most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-21T21:27:01Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/user/14801 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/82210/acid-alkaline-theory-does-bodys-ph-trigger-gout-attacks/112632#112632 Lou Kellen 2012-04-17T16:24:18Z 2012-04-17T16:24:18Z

<p>I too have used baking soda as a cure for my gout...after having been in a study and on allipurinol for months at a time, I started to investigate my PH and gout. I have kept a diary of all the foods I ingest all day every day for over 3 months. I have been diligent and have eliminated all red meats, eat chicken and turkey sparingly, no alcohol. I just started testing my PH two days ago and I was very alkaline two days ago, yesterday I was acidic all day. Today after doing my daily stretching routine (it is the only exercise I don't fear doing without an attack) my ankle started to tighten up, the first signs of an attack for me. I checked my PH and I was acidic. I took 1 level tsp of baking soda with 8 oz of water and within 30 minutes I was alkaline and my ankle feels much better. </p> <p>I am going insane with this because for over a year I have had my Uric acid levels checked and been on and off meds with below average results. I firmly believe my PH and gout attacks are related, and am working toward making my body more alkaline thru diet but will also supplement when necessary with the baking soda. I don't care what any doctors or "experts" say I have prevented at least 3 attacks over the last 6 months using the baking soda. </p> <p>I am 49 and not overweight, and prior to my first attack last year in perfect health...no issues what so ever. I really look forward to your experiment..please update...and I will as well.</p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>Lou</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/112739/vegetables-for-someone-who-doesnt-like-vegetables Lou Kellen 2012-04-18T17:54:00Z 2012-04-18T17:54:00Z

I have 4 yr old twins and they eat veggies when they want so for the times when they are having mac and cheese we put 2 cubes of sweet potato or cauliflower inside. You first have to cook the veggies and then puree and the freeze in a ice tray. I love egg salad and always make mine with cubes of cauliflower...don't even know its there. Check out Jessica Seinfelds book she has great recipes for getting veggies in dishes. Might be a way for you to dip your toe into eating more veggies...

http://paleohacks.com/questions/82210/acid-alkaline-theory-does-bodys-ph-trigger-gout-attacks Lou Kellen 2012-04-18T17:44:17Z 2012-04-18T17:44:17Z

Namby are you worried about the possible long term side effets of using baking soda regularly? High blood pressure...ingesting to much sodium...

http://paleohacks.com/questions/82210/acid-alkaline-theory-does-bodys-ph-trigger-gout-attacks/112632#112632 Lou Kellen 2012-04-18T17:33:14Z 2012-04-18T17:33:14Z

Is anyone who is using baking soda on a regular or semi regular basis concerned with long term effects such as High blood pressure, or ingesting too much sodium? I feel I can get away with 1 tsp every other day or longer. Anyone been using Baking soda for more than 6 months? and if so what or are have there been any side effects? thanks for everyones imput. Lou

http://paleohacks.com/questions/82210/acid-alkaline-theory-does-bodys-ph-trigger-gout-attacks/112632#112632 Lou Kellen 2012-04-18T13:10:03Z 2012-04-18T13:10:03Z

I am checking my PH with a strip from Enzymedoca...got it from my local health food store. I have no idea if it is good or bad. If anyone has a recommendation for other strips I am all ears... I check my levels with urine only.