5 Gout Home Remedies

Gout is a type of arthritis that is affected by the levels of uric acid in the body, especially in the joints. If you live with gout, you know that tenderness, swelling, pain, and inflammation in the joints can be an every day part of life. How can you make these symptoms easier to live with? There are several things people try. We recommend speaking with your doctor, adding a natural joint supplement to your daily routine, and giving these convenient gout home remedies a look.

1. Lemon Juice

When it comes to gout, the goal is usually to help the body neutralize the extra uric acid in the blood stream. Many people do this with fresh lemon juice and baking soda. Lemon is often discussed for its role in discouraging the crystallization of uric acid. Add a half teaspoon of baking soda along with the juice of the lemon into a glass of water. Wait until the fizzing subsides then drink. Lemon water is also popular because it increases urine output and reduces fluid retention in the body's tissues.

2. Epsom Salt

Epsom salt isn't just a gout thing — people use it for all kinds of arthritis. It's comprised of magnesium and sulfate, which are associated with easing muscle soreness, supporting a healthy inflammatory response, and aiding nerve function by regulating electrolytes. For everyday gout comfort, many people take an epsom salt bath two or three times per week. If the discomfort is just in your feet, take an epsom salt foot bath.

3. Cherries

Who isn't looking for a reason to eat more cherries? Sweet and sour cherries are full of antioxidants that have been studied in connection with the discomfort and swelling that come with a gout attack. Many people eat around 20 cherries a day, first thing in the morning.

4. Ginger root

Ginger root is well known for supporting a healthy inflammatory response and everyday comfort. It can be used in many ways: during cooking, mixed with hot water and sipped as a tea, or made into a paste with water and applied to the affected area. Ginger is also popular for easing flatulence and nausea, and for settling the stomach.

5. Vitamin C

Adding more fruits and vegetables enriched with vitamin C, like oranges, is associated with lower amounts of uric acid in the body. It's important not to go crazy with vitamin C because extreme levels of vitamin C in the body may actually raise levels of uric acid. You can also get vitamin C in supplement form. These gout home remedies can easily be worked into your every day lifestyle and give you another way to support everyday joint comfort. They can also sit comfortably alongside a daily routine that includes natural joint support supplements and whatever care plan you and your doctor have settled on. Living with gout doesn't have to mean giving up the things you enjoy. If you aren't familiar with joint supplements, we can help. Download our free eBook How To Choose the Right Joint Supplement by clicking below.

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