Gout is a painful condition that is caused when abnormally high levels of uric acid circulate in the bloodstream. This uric acid is then deposited in the skin and the joints leading to the symptoms of gout. A painful arthritis is the result. There are many causes of gout. In other words, “gout” is not a specific disease but rather the outcome of several other diseases. This means that there are many different treatment options for gout depending on the cause in each specific case. Unfortunately, conventional Western medical therapy does not always provide a cure.
You may already be taking the drugs your doctor has prescribed, adjusted your diet to reduce levels of sugar, protein and alcohol, increased the amount of exercise you do as well as countless other things on top. But if you still suffer from gout or have frequent relapses then you should consider adding some gout herbal remedies to the mix.
Let us take a look at some gout herbal remedies you could try:
1) Fresh cherries. These can help to neutralize uric acid and therefore decrease the levels of acid crystals that are deposited in your joints.
2) Apple cider vinegar. Many people swear by this popular herbal remedy. Take two tablespoons a day and some people swear you will notice a benefit. Whilst there is no definitive studies that will prove this to be true, there is certainly no harm in trying such a cheap and safe gout herbal remedy.
3) Honey. Honey is a great natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent. Take a spoonful of high quality honey everyday and see if you notice an improvement.
5) Other foods. Fruits and foods high in vitamin C and bioflavinoids (which increase vitamin C absorption) are very beneficial to gout sufferers. Vitamin C increases the rate of uric acid excretion by the body and thereby decreases uric acid levels.
Hopefully at least one of the five gout herbal remedies listed will be of benefit to you. As everyone is different and gout is caused by so many different factors, it is impossible to guarantee. But the beauty of these remedies for gout is that they are safe and affordable. Try them for a month and see if your situation has improved. With any luck you will feel much better.
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