkaline Water

Gout is a medical condition attributed to high levels of acid in the blood. It can lead to painful attacks of arthritis that attack the joints. Treatment can be difficult, but mainly focuses on assisting patients with managing the pain, although there are some treatments available to help prevent future attacks.

The baking soda cure

Many patients are not comfortable with the idea of using prescription medicines long term as a way to manage the gout. The side effects of the treatments may be more uncomfortable than the disease itself, or they may be unable to use certain medications due to other health problems. Some patients simply prefer to take a more naturalistic path to their medical care.

Some of those patients that are looking for a gout treatment turn to baking soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda). Baking soda is alkaline, and therefore can help raise pH levels and neutralize the acid that is causing gout symptoms. In many cases, baking soda treatments can provide effective relief in just a matter of weeks. On top of this, baking soda is inexpensive and can easily be added to water. It is suggested that the treatment be taken at bedtime, and it is thought that by neutralizing the uric acid responsible for gout the acid can be more easily flushed from the body.

Unfortunately, due to its high sodium content, the baking soda cure is not for everyone.  It can cause headaches, nausea, and stomach pain. It can also raise blood pressure and should not be used with certain medications. Patients that also suffer from heart, kidney, or liver disease should not take it.

Applying the alkaline philosophy to water

If baking soda is not for you, or you want to find even more ways to neutralize the acids in your body, then you should know that there are other strategies that can help you raise pH levels. The philosophy behind why baking soda works (the fact that it is alkaline) can be applied to other supplements as well. One of the easiest methods is to add alkaline water to your diet.

Alkaline water is water that has a pH level of more than 7. You can purchase alkaline water from select health stores, or you can purchase drops or water ionizers to make alkaline water at home. Alkaline water contains an excess of oxygen in it, which means it can help oxygenize the cells of the body. Its higher pH levels help to neutralize acids, while its smaller water molecule clusters help to hydrate the body better than traditional water alone.

On top of all the benefits of alkaline water, it is easy to add to your routine – simply switch out the water that you are currently drinking for alkaline water. Alkaline water is even thought to be better tasting than regular water, making it easier to drink. Plus, unlike baking soda, alkaline water will not raise your blood pressure or interact with other medications that you may be taking. This allows you to safely treat your gout symptoms without relying on prescription drugs.

To purchase our most popular Tynet 7070 Turbo Water Ionizer, call us today at 1-760-200-1100 to receive details about our bonus incentive offer worth $400 or click Alkaline Water at TheWaterDoctor.com

For more information on the endless health benefits of Ionized water, write to jim@thewaterdoctor.com or visit our website at www.TheWaterDoctor.com