BEAT GOUT NATURALLY- CHEAPER AND HEALTHIER

Anyone who experienced gout definitely understands the desire for selling their soul to get a faster relief from the agony. Do you need doctor-prescribed medication for gout or natural home remedies? Of course, the answer is both. Lifestyle changes, including dietary changes associated with medications will be the target.

What is gout?

Gout is an extremely painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood which then crystallize and deposit in joints, tendons and surrounding tissues. This can occur for a number of reasons including diet and genetic predisposition.

So what are the solutions? Apart from the obvious diet and lifestyle changes of avoiding gluten and purine-rich foods, there are several natural home remedies that could help prevent gout and bring a relief to its symptoms.

Baking soda

Baking soda mixed in water can balance uric acid levels in the body and flush out this acid whenever a high concentration is detected. Mix one half teaspoon of baking soda in water and drink it in one sitting. You may need to repeat this a few times a day until complete relief achieved. Remember to reduce the dose as the pain goes away. Notice: Use with cautions for those with hypertension because baking soda can raise the blood pressure.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice is another drinking that works miracles. A high content of vitamin C can help eliminate uric acid, at the same time suppress its harmful effects. Importantly, acids in lemon juice can dissolve uric acid crystals and dispel them from the body.

Olive oil

Uric acid can be formed in the blood due to vital fatty acids deficiency. Therefore, adding olive oil to your regular basis helps you to control uric acid levels and inhibit the damage causing by the growth of this acid.

Cherries

Some studies have shown that cherries can also lower uric acid. A substance named anthocyanin found in these fruits can mimic some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Blueberries

Like cherries, blueberries also contain anthocyanin. It acts as natural NSAIDs that helps reduce inflammation and pain caused by uric acid increase.

Water

Water has an amazing purifying property; even helps eliminate uric acid from the body. Drinking enough water can stop the formation of this acid and dissipate it from the body.