Flex (GT)

• Gout;
• Gouty arthritis
  

• Decreases the absorption and increases the elimination of uric acid and other unwanted substances;
• Analgesic effect to relieve pain;
• Anti-inflammatory effect to reduce swelling and inflammation;
• Antipyretic effect to relieve burning sensations and reduce inflammation;

• This formula should not be used in cases of deficiency and cold.
• This formula is not designed to treat acute gout attacks. It is formulated to prevent gout.
• Heat packs should not be used in patients with gout, as it is a condition characterized by heat.
  

• Hai Zao (Sargassum) and Kun Bu (Thallus Eckloniae) are helpful, as they contain protein and vital minerals to reduce uric acid levels in the blood.
• Adequate amounts of vitamin C and bioflavonoids (3,000 to 5,000 mg daily) should be taken, as they help to reduce uric acid levels in the blood.
• Essential fatty acids are beneficial for gout, as they are needed to repair tissues and heal joint disorders.
• Since gout attack is caused by excessive deposit of uric acid in the joints, increased intake of food rich in uric acid will increase the risk of gout attacks. Purine-rich food should be avoided, including meat, soup (bone broth), gravies, meat extracts, seafood (anchovies, fish roes, herring, sardine, mussels), shellfish, internal organ meats (liver and kidneys), beer and other alcoholic beverages, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, and cauliflower.
• Patients with gout should increase their intake of cherries, blueberries and strawberries, all of which are excellent in neutralizing uric acid.
• It is important to always consume an adequate amount of distilled water, and avoid tap water whenever possible. This will help flush out the uric acid crystals.
• After an attack of gout, it is recommended to eat only raw fruits and vegetables for about one to two weeks.
  

Take 4 capsules three times daily. The herbal therapy should begin immediately upon noticing the first warning signs of gout. The dosage may be doubled on days one and two of herbal therapy to achieve faster onset of action. If necessary, this formula may be taken at reduced dosages for maintainance and prevention.

Rhizoma Atractylodis;
Semen Plantaginis;
Radix Paeoniae Rubra;
Radix Rehmanniae;
Fructus Chebulae;
Rhizoma Alismatis;
Rhizoma Anemarrhenae;
Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis;
Caulis Spatholobi;
Herba Lysimachiae;
Gypsum Fibrosum;
Galla Chinensis;
Semen Coicis;