How Do You Use Natural Remedies To Treat Gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis that affects the joints, mainly in the big toe. It causes pain, swelling and stiffness. Gout is caused by an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood, tissues and urine. Gout also affects the kidneys, hand joints and sometimes tendons. Gout is caused by a poor diet, one high in purine and acid. You can treat gout with natural remedies. Eliminate caffeine, fried foods, starch, pork, organ meats, shellfish poultry, sodas and alcohol from your diet as soon as you begin to experience symptoms of gout. Foods with high amounts of purine should be avoided. Replace these foods with fresh fruits such as cherries, plums, bananas and strawberries. Drink 2 glasses of pure black cherry juice upon rising each day for 3 days. Cherry juice contains powerful enzymes that stop the formation of uric acid in the blood and help bring fresh blood to your joints. Drinking cherry juice throughout the day is also recommended. Eat as many potassium rich fruits for breakfast as you