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Gout is a common health condition that affects thousands of people across the world every year. The condition causes severe inflammation and swelling of the joints, and can usually be triggered by excess strain placed on the body or certain dietary changes that produce too much acid in your system. If you have gout, then you\u2019re likely to experience a range of symptoms that includes pain, swelling, and a feeling of \u201cheat\u201d on the affected joints \u2013 and it can affect any joint in the body, but commonly affects the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the condition can be hard to live with, there are plenty of treatments that have been proven to work, and there are plenty more things you can do on top of this to compliment your existing treatment and ease the symptoms and discomfort associated with a flare-up of gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have yourself checked if you experience any chronic pain, swelling, or inflammation in your joints. Then, try these 8 proven home remedies for gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hydrate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hydration <\/a>remains one of the most important things if you want to stay healthy, and everyone knows that they should drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay in good health. It\u2019s surprising how many people will still skip out on this step even when they know just how important it is for their health, and it\u2019s just as surprising how many people out there will think that drinking soda will get them hydrated enough \u2013 it won\u2019t, and especially not because sugar is known to dehydrate the body even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suffer from gout, then hydration is one of the best things that you can do for your body. Hydrating can help your body to return to its natural pH levels, and it will almost certainly help to relieve the symptoms of gout. It also doesn\u2019t have to be water alone, but can sometimes be fruit juice, too \u2013 avoid any juices with high acid-content such as orange juice that can trigger gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Baking Soda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gout <\/a>is a type of arthritis that\u2019s primarily caused by an imbalance when it comes to the pH levels of the body. If you\u2019re consuming a lot of acidic foods and drinks, it can increase your chances of developing a gout attack \u2013 and the same is true when you\u2019re undergoing physical or mental stress that can trigger gout. Your risk increases further if you have any existing family history of the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to deal with the symptoms of gout is through restoring your body\u2019s pH levels back to natural levels, and one of the best ways to do this is through the use of baking soda. Most people think of baking soda as something that should be added to certain baked dishes \u2013 or something used for cleaning \u2013 but drank in a glass of water, it can restore the pH of the body in no time and take care of most of the annoying and uncomfortable symptoms that are associated with gout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Massage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Massage <\/a>is one of the best things that you can do for your body, and it becomes even more true if you\u2019re experiencing any physical or emotional stress. Conditions such as gout can place a lot of stress on your system, and this can make even basic things such as walking become unbearably painful \u2013 and become worse as the condition progresses. If you start to experience the symptoms of gout, a massage can do wonders for relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential oils that are used for relaxation can also help here; lavender is especially popular for reducing pain, swelling, and muscle tension after an attack of gout. Remember to try a little bit of essential oil on a part of your skin to test for allergies beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not sure how to approach massage, make an appointment with an expert who can give you a few pointers, or browse through YouTube for some of their beginner massage tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Turmeric Te<\/strong>a<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anti-inflammatory medications can do a lot for reducing the symptoms of gout, but there are plenty of reasons why people opt for more natural methods instead of reaching for the clinical options first. Where anti-inflammatory medications might have a lot of long-term side-effects (and even addiction for some) associated with taking them, natural options aren\u2019t considered to have nearly as many side-effects but can work just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric <\/a>is one of the best natural anti-inflammatory compounds out there, and if you\u2019re experiencing an attack of gout or you might be at risk, then turmeric tea is one of the best things you can add to your weekly diet. Just one cup of turmeric tea per week can make a world of difference, and other ingredients such as cinnamon can be added to enhance the effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, turmeric tea is brewed with milk \u2013 but substitutions are possible if you happen to be lactose intolerant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Reduce the Acidic Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The acid levels present in your system is one of the largest culprits for developing gout, and you are at an automatically higher risk depending on what you consume. If you notice that you\u2019re experiencing gout flare-ups, try to look at what you have consumed in the past month in order to try and find the cause \u2013 any acidic fruits, vegetables, and drinks are likely to trigger these gout attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you should do after that is to make adaptations to your lifestyle <\/a>to reduce the acidic content \u2013 and the likelihood of gout attacks at the same time. It\u2019s not too hard to figure out how to do this: Things that are likely to cause gout includes whiskeys and wines, and a lot of the time it can have to do with processed foods, too. Ingredients like sugar definitely won\u2019t help your cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut out ingredients until you find a health routine that works best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Adapt Your Diet<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diet <\/a>is one of the first things that you should look at if you notice any changes in your health, especially if you\u2019re experiencing more gout attacks \u2013 or if the pain gets any worse than usual. Acidic foods are the most likely ones to trigger gout attacks, and you should start off by cutting these foods out of your diet to see if it makes any difference to your condition.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usually, these adaptations aren\u2019t hard to make, and if you take a closer look at what you\u2019ve been consuming it should be easier to see what\u2019s causing the issue. Ingredients such as tomatoes are known to be culprits, and you should also steer clear of acidic fruit juices and sugar-containing sodas. If you\u2019re someone who loves a glass or two of wine, switch over to white wine instead and you might see your gout attacks disappearing almost overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See an expert for a consultation if you aren\u2019t sure how to approach your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Change Your Exercise Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moderate exercise <\/a>is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and everyone should be getting at least some exercise even if it\u2019s just a walk around the block a few times per week \u2013 but there\u2019s a point where your exercise routine could be doing more harm than good. Never exercise past the point where your body starts feeling the strain and adapt your exercise routine to something that puts less strain on the body the moment it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pushing yourself too far when it comes to exercising can be dangerous, and puts you at an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. It can also increase your risk of developing gout in the first place, or it can make existing instances of the condition feel much worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change your exercise routine if you suspect that it might be making gout attacks worse, or take a break from your exercise routine entirely until you\u2019ve managed to find the root cause of your gout attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Heat and Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The application of heat and cold directly to the area is useful for a lot more than just treating muscle sprains<\/a>, it can also be one of the best possible treatments for a gout attack. This isn\u2019t a means to cure gout, and you\u2019ll likely still have to take a closer look at your lifestyle and diet in order to find and treat the cause of your gout attacks, but applying heat and cold can help the swelling and pain to subside, and also reduce the risk of further injury to the affected body part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combined with some of the other methods mentioned in this article, the application of heat and cold (whether through compresses or through hydrotherapy) can almost always help to ease the symptoms of gout temporarily when relief is needed fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Body parts affected by gout tend to respond better to cold than they will to the application of heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Magnesium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Magnesium <\/a>is an essential dietary mineral. Some medical experts claim that it’s useful for treating gout, because being deficient in magnesium may cause inflammatory stress on the body. However, only anecdotal evidence exists to prove this theory. Still, 2015 research shows that balanced magnesium levels are associated with lower levels of uric acid. Therefore, people with sufficient levels of magnesium in their blood or at lower risk of developing gout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the ways to boost your magnesium intake is through the use of dietary supplements. Some supplements, like Cal-Mag, increase the body’s retention and absorption of magnesium. Another excellent way to increase your intake of magnesium is through an Epsom salts bath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run a bath with hot water and add 2 cups of Epsom salts. Soak in the water for 20 to 30 minutes, and the magnesium will absorb into your bloodstream through your skin. Repeat this treatment two or three times a week, and you’ll bring your magnesium levels up to par in a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Ginger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fresh ginger <\/a>is an herb used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Ginger root contains polyphenols known as gingerols. These polyphenols help to lower inflammation in the body, starting in the gastrointestinal system. The GI tract is responsible for inducing systemic inflammation due to bad diet choices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, people that eat high-fat high carb diets with plenty of sugar and refined carbohydrates are likely to end up with significant levels of gastrointestinal distress. This inflammation spreads from the digestive tract through the permeable walls of the intestines and into the bloodstream. The inflammatory cytokines travel through the blood into all the systems of the body, causing an event of systemic inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Systemic inflammation will also increase the production of uric acid resulting in the onset of gout. Fortunately, the gingerols help to reduce inflammation markers. Make some ginger tea by grating some fresh ginger root and add it to boiling water. Let 30 simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, and then drink warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Homemade Tonics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A tonic <\/a>is a term used to describe a homemade remedy used to cure ailments. Tonics were popular in the early 1900s and 1800s and consisted of various traditional medicines thought to cure or reduce symptoms of diseases. There are various recipes for homemade gout remedies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best natural remedies for gout involves making a tonic with warm water and apple cider vinegar. Follow this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n