| Hydrotherapy is a treatment that can help you get rid | | | | used to help restore balance to the kidneys. The |
| of gout, but is not the only alternative remedy out | | | | kidneys are the organs that are in charge of uric acid |
| there. Reflexology is a treatment that is often used to | | | | production. Therefore, if the body energy related to the |
| treat gout, and has worked effectively for some | | | | kidneys is stimulated through the corresponding point in |
| sufferers. | | | | both feet (boot feet need to be involved as there are |
| What is reflexology? Reflexology, also known as zone | | | | two kidneys), this could help the kidneys lower uric acid |
| therapy, is an alternative treatment that involves the | | | | production. |
| stimulation of specific points on the feet, hands and | | | | Reflexology can also be used to break up uric acid |
| ears, for the purpose of promoting positive healing | | | | crystal deposits that may be present in the foot. |
| effects on other parts of the body. Reflexology may | | | | Are their side effects? Side effects are not common. |
| also be used to improve overall health. Although | | | | However, some people may experience nausea, |
| reflexology can be performed on the hands or ears, it | | | | headaches or sinus congestion after treatment. This |
| is primarily administered to the feet, which is the | | | | side effect is commonly referred to as a "healing |
| method that would be used to get rid of gout. | | | | crisis", and reflexologists believe it is caused by the |
| A reflexologist believes that the foot is made up of | | | | body releasing toxins. These side effects usually last |
| various reflex zones that correspond to all of the other | | | | no longer than 24 hours. |
| energy zones in the body. The theory is that applying | | | | Precautions - Although reflexology may effectively get |
| pressure through massage to the "gritty" or "tight" | | | | rid of gout in some sufferers, it is imperative that you |
| points of one's foot will stimulate the body energy | | | | know reflexology is a preventative gout treatment and |
| connected to the foot point encouraging self-healing. | | | | should not be sought during an active case of gout. |
| Reflexology only seeks to cure imbalances in body | | | | Think about it - considering the pain gout causes in the |
| energy and is not used to cure or diagnose medical | | | | foot can be so intense that the weight of a bed sheet |
| conditions. | | | | is unbearable, just imagine how your foot would feel |
| How does reflexology work? A qualified practitioner | | | | during a deep massage. Ouch! |
| massages designated points on the bare foot with | | | | You should also consult your doctor before attempting |
| their hands. No other drugs or tools are used. | | | | reflexology treatment if you -o Have kidney stoneso |
| Reflexology treatment has been known to -o Improve | | | | Are a diabetico Have problems with blood pressureo |
| postureo Improve circulationo Increase the nutrients | | | | Have cancero Severe problems with circulation in the |
| and oxygen in cellso Improve chemical function in the | | | | legs or feeto Have Osteoarthritis in the foot or ankleo |
| bodyo Remove toxins from the bodyo Calms nerve | | | | Are pregnant |
| endingso Encourage overall relaxationo Reduce | | | | Reflexology can be an effective treatment for gout if |
| stresso Encourage normal body functioningo | | | | performed properly by an experienced practitioner. |
| Encourage pain management | | | | Just make sure you consult your health care provider |
| What benefits does reflexology offer gout sufferers? | | | | first to find out if this treatment is the best course of |
| If a person needs to be rid of gout, reflexology can be | | | | action for you to get rid of gout. |