How to Use Celery to Treat Gout
Gout is a joint condition that causes intense swelling and pain. Gout occurs when crystals form in the joints caused by a higher level of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is made as your body breaks down substances referred to as purines.
Gout sufferers are recommended to avoid foods with high purines. Foods and drinks like sardines, bacon, liver and alcohol contain high levels of purines and consumption should be limited or avoided.
Gout sufferers have different options to relieve the pain of gout. One of those options of relieving gout pain is the use of celery seeds.
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Make tea with whole celery seeds for relieving your gout. Pour one cup of boiling water over a teaspoon of freshly crushed seeds.
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Let the boiling water with the seeds set for 10 to 20 minutes before straining and drinking.
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Another way of relieving your gout is take celery seed capsules. Take one to two capsules or tablets a day. Consult a doctor before taking celery seed capsules.
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Tips & Warnings
Become informed of the use of celery and consult your doctor for additional information on relieving gout.
Be careful taking celery seed if you are allergic to birch pollen. Some people who suffer from birch pollen might be allergic to celery seed.
Do not take celery seed if you are pregnant.
Do not use celery seeds that are garden packaged. These particular seeds typically are treated with chemicals that can do harm to your body. You already may be having a tough time dealing with gout so you will not want to make matters worse.
Be sure to wear sunscreen and sunblock lotion when taking celery seed. You will need to do this because the active compounds in celery stems and seeds can make your skin sensitive to ultraviolet rays.
If you have kidney inflammation, do not take celery seed.
If you are taking prescribed medications talk to your doctor before taking celery seed.
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