Gout

Sufficient hydration (maintaining 2 to 3 liters per day and a urine volume of at least 2 liters) facilitates the excretion of uric acid by the kidneys and helps prevent kidney stones. Water, unsweetened coffee, and cherry juice (where anthocyanins have a uric acid-lowering effect) are recommended over sugary drinks. Since obesity increases uric acid reabsorption in the kidneys through insulin resistance, weight loss is necessary; however, drastic calorie restriction or fasting can trigger ketoacidosis, temporarily suppressing uric acid excretion and potentially causing attacks. In Korean medicine, sufficient fluid intake is the most fundamental lifestyle treatment that supports fluid circulation in the digestive system and water metabolism in the kidneys. Warm water, as well as barley tea and Alisma orientale tea, are effective in flushing out excess moisture and waste from the body, thus aiding in waste elimination. Regarding weight management, a method that gradually removes sticky waste while reinforcing digestive function is more suitable than short-term fasting; drastic calorie restriction can actually weaken digestive function and increase waste production in the long run. At Dongjedang, we improve the metabolic environment through treatments that strengthen digestive and kidney functions, along with dietary guidelines tailored to your physical condition.