Many people who have gout will get some over the counter medication. Of course there are other people who would rather have a natural gout treatment. There are a number of natural gout treatments that are both effective and can be done from home.
So what is the cause of gout? Gout is actually excess amounts of uric acid deposits in the body and is in fact a form of arthritis. Crystals will usually travel through the kidneys and out of the body but when you have gout the crystals get deposited in the joints. Some of the symptoms of gout are pain and inflammation accompanied with some swelling. It has been found that men seem to get gout more than women.
There are many reasons why people get gout. Some of the reasons are their diet, if they have large amount of alcohol and being overweight. Additionally lack of exercise can also cause gout.
Natural gout treatment is very easy to find and carry out. Eating an apple a day will not only keep the doctor away but gout as well. Cherries will also help as they have a very high level of vitamin C. So that is why you should eat 10 to 15 every day. Safflower comes in capsule forms and will also help you.
Gout can affect many parts of the body including the feet. If you have gout in the feet then there is an easy natural treatment. Add a third cup of ginger to hot water and soak your feet in it. The sweat that occurs due to this will actually eliminate the uric acid found in the joints. Be sure to wash your feet well after this treatment as ginger can cause skin irritation if it dries on the skin.
Something that will also treat gout in a natural way is lemon. Vitamin C can be found in high levels in lemons and it will help to get rid of uric acid. Drinking the juice of half a lemon mixed with some water at least three times a day is a good idea. Another easy treatment is to simply drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water every day. You will find that this does not only help with gout but will also keep your kidneys clean and healthy.
Another treatment would be the creation of a paste that should be left on the sore areas over night. This paste is made of equal parts mustard powder and whole wheat powder and some water. The paste can be covered in gauze while you sleep if you want. Two cups of Epsom salts in some warm water will help with gout in the toes. Soak your toes in the water until it becomes cool and the pain should ease. Additionally having a cloth soaked in warm Castor oil on the affected parts will help.
There is many a natural gout treatment out there. It is simply a matter of finding the one that is right for you.
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This post was written by Sean Prentice on August 23, 2010
