Good article, Lars.

Here's some more info on gout:

THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR THE HUMAN BODY
BY DR. SAUL PRESSMAN, DCh
[link to www.o3center.org]
Topic 20 Gout:
a form of arthritis, caused by a buildup of uric acid in the bloodstream. Uric acid is a waste product produced during the breakdown of foods containing purine. Normally, uric acid is eliminated quickly through two channels : 1/3 passes through the intestines where it is deactivated by bacteria living there; 2/3 is excreted in the urine. Either too much uric acid is being produced or the body is unable to excrete normal amounts. The result is an accumulation in the bloodstream. The excess acid combines with salt and forms crystals, which are then deposited in the joints, the kidneys or the ear cartilage. These sodium urate crystals can erode and destroy any joint, causing inflammation, swelling and pain. Crystals in the kidneys join together and form kidney stones. Crystals in the ear form painful, draining nodules called tophi. Gout can also express as carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger. Gout sufferers also experience a higher frequency of diabetes and atherosclerosis. Conventional medicines, especially diuretics, usually make the problem worse.

Cleansing :

- Liver cleanse
- Kidney cleanse
- Colon cleanse and coffee enemas; activated charcoal
- Homozon
- Castor oil packs
- Ozone : bagging a foot; drinking water; in the ear; cupping w/ funnel

Nutrition :

- Drink 2 - 3 quarts of water daily. Dehydration aggravates gout.
- Flax oil
- Eat cherries and drink cherry juice (canned OK, if sugar free)
- Blue-green algae, spirulina, chlorella
- Betaine hydrochloride
- Digestive enzymes; ox bile tablets
- Acidophilus and bifidus

Avoid :

- Sugar
- Red meat; liver ; kidney; brains
- Sardines; anchovies; herring
- Coffee and colas (caffeine is broken down into uric acid)
- Alcohol, which interferes with excretion of uric acid
- Aspirin and pharmaceutical diuretics
- Excessive salt intake
- Chilling of the gouty joint
- Carrying excess weight

Vitamins :

- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin C : 2000 x3/day
- Vitamin E : 800 IU/ day

Supplements :

- DMSO topically
- Coenzyme Q10

Natural Diuretics :

- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C with bioflavinoids
- Magnesium
- Silica
- Water melon

Herbs :

- Juniper berries
- Cranberry
- Burdock
- Comfrey
- Horseradish
- Nettle
- Sarsaparilla
- Willow

Exercise :

- Tai Chi
- long walks in the park
- swimming
- rebounder
- Black Cohosh : Contains natural estrogen, calcium, potassium, magnesium; Treats hot flashes, menstrual pain, high blood pressure, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, mucus buildup, liver, kidneys, lymph, heart, gout
- Turmeric : anti-inflammatory; prevents cataracts; treats stroke, amenorrhea, arthritis, athlete's foot; bunions, bursitis, carpal tunnel, diabetes, fungus, gallstones, gout
- Watercress : Contains Vitamin A, B, C, D, E; also iron, iodine, calcium, copper, sulphur and manganese. Regulates metabolism and the flow of bile; increases endurance; blood purifier; treats anemia and other blood and skin disorders, diuretic; gout, tuberculosis, anemia, eczema