Gout natural remedies

Gout natural remedies 

Gout is caused by the overproduction or improper excretion of uric acid. It is a form of arthritis wherein affected joints become swollen and is accompanied by severe pain in some cases.

Here are some natural remedies to help with the problem:

• Keep the affected part elevated if possible and immobile.
  
  
  
• For intense pain OTC painkillers may be needed. Please speak to a doctor in that case. But do avoid aspirin and acetaminophen as they may make the condition worse
• A poultice made of activated charcoal powder and flax seed may be applied. Take half a cup of activated charcoal powder and mix with 3-4 tablespoons of flax meal. Add enough water to make a paste. After applying the poultice use a gauze pad to hold it in place for at least half an hour
• Taking activated charcoal internally also helps reduce the level of uric acid.
• Applying an ice compress may also help with the pain.
• Drink plenty of water and try and cut down on alcohol consumption. If possible, don't drink at all.
• Avoid food that have a high purine content and take only one serving of foods with a moderately high purine content.

• hearts
• mussels
• yeast
• herring
• sweetbreads
• sardines

• anchovies
• mutton
• grouse
• veal
• liver
• bacon
• salmon
• kidneys
• turkey
• partridge
• goose
• trout
• haddock
• scallops
• pheasant