The extremely painful condition of Gout only foreshadows Heart Disease. The Acid Waste Build Up and Free Radical Damage that precipitate Gout also are the culprits that facilitate a whole host of Cardiovascular Problems. In this three part series we will investigate them more closely.
Gout is a painful Omen of Cardiovascular Disease.
Due to a whole host of Lifestyle Choices, Gout and Cardiovascular Disease share many of the same risk factors.
When the pH of the body becomes too acidic as in high levels of Uric Acid, a wide range of poor health conditions and diseases start to present themselves. In the case of Gout, Acidosis is obvious; too much Uric Acid in the blood causes the well-recognized and unmistakable symptom of a Gout Attack.
As discussed in Part One and Part Two of the series, acid waste buildup and oxidation corrode and degrade the cell walls and bring on the state of Acidosis. The purpose of this article is to draw more focus to the cells that make up the Cardiovascular System and how an over acidic inner body condition and the oxidation of those cell walls bring on Heart Disease complications.
The question is whether the poor performance of the Cardiovascular System contributes to the condition of too much Uric Acid and Gout, or vise-versa.
The most important point to call attention to is the Endothelium. The Endothelial Cells line the entire Cardiovascular System; the Heart, Arteries, Veins and even the finest Capillaries. The Endothelium is a "one cell thick", smooth lining that is the most important organ for the health of the whole Cardiovascular System.
Once thought to be only a membrane to confine the blood to the Circulatory System, studies and research over the last 25 years have proved that the Endothelium is vital to many other metabolic and immune response functions, especially in regards to the performance of the Cardiovascular System.
The most important role that the Endothelial Cells play is in the production of Nitric Oxide. While a potentially dangerous Free Radical, it is also one of the most important signaling molecules in the body. Nitric Oxide is key in controlling Blood Pressure, prevents Blood Clots, and Systemic Inflammation.
An over-acidic body condition and cell membrane oxidation create the type of damage and corrosion that lead to the arteries becoming stiff and hard, (arteriosclerosis) and the build up of plaques. (atherosclerosis) The hardening of the arteries contributes to high blood pressure and the blockages are associated with Heart Attack and Strokes.
In either scenario, the blood carries less oxygen and that can directly cause the build up of Uric Acid in the blood stream and eventually be the cause of a Gout Attack. Poor blood oxygenation also accounts for poor functioning of many of the organs, especially the Kidneys. The result is often renal malfunction and the inadequate excretion of Uric Acid which also is the cause of painful Gout Attacks.
More attention is now being drawn to the link between Sleep Apnea and Gout in regards to low blood oxygen saturation and the build up of Uric Acid in that process. More testing is needed to correlate the prevention or decrease in the incidence of Sleep Apnea and/or Gout and improved levels of blood oxygenation. A large body of information has already been compiled to lend testimony to confirm that connection.
In conclusion; the question, which contributes to or causes the other - Gout or Cardiovascular Disease - is still inconclusive. However, there is enough evidence to support a path of prevention by;
The 4 Ways Deep Breathing Techniques Will Make A Difference With Gout
The condition of Gout is caused by an over-acidic body condition, specifically Uric Acid. Toxic acid waste will build up from several different causes. Deep breathing techniques will serve to assist in both preventing the accumulation of acid waste and help move it out to be excreted as well.
Gout And Celiac Disease: What Is The Connection?
Gout and Celiac Disease appear to have some interesting connections although there is no conclusive evidence that specifically ties them together at this time. Bone and joint pain, as well as Autoimmune Symptoms and Rheumatoid Arthritis are commonly included in a long list of symptomatic descriptions of Celiac Disease. Gout is classified as a Rheumatic Disease, it certainly qualifies as a condition of Bone and Joint Pain, and it has an Autoimmune component as in the body attacking itself when the presence of the naturally occurring substance, Uric Acid, becomes too prevalent.
Baking Soda For Gout: Why Take Drugs?
Baking soda or Sodium Bicarbonate is a well-known treatment for neutralizing the acidic buildup that causes Gout. The effectiveness is well-documented and widely used today. It's ability to raise the pH of the body chemistry makes it a more attractive natural method to relieve Gout than NSAIDS; why do our doctors ignore it?
