Water plays a vital role in healing and maintaining a gout free status. Many of us do not drink nearly enough water. Lack of water and dehydration, is more common than one would think. so many of us are borderline or already dehydrated and don't even realize it. It is highly recommended that everyone should drink at least the recommended amount in the WHO table below. More if you are under attack or if you are heavier than normal.With regard to gout, it is the only means of transporting the soluble uric acid from the body through both urine and the bowels. Without proper hydration there is little hope of providing an essential exit for this process both while healing and then while remaining gout free after cleansing. A good water supply is equally as important. Tap water is full of chlorine and a host of other unhealthy elements. We already allow these to seep into our pores and lungs at an extremely high rate during a hot shower, the last thing you need to do is drink it as well. Toxins use up the body's nutrients faster than they can be replaced which poses even higher risks for those that suffer with digestive disorders. Chlorine also kills the friendly bacteria in the intestines posing even more serious health risks. For more information on Chlorine type "dangers of chlorinated water" into Google or any other search enginesThe amount of chlorine in the water supply varies from city to city and town to town, but it is none the less dangerous at any level, especially with more exposure through showers, hot tubs, swimming pools, etc. At the very least one should drink only distilled/bottled/filtered water. Distilled is the best, during healing. Do not count any other liquids towards your water intake and whilst cleansing it should remain your only drink with the exception of a small amount of unsweetened juice occasionally. How you drink the water can also play a role in healing. The kidneys will take advantage of water supply no matter how fast or slow it comes through. However, the liver utilizes the water intake at a slower pace. Taking in 1/4 litre per half hour is the best way to allow for maximum benefit to both organs. This also helps keep from bloating and supports the Goutcare pills throughout the day providing a round the clock urination source at a steady and efficient clearance pace. Both organs play a vital role in healing gout and remaining gout free. It should be noted as well that freshly squeezed lemon in water is also another great kidney stimulator.**The World Health Organisation states that "the 'absolute minimum' quantity of water to sustain hydration remains elusive, as this is dependent on climate, activity level and diet". WHO notes that some hydration needs are met through fluid obtained from food, however they disregard this contribution in their recommendation of daily water requirements, because, on a global basis, "the proportion of fluid obtained from food may vary significantly in response to diet and culture from negligible to all hydration needs". They note that allocating the full hydration component to drinking water alone may over-estimate the quantity of water required, but "this is believed to be no more significant than the variation likely to occur due to activity levels and temperature."
The WHO recommendations for daily requirements of drinking water are given in the table below.
TABLE3; World Health Organisation recommendations for daily requirements of drinking water Female Adults Average conditions 2.2 litres Female Manual labour in high temperatures 4.5 litres Total needs in pregnancy/lactation 4.8 litres (pregnancy) 5.5 litres (lactation) Male adults Average conditions 2.9 litres Male adults Manual labour in high temperatures 4.5 litres -**The UK Food Standards Agency recommends: "In climates such as the UK, we should drink approximately 1.2 litres (6 to 8 glasses) of fluid every day to stop us getting dehydrated. In hotter climates the body needs more than this. We also get some fluid from the food we eat.
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