Uric acid which is a waste product in the body can deposit in the bones and joints leading to health issues like gout, which a form of arthritis, apart from heart and kidney trouble. High uric acid occurs when the body is not able to remove enough of uric acid or makes too much of it.
Dr Dixa Bhavsar says making healthy lifestyle changes can reverse hyperuricemia and reduce the high uric acid levels naturally.
Causes of High uric acid
- Low metabolism or poor gut health
- Sedentary lifestyle or lack of physical activity
- Consumption of more proteins and less fat
- Heavy dinners
- No regularity in your sleeping and eating time
- Less intake of water- Kidney dysfunction (elderly patients)
- Eating excessive non-veg
How to reduce uric acid levels naturally according to Dr Bhavsar.
- Exercise every single day for 45 minutes
- Drink enough water
- Do not consume lentils/beans and wheat for dinner till your condition gets better
- Try having an early and light dinner, say before 8 pm
- Consume sour fruits like amla, berries, etc.
- Work on building your metabolism
- Manage your stress as it can reduce metabolism
- Have sound sleep every night. Sleeping better can help improve your digestion and assimilation
Ayurveda herb to treat high uric acid
Dr Bhavsar says guduchi also known as giloy is a wonderful and best ayurvedic herb for gout