If you have ever experienced a difficulty with gout, you realize just how painful it can truly be. In fact, most people who have never experienced it have a difficult time imagining the burning and pain associated with it, and it seems to strike in the middle of the night, robbing us of sleep at the same time.
Gout may be considered to be an ancient disease by some people, but there are still many people who suffer from it today. It is a type of arthritis that is caused by excessive amounts of uric acid in the body. This leads to crystals forming, particularly around the joints. They can affect any joint in the body but it is more likely to affect the big toe.
If you suffer from this type of difficulty there are some things to do that can help to reduce your suffering and may even stop the gout from coming back again. Here are some suggestions that may help.
1. Watch your Intake – One of the most important things to do is to pay attention to what you eat and drink. Refined carbohydrates, yeast, fructose and meat lead to high purine intakes and the possibility of gout.
Cut down on your consumption of fruit juices and soda and avoid beer. Any type of organ meat, such as liver, should be avoided. Seafoods can also lead to a problem with gout so it would be beneficial to eliminate those from your diet as well.
2. Add Healthy Foods to Your Diet – Another thing that you can do to reduce the effects of gout is to add healthy food into your diet. Cherries are a great example, because they are anti-inflammatory and have high levels of antioxidants. You may also benefit from adding apples and bananas to your diet because they can remove uric acid from the body naturally.
3. Try Alternative Remedies – Yes, there are some medical treatments that may help with gout, but you may also want to try some of these natural remedies as well.
Baking soda and charcoal are one of the options to help reduce uric acid. A mixture of 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a glass of water and then adding it to charcoal to make a paste may help if you apply it to the area.
Apple cider vinegar or gingerroot are other options because they can help to reduce the inflammation associated with gout. They may not help to remove uric acid from the body but by limiting inflammation, it limits your symptoms.
Finally, don’t overlook the benefits of increasing your water intake. Hydrating properly can help to flush the kidneys and remove the uric acid through urinary output naturally. Putting any affected areas in cold water may also provide some temporary relief. Be careful not to overdo the cold treatment because it can increase crystallization of uric acid.
H/T: Remedy Daily
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