Interested in gout

Cranberries are NOT good for gout is because they raise acidic level of the urine. The lower pH (acidic) the urine is the less uric acid which is (NH2)2CO) acids are removed by the kidneys from the blood supply. Uric acid is urea ((NH2)2CO which is a nitrogen based acid cranberry is hydrogen based. Orange Juice helps remove uric acid from the kidneys because it raises the pH of the urine causing it to be more alkaline.

No Cranberry it is bad to drink while under a gout attack. Cold followed by hot soaking is best. The cold reduces swelling and the hot gets the circulation going to move out the uric acid crystals out of the joint. The swelling inhibits good blood flow so it is important to try to reduce the swelling.

Cranberries are good for gout is because they raise acidic level of the urine. The lower pH (acidic) the urine is the less uric acid which is (NH2)2CO) acids are removed by the kidneys from the blood supply. Uric acid is urea ((NH2)2CO which is a nitrogen based acid cranberry is hydrogen based. Orange Juice helps remove uric acid from the kidneys because it raises the pH of the urine causing it to be more alkaline.

Extremely Alkaline Forming Foods - pH 8.5 to 9.0:
Lemons 1, Watermelon 2, 8.5 Agar Agar 3, Cantaloupe, Cayenne (Capsicum) 4, Dried dates & figs, Kelp, Karengo, Kudzu root, Limes, Mango, Melons, Papaya, Parsley 5, Seedless grapes (sweet), Watercress, Seaweed
Moderate Alkaline - pH 7.5 to 8.0
Apples (sweet), Apricots, Alfalfa sprouts Arrowroot, Avocados, Bananas (ripe), Berries, Carrots, Celery, Currants, Dates & figs (fresh), Garlic , Gooseberry, Grapes (less sweet), Grapefruit, Guavas, Herbs (leafy green), Lettuce (leafy green), Nectarine, Peaches (sweet), Pears (less sweet), Peas (fresh sweet), Persimmon, Pumpkin (sweet), Sea salt , Spinach, Apples (sour), Bamboo shoots, Beans (fresh green), Beets, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carob , Daikon, Ginger (fresh), Grapes (sour), Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce (pale green), Oranges, Parsnip, Peaches (less sweet), Peas (less sweet), Potatoes & skin, Pumpkin (less sweet), Raspberry, Sapote, Strawberry, Squash , Sweet corn (fresh), Tamari , Turnip, Sour Dairy
Slightly Alkaline to Neutral pH 7.0
Almonds , Artichokes (Jerusalem), Barley-Malt (sweetener-Bronner), Brown Rice Syrup, Brussel Sprouts, Cherries, Coconut (fresh), Cucumbers, Egg plant, Honey (raw), Leeks, Miso, Okra, Olives ripe , Onions, Pickles (home made with brown rice vinegar), Radish, Sea salt , Spices , Taro, Tomatoes (sweet), Vinegar (sweet brown rice), Water Chestnut, Amaranth, Artichoke (globe), Chestnuts (dry roasted), Egg yolks (soft cooked), Goat's milk and whey (raw) , Horseradish, Mayonnaise (home made), Millet, Olive oil, Quinoa, Rhubarb, Sesame seeds (whole) , Soy beans (dry), Sprouted grains , Tempeh, Tofu, Tomatoes (less sweet)

Is there a list of foods high in alkaline?

Our (gout) diet is being fallowed to a T, I hope! Lots of cranberry juice, frozen and dried cherries, ibuprofen round the clock, and acidophiles pills twice a day.

He was staying off his foot }no choice really{ He was feeling much better yesterday, so we decided to get groceries. Of course he refused to ride one of those carts and walked the whole time, SO today hes hurting again!

Does that mean it will flair up again??
He also likes it when I massage it gently and I was wondering if I could be doing more harm then good. Also would he benefit from soaking his foot in hot or cold water? A friend suggested soaking in Epson salts, said it may help the swelling.
I just do not want to make it worse. Hes afraid it will not get better!!

Thanks AGAIN for all the information

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