15 Natural Remedies to Get Relief from Gout Pain!

Gout happens when uric acid levels increase in blood, resulting in the build-up of uric acid crystals in or around the joints, which leads to inflammation and pain in the joints. Areas of the body generally affected by this are fingers, knees, feet, ankles, hands, and wrists. Consuming excess Niacin also causes painful gout.

This disease generally affects males, but females may also develop it after menopause. Sometimes, people with gout do not have early signs that a gout flare is about to start. They might wake up in the middle of the night with a very painful joint.

Causes of Gout

• Consuming excess alcohol
• High blood pressure
• Surgery
• Bone marrow disorder
• Soft drinks with high fructose
• Kidney disease
• Vascular disease
• Regular use of diuretic medicines

Symptoms of Gout

• Aching joints
• Red skin
• Inflammation
• Nodules in the ears, hands, or elbows
• Swelling
• Fever
• Inflammation in joints
• Itchiness

In olden times, people used to cure diseases with home remedies. If used properly and regularly, home remedies can also do wonders.

Here are some of the homemade remedies you can follow to get relief from gout pain.

1. Ginger

Ginger is a great remedy for people suffering from gout. Add ginger root in your tea and drink it, many times a day. You can also Take a raw piece of ginger root and cook it with other vegetables. Or, make a fine paste of ginger by mixing water in it. Apply this paste on the affected area.

2. Mustard

Mustard helps in soothing the nerves. Take equal proportion of mustard powder and whole wheat powder. Mix them well and make a thick paste by adding water to it. Apply this paste on the affected area before going to bed. Leave it overnight.

The application of this paste will help in soothing the pain and aching muscles.

3. Honey

Honey is a good option for gout. Take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons of organic honey. Mix them well and take it twice a day. Repeat this for few weeks.

4. Charcoal powder

Take a half cup of charcoal powder and make a thick and fine paste by adding water in it. Fill your bathtub with warm water and add charcoal paste in it. Now, soak your body in charcoal water for some time. This bath will provide you relief from pain.

Take this bath thrice a week. Alternatively, you can also intake activated charcoal. Take in small doses only.

5. Epsom salt

The presence of alkaline mineral magnesium in Epsom salt helps to treat gout. Mix 2 cups of Epsom salt it in your bath tub, filled with warm water. Soak yourself in this warm water. Epsom salt helps in soothing the aching muscles and reduces the gout pain. Take this bath, once or twice a week.

6. Apple cider vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar helps in relieving from the problem of gout. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Drink this daily.

7. Lemon juice

Take a lemon and squeeze it in a glass of water. Mix half tablespoon of baking soda in it. Mix well and let it rest for few seconds. Drink this water at least thrice a day.

8. Banana

Banana is rich in vitamin C. consume 1-2 bananas daily. It will help to turn the crystals of uric acid into liquid form, which will flush out from the body easily. Check out 20 Amazing Health Benefits of Banana.

9. Cherry

Cherries, whether sweet or sour, have been known to be greatly effective in the treatment of gout and lowering uric acid levels due to their high antioxidant properties. Cherries have anthocyanin that helps to reduce the gout pain, also remove swelling and redness. Eat 15 to 20 cherries daily to get relief from pain. Alternatively, you can drink the juice of cherry.

10. Cold water

Please never apply ice directly on the aching and swelled area. It makes your situation, even more, worse. To apply ice, wrap it in a towel or a bag and then, apply for 10 to 15 minutes in intervals. This will help in reducing swelling, the coldness will numb the nerves and relief you from the pain for some time. You can take cold water. Gently apply it on the affected area.

11. French beans

French beans gives relief in the pain caused due to gout. Drink a glass of fresh French beans juice, every day. Drink this for 1 month. You will notice an immense relief in gout pain.

12. Castor oil

Take some warm castor oil. Soak the cotton ball in it and apply it on the affected area. Massaging with this give relief from gout pain.

13. Apples

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.  Eat at least one apple daily, to keep away health problems, especially when you have gout. Doctors suggest eating an apple after each meal.

Malic acid is present in apples which help to neutralize uric acid in the body and thus relieves from gout pain and inflammation.

So, if you do not like to eat apples, try apple juice. But start eating apples to keep yourself fit. Moreover, along with an apple, eat raw carrots also, daily.

14. Celery seeds

Celery seeds extract help in lowering uric acid levels and prevent gout. Celery seeds stimulate kidneys to excrete more uric acid out of the body. Thus it makes you urinate more and be healthy. Check out 21 Amazing Health Benefits of Celery!

15. Bromelain

Pineapples contain a compound called, Bromelain. The enzymes in bromelain are greatly recommended for people suffering from gout since it can lower the levels of uric acid in the body and ease the inflammation caused by gout. Moreover, bromelain is loaded with vitamin C which is also good for you in gout condition. Also, bromelain considered being a natural pain killer for many other ailments.

Tips to remember

• Drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses a day.
• Eat a balanced diet. Maintain a timetable for your meal.
• Add fresh juices, vegetables, soups in your healthy diet.
• Avoid drinking an excess of alcohol.
• Drink a glass of lemon water after having your meal.
• Maintain your weight. Do not get overweight.
• Start eating plenty of fruits, especially which are rich in potassium and Vitamin C, like apples, grapes, gooseberries, oranges, bananas, etc.
• Limit the intake of diuretic medications as it can reduce the amount of potassium in your body.
• Limit the soft drinks that contain fructose in high amount.
• Consume skimmed or low-fat milk.
• Eat green leafy vegetables and salads.
• Stop consuming too much of red meat, sardines, sweet bread, lentils, tofu, and other foods, that are rich in purine content.