The most common Gout symptom is acute pain in the big toe, which becomes tender, hot, and swollen in a few hours. It may also similarly affect other joints such as the knees and wrists, and sometimes more than one joint may be affected at a time. The attack usually occurs at midnight or in the early hours of the morning when you are suddenly awakened. The acute attack generally lasts for a week or so. A serious complication of gout is the presence of kidney stones containing uric acid. In some cases the kidneys get damaged and do not function properly.

One of main causes of gout is the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints, skin, and kidneys. Uric acid is an end product of the body’s chemical processes. Those affected by gout have a higher level of uric acid in the blood than the normal. This uric acid usually remains dissolved in the blood. But when the blood becomes too full of it, the uric acid forms needle-shaped crystals in the joints which bring about attacks of gout.

Although gout is not curable, it is controllable using natural cures.

Listed are a few “Natural Cures for Gout”

The cherry, sweet or sour, is considered effective in treating gout. To start with, you should consume about fifteen to twenty five cherries a day. Thereafter, about ten cherries a day will keep the ailment under control. While fresh cherries are best, canned cherries can also be used occasionally. I would recommend fresh if you can get some.

Raw vegetable juices are used for gout treatment. Carrot juice, in combination with the juices of beet and cucumber, is especially valuable. 1 part Beet juice – 1 part cucumber juice – should be mixed with 3 parts of carrot juice and taken daily.

Apples are regarded as an excellent source for curing gout. The malic acid contained in them is believed to neutralize the uric acid and afford relief to gout sufferers. You should eat one apple after each meal.

The juice of French or string beans has also proved to be effective in treating gout. The juice should be taken daily.

Lime is also used as a source in treating gout. Vitamin C is known to prevent and cure sore joints by strengthening the connective tissues of the body. The citric acid found in lime is a solvent of the uric acid which is the primary cause of this disease. The juice of half a lime, squeezed into a glass of water, should be taken twice daily, with or without food.

Bananas have been found beneficial in the treatment of gout. A diet of bananas only for three or four days is advised for providing some relief from gout. You can take eight or nine bananas daily during this period and nothing else.

For an acute attack, there is no better remedy than a fast of orange juice and water. In severe cases, it is advisable to undertake a series of short fasts for three days or so rather than one long fast.

Epsom salts foot baths are advised twice daily. About 250 gm - 500gm of these salts may be added to tolerably hot water for this purpose. Full Epsom salt baths should also be taken three times a week. The baths may be reduced to two per week later. Make sure the water is to hot as this is painful to the affected area.

Cold packs, applied to the affected joints at night, will be beneficial. Fresh air and outdoor exercise are also essential. You should eliminate as much stress from your life as possible.

You should avoid all purine and uric acid-producing foods such as all meats, eggs, and fish; tea, coffee, sugar, white flour and its products; and all canned, processed, and fried foods.

One of the most important things to include in your diet daily is water, plenty of water. If possible stay clear of chlorinated water, especially during an attack. I recommend at least for myself, bottled water only or distilled water. Drink at least 4 to 5 1PT.09FL OZ (.5L) bottles every day.

I am a sufferer of gout but I have been able to control it for many years now using only natural cures.

I wish you all the best,

Taking care of you naturally, the way life was meant to be.