Facts About Potassium Sorbate Found in Foods

WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF POTASSIUM SORBATE?

Potassium sorbate is a potassium salt version of sorbic acid, a naturally occurring polyunsaturated fat. Discovered in the 1850s by the French, potassium sorbate was initially derived from the mountain ash tree. Today, potassium sorbate is created synthetically and largely employed as a food preservative. Its use in the food industry has had extensive, rigorous long-term testing, and consumption of potassium sorbate is non-toxic -- even when taken in large quantities -- and breaks down in the body as water and carbon dioxide. The Center for Science in the Public Interest confirms that sorbic acid and potassium sorbate additives in food are generally safe with regard to health, and have the lowest allergenic potential of all food preservatives.

Uses of Potassium Sorbate

Potassium sorbate's use as an antimicrobial preservative prevents the growth of mold, bacteria and fungi in cheese, dried meats, baked goods, jellies and syrups. As a preservative in dried fruit, potassium sorbate often replaces sulfur dioxide, which has an aftertaste. The addition of potassium sorbate to dietary supplements inhibits microbes and increases shelf life. Many personal care products use potassium sorbate to prolong shelf stability and prevent bacteria contamination. Acting as a wine stabilizer, potassium sorbate prevents yeast from fermentation past the wine's bottling stage. By inhibiting the fermentation process, it ceases production of yeast.

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Regulating Preservatives

Government agencies, such as The Food and Drug Administration in the U.S., regulate the use of preservatives and monitor levels in food and drinks to ensure manufacturers compliance with regulations. The UK Miscellaneous Food Additives Regulations 1995, tested sorbates in non-alcoholic flavored drinks to determine the maximum daily levels allowable over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Results published in Food Survey Information Sheet, June 2008, report acceptable daily intakes for sorbic acid at 25 mg per kilogram of body weight per day.

Side Effects

The FDA requires all additives be listed on food labels, but reading ingredients can be confusing. Additives are often categorized nonspecifically as "spices" or "flavorings," making it difficult to determine what you are eating. Some food additives can cause allergic reactions and health problems. If you want to avoid preservatives such as potassium sorbate, buy fresh, unprocessed foods grown by local farmers; Eat whole foods and fewer convenience ready-made meals; Drink fresh organic juice, and choose fresh fruit over dried or canned options.

Personal hair-care and skin products containing sorbate or sorbic acid -- both forms of potassium sorbate -- can cause skin and eye irritation. DermNet NZ website reports that sorbic acid preservative can cause a condition known as contact urticaria. Reactions include a burning or itching rash appearing within minutes to one hour after exposure. Localized, red swelling can occur, especially on the hands, but the rash generally disappears within 24 hours.

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References

• Center for Science in the Public Interest: Learn about Food Additives: Chemical Cuisine: Safety Summary
• USDA Agricultural Marketing Service: Potassium Sorbate : Specific Uses
• Food Standards Agency: Food Survey of Benzoates and Sorbates in Soft Drinks: Food Survey Information Sheet 06/08
• Sustainable Table: Additives: Are Food Additives Safe?
• DermNet NZ: Contact Urticaria: What are the Clinical Features of Contact Urticaria?

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/269997-what-are-the-dangers-of-potassium-sorbate/#ixzz1p7v3Ce3e

Facts About Mono and Diglycerides Found in Foods

WHAT IS BAD ABOUT MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES?

Monoglycerides and diglycerides are food additives commonly used to combine ingredients containing fats with those containing water, two types of ingredients that don't ordinarily combine well. Food manufacturers typically use them to extend a product's shelf life. Made in part of fatty acids, they are similar to triglycerides, the predominant fat in food according to the Harvard School of Public Health, except they are classified as emulsifiers rather than lipids.

TRANS FATS

According to registered dietitian Mary Beth Sodus of the University of Maryland Medial Center, trans fats have been associated with increased risk of numerous diseases, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. They promote inflammation and obesity; raise LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels; and lower HDL, or good, cholesterol levels. Made up in part of fatty acids, mono- and diglycerides may contain trans fats, either when manufactured in a lab or, if they come from an animal or vegetable source, when exposed to heat for processing into packaged and prepared foods.

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FDA LABELING

In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began requiring that all food manufacturers list a food's trans fat content on the label. This law applies to lipids, like triglycerides, but not to emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides. Therefore, even though mono- and diglycerides may contain trans-fatty acids, they do not fall under these labeling requirements. This means a food may be labeled as possessing "0% trans fat" yet still contain trans-fatty acids from mono- and diglycerides.

OTHER ADDITIVES

Many different chemicals may be used in the process of manufacturing mono- and diglycerides that are still present in the final product. Among the most prevalent of these is hardened palm oil, or palm oil exposed to hydrogen and high temperatures, a process that forms trans fats. Other possible compounds added in the making of mono- and diglycerides include nickel, tartaric acid, synthetic lactic acid, ricinus fatty acids and sodium hydroxide, each of which may pose health risks of its own. Unfortunately, insufficient study has been done on the potential health dangers of these compounds.

FOODS CONTAINING MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES

Mono- and diglycerides are typically found in packaged and prepared foods. What's more, the packaged and prepared foods that commonly contain mono- and diglycerides are some of the least healthy food products on the market, including baked goods, soft drinks, candy, gum, whipped cream, ice cream, margarine and shortening.

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REFERENCES

·         University of Maryland Medical Center; "Trans Fats 101"; November 2010

·         Harvard School of Public Health; The Nutrition Source: Fats and Cholesterol; 2011

·         FDA.gov; "Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide"; October 2009

·         The Vegetarian Resource Group: Questions About Food Ingredients

·         TreeLight.com; "What's Wrong With Mono- and Di-Glycerides?"; Eric Armstrong

Article reviewed by joyce sexton Last updated on: May 19, 2011

Facts About Phthalates Found in Air Fresheners

Popular Air Fresheners Found to Contain Toxic Chemical

A test of air freshener products recently conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 12 out of 14 popular air freshener products contained a chemical known to be harmful to the health of humans. Phthalates, known to cause reproductive problems and hormone disruption in humans, were found in virtually all air freshener brands, including several Walgreens-branded air fresheners that the popular retailer has now pulled off its shelves.

Neither the FDA nor the EPA conducts any safety testing or spot checking of toxic chemicals in air freshener products. Essentially,consumers could be exposed to any number of toxic airborne chemicals from air freshener products, with no warning whatsoever. The safety of chemicals used in these products is utterly ignored by the FDA in much the same way that perfumes and cosmetic products containing cancer-causing chemicals are routinely ignored by the agency. The FDA makes virtually no effort to protect American consumers from cancer-causing or hormone-disrupting chemicals in tens of thousands of consumer products, and were it not for the efforts of consumer advocacy groups and environmental protection groups like the NRDC, no one would be protecting consumers at all. (U.S. government agencies usually have to be sued by groups like the CSPI or Public Citizen before they will take any pro-consumer action...)

Only two products tested by the NRDC -- Febreze Air Effects and Renuzit Subtle Effects -- contained virtually no detectable levels of phthalates, yet the twelve other products tested positive for the chemical even though some were labeled "unscented" and none of them listed phthalates as an ingredient. Some products were even labeled "All natural!" (Which just goes to demonstrate, yet again, that the "All natural" claim is meaningless.)

Walgreens pulls its air freshener products

According to the NRDC, the air freshener products with the highest levels of detectable phthalates were Walgreens Air Freshener, Walgreens Scented Bouquet, and Ozium Glycolized Air Sanitizer. Walgreens has since pulled its air freshener products from its shelves, apparently out of this newly revealed health concern.

Four consumer advocacy groups (and environmental groups) are now filing a petition with the EPA and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), calling for the agency to start testing air freshener products for this toxic chemical. The four groups include the Sierra Club, Alliance for Healthy Homes and the National Center for Healthy Housing.

All this brings to mind an important question: Why hasn't some government agency taken steps to test these toxic chemicals in air freshener products before?

Toxic products for the home are found everywhere

The sad truth is that you can walk down the aisle of just about any popular retailer (Walgreens, Wal-Mart, etc.) and find literally hundreds of different products that contain dangerous chemicals, many of which are well known to promote cancer. These chemicals are openly added to laundry detergents, skin creams, cosmetics, pet products, household cleaners, carcleaners, dish soap, perfumes, shampoos and many other products regularly used by consumers. Of course, most consumers have no idea they're consuming cancer-causing ingredients, and most retailers seem to have no interest whatsoever in testing their products for dangerous chemical substances.

Why was Walgreens selling products if it didn't know what was in them? And what about retailers like Wal-Mart, Costco and Sam's Clubs? Aren't they also aware that many of their consumer products contain cancer-causing chemicals?

The sad truth is that most brand-name consumer products contain at least one toxic chemical, and that's true for food as much as it is for home care products. Unless you're shopping at a health food store and buying truly natural, organic, unscented and environmentally responsible products, you can bet there are toxic chemicals all over your home (and in your body) right now.

The average American consumer uses close to 100 toxic chemicals before she even leaves the house in the morning. Many of those chemicals are encountered in the morning during showering, shaving, skin care, hair care and application of cosmetics. Other chemicals are encountered in breakfast foods, including bacon, sausage, processed milk, breads and other processed foods. By the time the average consumer leaves their home in the morning, they've already poisoned their liver, pancreas, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain. A typical American consumers has over 300 different synthetic chemicals in their body right now. Is it any wonder degenerative disease rates have skyrocketed in the U.S. over the last several decades?

Lots of chemical contaminants now emerging

I think the U.S. population is suddenly waking up to the fact that the vast majority of popular products marketed to them and sold at retailers are, in one way or another, dangerous to their health.

People have suddenly come to realize that brand-name dog food is so toxic that it will kill your dog, that toys from China contain dangerous levels of lead, that perfume products can contain as many as 21 different cancer-causing chemicals and that even popular laundry detergent products wash your clothes in a toxic brew of synthetic chemicals and artificial fragrances. Sites like NaturalNews and the Organic Consumers Association (www.OrganicConsumers.org) are, of course, trying to do something about this by educating consumers. We've even gone out of our way to acquire thousands of kilograms of natural laundry detergent to replace the toxic, brand-name detergents sold in stores (watch for an announcement in the next two days, or click here to see our new soap nuts product). Our aim is to eliminate chemicals in 500,000 loads of laundry in the next 90 days, protecting consumers from cancer and protecting the environment from the downstream toxicity caused by the use of commercial laundry detergents (which are dangerous to aquatic ecosystems).

The bottom line to all this is that corporations are selling consumers a cocktail of toxic chemicals found in tens of thousands of different products, none of which are effectively regulated by any government agency. Across the industry, there seems to be no concern whatsoever for the safety of consumers, and that's why everything from pet food to perfume is now manufactured with chemicals that are well known to cause cancer, infertility, neurological disorders and many other serious health problems.

Believe me: The discovery of phthalates in air freshener products is just the tip of the iceberg. What other chemicals lurk in these same air freshener products? And can you imagine all the toxic chemicals found in high-fragrance shampoos, nail polish, makeup remover and dryer sheets? When the truth comes out about those products someday, consumers are going to shocked to discover just how toxic their homes (and bodies) have become thanks to the relentless use of synthetic chemicals by commercial product manufacturers.

This stuff gets absorbed into the food at the grocery store!

Oh, and here's another huge "Wow" realization that, I guarantee you, nobody else is talking about these days: Many of these toxic fragrance chemicals escape from their product bottles, circulate in the air at grocery stores, and get absorbed by other food products sold in the same store.

I'm not kidding: That's why the peaches I once bought at Costco smell like Tide laundry detergent. It's because the peaches have soaked up some chemicals from the Tide! It's why fresh produce sold at grocery stores sometimes tastes like soap, or why water sold in cheap plastic jugs easily soaks up fragrance chemicals and tastes like Bounce dryer sheets. Any food item you buy from a retailer that sells toxic cleaning products is, itself, slightly toxic.

Right now, nobody is talking about this. This risk of chemical cross-contamination hasn't even been admitted to by mainstream scientists, the FDA, the EPA or any government agency. And yet it's a huge issue that impacts virtually all consumers; even healthy consumers who think they're reading labels and making smart shopping choices. If they're buying food or beverages under the same roof as a store that sells garden pesticides, toxic air fresheners, chemical-soaked dryer sheets or other products containing dangerous chemicals, then they're buying chemically contaminated food!

It's yet another reason to buy from local farmers' markets or co-op stores. Support Community-Supported Agriculture organizations (CSAs) and grow what you can yourself, in your own back yard, where the food goes from your garden to your plate, without being subjected to toxic chemicals in the air. And get some detox products to get rid of these chemicals. Some great sources include Heavy Metal Detox from www.DetoxMetals.com and Metal Magic from www.BaselineNutritionals.com (another interesting product is Natural Cellular Defensewhich I recommend through a friend Jason Groode at http://www.mywaiora.com/195399 )

Trust me on this issue: We've only heard the beginning of all this. Just wait until scientists someday wake up and start realizing that virtually everything sold at most retailers is contaminated with toxic chemicals -- even when those chemicals are not added to the products during manufacturing! Just remember this:

Products sitting on the shelves at retailers exchange molecules. Fruits and vegetables absorb molecules in the air, and solvent chemicals can go right through plastic containers. When you buy something at a store, you're buying a little bit of everything in the store! It's another reason to stop shopping at retailers that sell pesticides, toxic soaps, laundry products, solvents and cleaners. Get your food from a FOOD store, and make sure it's real food (not that processed garbage).

By the way, you can read the original NRDC press release at:
http://www.nrdc.org/media/2007/070919.asp

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/022067.html

Home Remedies No. 29 For Gout

Gout

Gout is a type of inflammation of the joints and swellings of a recurrent type. Gout is chronic in character and occurs in acute attacks. It is a disease that generally affects men; however, it also seen in post menopausal women and those who over-indulge in alcohol consumption. Gouty arthritis is another very painful condition that would require immediate treatment. Gout is essentially a form of arthritis that is characterized with sudden bouts of severe pain, inflammation and tenderness in the joints, known as gout attacks. Because of the strong connection between diets and gout, the condition was regarded as an affliction of the wealthy in the past. With modernization and social reforms in the past century our economic condition has greatly improved and there is less disparity, particularly with regard to the foods we consume. This condition has therefore become a lot more common and can afflict absolutely anyone, although men are more susceptible, as are post-menopausal women. Gout is known to be quite debilitating at times because of the severity of gout attacks. The excruciating pain can cause you to wake up in a sweat, causing what is often described as a feeling of fire or burning sensation in the afflicted joint. The plus point is that gout treatment is extremely effective and the best form of treatment would be through a gout diet. Sufferers of gout need to be careful about their diet as there are certain foods to avoid with gout, as they could trigger a higher frequency and increased severity of gout attacks. Gout Symptoms Acute Pain in the Toe, Swelling The most common Gout symptom is acute pain in the big toe, which becomes tender, hot, and swollen in a few hours. It is therefore also known as the toe/feet disease. Likewise, it is known to affect other joints such as the knees and the wrists. It is possible for more than one joint to be affected simultaneously. The patient may experience gout attacks close to midnight or in the early hours of the morning. The intense pain can even cause the patient to wake up. The symptoms of an acute attack would generally subside within a week. During this span of time, the patient is liable to run a mild fever and experience a loss of appetite. A serious complication of gout is the presence of kidney stones containing uric acid. In some cases the kidneys get damaged and do not function properly.Gout attacks are most severe within the first 12 to 24 hours of their onset, but the joint discomfort and pain although lessened, do not subside for a few more days or even for a week. It is important that these symptoms are not neglected as in the absence of appropriate gout treatment there could be other complications and also permanent damage to the affected joints. A gout diet suffices to control and reign in the condition at most times, but it would still be important to consult with your doctor and keep him informed.  Causes of Gout Gout Symptoms, Causes, Remedy and Diet Gout Caused Due to Uric Acid Crystals It is not easy to pinpoint the exact gout causes. However, having higher than normal amounts of uric acid in the body increases your risk of gout. This excess uric acid tends to crystallize and accumulate in the joints, thus causing the swelling of the joints. This triggers the painful symptoms associated with gout. The only way to experience gout relief is by following a disciplined diet for gout. Natural remedies for gout include a variety of fruits and vegetables that help to regulate the levels of uric acid in the body. Some of the gout home remedies are as follows. Excessive Alcohol, Heredity, Rich Foods, Lack of Exercise also Causes Gout Other causes of gout are heredity, alcoholic drinks, regular eating of foods rich in protein and carbohydrate, lack of proper exercise, and stress. A clear understanding of the risk factors is always useful as it can help to prevent the onset of the condition or at least delay it. If you can identify with any of the risk factors it may also give you some insight into possible causes and triggers of gout attacks. Dietary Habits: People who follow a diet that comprises of a high amount of red meats, oily fish, yeast and internal organs are very susceptible to gout. A regular or high intake of alcohol, particularly beer, is also known to increase the risk of developing gout. In the past it the consumption of red meat among the population was a rarity as it was more of a privilege for the wealthy and ruling classes, which is why it was often referred to as a disease of the rich. Heredity: A family history of gout puts you at high risk of developing gout. Although there may be little that you can do to correct this, following a gout diet or exercising some amount of caution when it comes to diet and alcohol consumption could make a huge difference. Age and Gender: Men tend to be more susceptible to gout at an earlier age because uric acid levels rise at puberty in men, while in women this occurs only at menopause. Medical Conditions and Drugs: The presence of certain conditions could put you at a higher risk of developing gout. Conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure are known to cause such complications at times, particularly if not treated appropriately. High cholesterol levels and a narrowing of the arteries also contribute to the development of gout. Certain drugs could also cause a rise in uric acid levels, thereby contributing to the occurrence of gout. These include drugs like certain diuretics used in the treatment of high blood pressure, as well as low dose aspirin drugs and also many anti-rejection drugs prescribed for patients who have undergone transplant surgery. Gout Treatments Self care is an important aspect of gout treatment, whether or not you are on medications for the condition. Home remedies for gout pain, whether in the knee, big toe, ankle or foot are meant to facilitate healing and provide relief from the painful symptoms of gout attacks, they are not meant to treat the condition itself. The most important consideration should be the recommendations of your doctor and it is imperative that you follow his gout treatment recommendations meticulously, taking medications as advised. If you suffer a gout attack, make it appoint to rest and do not try to use the affected joint. Instead rest with the affected joint elevated if possible. If the affected joint restricts your ability to move around comfortably, then make it a point to use a cane or walking stick for support, no matter how unnecessary you may think this to be. Ice packs or cold compresses are useful in gout treatment for some relief from the pain and also to reduce the inflammation. You could also try applying hemorrhoid creams to the affected area to reduce inflammation. Make sure that you keep yourself well hydrated to minimize the risk of further gout attacks. Gout Treatments Gout home remedies and natural cures, Questions and answers Treating Gout using Cherry The cherry, sweet or sour, is considered in effective treating gout. Consume about fifteen to twenty cherries a day, preferably as soon as you wake up. Subsequently, you can begin to reduce the amount of cherries you consume. Research into the effectiveness of cherries for treating gout showed that an antioxidant in cherries called anthocyanins helps to relieve inflammation as well as reduce the frequency of gout flare-ups. It is best to consume fresh cherries and avoid the canned variety. Gout Treatment using Vegetable Juices Raw vegetable juices are used for gout treatment. A mocktail of carrot, beetroot and cucumber juice seems to be effective in treating gout. Add 100 ml of beetroot and 100 ml of cucumber juice to 300 ml of carrot juice and this must be consumed on a daily basis. Treating Gout using French Beans The juice of French or string beans has also proved effective in treating gout. About 150 ml of this juice should be taken daily by the patient suffering from this disease. Cure for Gout using Apple Apples are regarded as an excellent source for curing gout. The malic acid contained in them is believed to neutralise the uric acid and afford relief to gout sufferers. The patient is advised to take one apple after each meal. Gout Relief using Banana Bananas have been found beneficial in the treatment of gout. A diet of bananas only for three or four days is advised for providing some relief from gout. A patient can take eight or nine bananas daily during this period and nothing else. Treating Gout using Lime Lime is also used as a source in treating gout. Vitamin C is known to prevent and cure sore joints by strengthening the connective tissues of the body. The citric acid found in lime is a solvent of the uric acid which is the primary cause of this disease. The juice of half a lime, squeezed into a glass of water, should be taken twice daily. Treating Gout using Charcoal One of the natural gout remedies is a paste of water and half a cup of charcoal powder. This remedy is perfect for gout of the foot. The infected foot can be soaked in this mixture completely for at least 30 minutes to an hour for effective pain relief. Treating Gout using Herbs Some of the herbs that can be used for effective gout pain relief include devil’s claw root, white willow bark, ginger root and meadowsweet flower tops and leaves. All these herbs contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties which can relieve pain caused in gout. Other herbs like cayenne, licorice, boswellia and feverfew are also considered to be natural gout remedies. Treating Gout with Safflower Safflower can be taken in capsule form for speeding up the healing process in the case of gout. Safflower has properties which help in improving circulation, cleansing the blood and also alleviating the pain caused in gout. Treating Gout using Ginger If you suffer from gout in the toes, one of the natural gout remedies would be a mixture of water and 1/3 cup of ground ginger. The feet can be soaked in this mixture for 30 minutes which will cause sweating and therefore elimination of uric acid. It is important to bathe thoroughly after following this remedy as ginger could cause skin irritation once the skin dries. Treating Gout using Mustard Prepare a paste by mixing one part whole wheat powder and one part mustard powder with water. This paste can be applied on the aching body parts and left overnight for effective gout pain relief. Gout Diet Gout : Home Remedies suggested by users Fast of Orange Juice and Water For an acute attack, there is no better remedy than a fast of orange juice and water. In severe cases, it is advisable to undertake a series of short fasts for three days or so rather than one long fast. All Fruit Diet After the acute symptoms subside, the patient may adopt an all fruit diet for another three or four days. Natural Food diet Thereafter, he may gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet of natural foods, with emphasis on fresh fruits, raw vegetables, and sprouts. Avoid Purine and Acid Producing Foods The patient should avoid all purine and uric acid-producing foods such as all meats, eggs, and fish; tea, coffee, sugar, white flour and its products; and all canned, processed, and fried foods. The patient needs to be careful of the kind of food he/she consumes. Foods to avoid include purine rich foods as well as those foods which produce uric acid. Therefore foods such as meat, eggs, fish, sugar, coffee and tea, products prepared from white flour, fried foodstuffs and all sorts of processed and/or canned food must be avoided. The gout remedies mentioned above will help to reduce the severity and frequency of the painful symptoms of gout. Along with these gout natural remedies, however, it is important to seek professional medical help and follow the suggested medications. Diet for Gout When seeking treatment and prevention measures for arthritis one could also make a list of foods that would provide the body with some best natural vitamins that are essential for the body. Following an appropriate gout diet should be central to any gout treatment plan as this is the single greatest influence on the condition. It is essential that you severely restrict the levels of animal protein in your diet. Red meats are known to be the worst possible food for gout patients. High protein levels cause a spike in blood uric acid levels, triggering severe gout attacks. Limit your intake to very small portions of lean meats, such as poultry or certain fish like salmon. Keep in mind that not all fish are healthy for you as many are extremely high in purines. Mackerel, herring, and anchovies are just a few of the fish foods to avoid with gout. It’s important that you keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid caffeinated and carbonated drinks as these will simply aggravate the problem. If you are experiencing a gout attack it may help to consume some oral rehydration solutions. Avoid consuming any alcohol as it severely impairs your body’s ability to eliminate excess uric acid. While suffering from gout, foods to avoid also include vegetables like spinach, asparagus and cauliflower and legumes like beans, lentils and peas. Foods like mushrooms, oatmeal, yeast products and white flour bakery products should also be completely avoided. Your doctor or nutritionist would however be the best source of information on a gout diet or any specific supplements and nutrients or vitamins for gout. One of the best tips when considering gout diet is to check out some gout recipes and prepare a gout diet chart or have a gout diet menu that will help you know and prepare some new food every day. A typical gout diet invariably excludes all forms of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. Other Gout Treatment Warm Water Enema A warm-water enema should be used daily during the period of fasting to cleanse the bowels. Epsom Salt Bath Epsom salts foot baths are advised twice daily. About 250 gm - 500gm of these salts may be added to tolerably hot water for this purpose. Full Epsom salt baths should also be taken three times a week. The baths may be reduced to two per week later. Cold Packs, Fresh Air, Exercise, Reduced Stress Cold packs, applied to the affected joints at night, will be beneficial. Fresh air and outdoor exercise are also essential. The patient should eliminate as much stress from his life as possible gout suggested by tan on Monday, March 10, 2008 Doctors said my husband had gout, but the medicine didn't seem effective over time & caused a great deal of physical drained. I gave him cod liver oil (2,800IUVitD,3g Vit C &, 1,2200IUVitE,40mg zinc, 3g Ca./ 2.4g Mg, in 3 separate meals daily. In 3 days his gout has gone, since then, whenever he feels pain again he asks for the supplements again. Water suggested by Ed on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 When I feel the throbbing starting...I drink as much water as my bladder will allow...after a day or so..no pain and I've been pain free for over 2 years just keeping my body flushed with water. Gout suggested by Kim on Friday, November 23, 2007 I had gout in both feet and tried celery seed tablets. Within 4 days the pain was gone. Took 2 tablets 3 times a day (total of 3000 mg) and what a relief it's been. Gout suggested by Sue on Sunday, October 7, 2007 This is going to sound a little strange, but you can soak your foot in cherry juice and cure gout. Soak for 30 minutes twice a day. Source:  http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Gout.html