Are There Natural Remedies for Gout Pain?
Gout can be very painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The distressing part is that, so many of those afflicted with gout think that the only way to deal with the pain is to take commercial pain killers. What many people with gout and the resulting pain, do not know is there are effective natural remedies for gout pain that are effective and safe.
Of course, one issue with commercial pain killers is they do not deal with the root cause of the problem. What they do is mask a symptom – the pain. People who take commercial pain killers may succeed in dealing with the pain, but the cause remains. Unlike natural remedies for gout pain, most commercial pain killers contain substances and synthetic ingredients that could cause impairment in the long run. The infamous “side effects.”
To understand how natural remedies for gout work, it is important to know what causes gout in the first place. Gout is caused when an accumulation of uric acid occurs a joint or ligament – frequently a joint in the big toe. The accumulation of uric acid causes severe pain, discomfort and joint tenderness that makes it difficult for affected individuals to walk or even stand.
Uric acid in itself is not bad; in fact, it is part of the human blood serum. Normally, most of the uric acid (monosodium urate) of the human body is disposed of through the urine. In some instances though, the amount of uric acid in the body is more than what the kidneys or intestines can handle. The acid tends to settle in the foot joints (75% of the time) causing inflammation that in turn causes gout pain.
Diet plays a big role, particularly alcohol and foods high in purine compounds, when it comes to the accumulation of uric acid in the body. Foods such as liver, sweetbreads, sardines, anchovies, other seafood and meats and alcoholic beverages are high in uric acid and should be avoided by those who are already experiencing gout pain.
A hereditary disposition may also play a role in increasing the risk of gout and the associated pain.
What causes gout pain? Without in-depth physiological analysis, just visualize one of your joints as an engine, cartilage and fluid are the lubricating “oil” of the engine. Now toss in some grit and sand. Yeow, that hurts to even think about it, the uric acid crystals rub and cause friction ultimately leading to inflammation. Inflammation puts pressure on the joints and nerve endings. Excruciating pain from gout!
One action that is important, not only for gout pain relief, but for many other bodily functions, is basic hydration. Now we are not talking about drinking more soda pop, coffee or your favorite energy drink! Since “basic” can change drastically for the same person from one activity to another, please use some common sense – “basic” means the water that the body requires without risk of short term or long term harm. A good rule of thumb that high-school athletes use is (primary) urine color of a very light yellow along with the (secondary) amount of urine produced – 4 times a day.
Avoid alcohol to keep uric acid levels within a healthy range!
Gout and the associated pain may certainly be affected by the type and amount of food that a person eats. A good supportive and preventative diet diet is the foundation of preventing gout recurrence.
For added support, while a diet is affecting the amount of uric acid crystals in joints and hydration is allowing the body to excrete the uric acid, taking natural remedies for gout pain can help. What natural remedies for gout pain do is help flush out some of the uric acid that has accumulated in the joints. Any natural remedy for gout and resulting pain should also provide support for the bones, ligaments and cartilage to make them stronger and more resistant to the damages that can be caused by uric acid crystals.
Your diet is the long term approach. A natural remedy for gout pain is a short-term pain, gout attack, relief.
One of the greatest advantages of natural remedies for gout pain is that they have been used for thousand of years in traditional herbal remedies, so are generally considered effective and safe. Be sure to check with your health care professional before beginning any supplementary program.
A safe, non-addictive, FDA registered natural remedy for gout that temporarily relieves gout symptoms, such as inflammation, burning pain and swelling in small joints, including the big toe is Gout-Gone from Native Remedies.
What caught my attention is that Gout-Gone is safe for all ages, including pregnant women or those who may be breastfeeding.
Gout-Gone for Relief From Gout
Gout-Gone is taken internally – I just stir 10 drops into a glass of water. It is easy to ingest and hassle-free with no artificial colors or preservatives. Gout-gone is a homeopathic tincture that is not tested on animals.
With all that going for it, I tried Gout-Gone when I felt the beginnings of throbbing. Wow, a lot of relief, not total, but more than enough to walk around normally. While I’m working on the long-term cure with a supportive and preventative diet, my Gout-Gone is handy if, when another attack occurs.
