Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis and if you’ve ever had a gout attack, chances are you would agree.  If you are new to this disease, you may be wondering what you can do to help get rid of the pain.  There are many options available to you, however, in all honesty, none of them, including prescription medications get rid of gout quickly.  Even though there is no quick solution, you can get yourself started down the road to recovery.  Here are 3 gout remedies that can provide pain relief.

1. Yarrow root. This herb is not well known among non-alternative health fans, but it can be useful in treating gout pain.  Yarrow root is believed to be capable of reducing swelling, which is crucial to getting rid of pain from an attack.  If you have an alternative health store near you, chances are you will be able to find yarrow root or you can purchase it online.

2. Cherries.  Cherries are famous for treating gout and many people have told stories of how cherries have healed their gout.  I personally have had success with cherries.  Studies show that cherries possibly can reduce gout pain.  This is supposedly due to the anthocyanins in the cherries.  One study showed that it takes about a cup of cherries to begin reducing pain.  Cherries also have properties which can help reduce uric acid which causes gout.

3. Ice. This is one of the most controversial of all gout home remedies.  Some people swear by using ice.  The reason being that ice lessens swelling on the affected joint.  Not to mention the cool sensation can provide relief to a joint that feels on fire.  Others insist that ice should not be used for gout.  Their reasoning is that cooling your joint reduces circulation allowing the uric acid to further crystallize causing increased pain.  I have used ice and it’s helped, but you’ll have to decide if you want to try it for yourself.

Yarrow root, cherries, and ice are three gout remedies you can choose from that have the ability to provide relief during a painful gout attack.

Gout can be a seriously painful condition. It can be hereditary, but can come on without it ever being in your family to start with. Good thing for anyone that has gout is that there are a lot of different types of remedies for gout. The first thing to focus on is your diet. Are you eating a large amount of foods that can contribute to gout? Gout can also be cause by too much alcohol, being overweight, taking insulin, and even low doses of aspirin. Recent surgery, joint injury, and high blood pressure are also things to think about if you have gout. The main cause of gout is too much uric acid in the body. Uric acid can come from many things, but the main ones are from these types of edibles:

Red meat
Shellfish
Organ type meats like liver and kidney
Alcohol
Dried peas
Creamy sauces
And Anchovies

Here are some remedies for gout. A good one that will help any body is to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water every single day. This will naturally rid your body of excess uric acid by urinating it out. Dairy products help as well. Good amounts of exercise will help a lot as well as treating it as soon as it is known to be there. The first step is to take a look at all the things that were mentioned above. If that does not work for you, then you will want to take medications. Most medications will have severe side effects that will need to be taken into consideration. There are some natural medications that do not carry those side effects though. Some of them to consider are:

Apple cider vinegar
Cherries
Black bean broth

Check out the local health food store for an array of cures for gout. Natural remedies are the safe alternative.