Gout is a very prominent disease that has had many names historical, from the Greek name of the Four Humors, to gouty big toe. It is a common type of arthritis that happens when the uric acid in the blood builds up and crystallizes in a persons joints. People who suffer are not able to break down and get rid of the uric acid which is a byproduct of the digestion of some foods.
It can occur suddenly and the attacks can last from a day to weeks. It causes sore toes and feet. It is also called gouty arthritis and can appear in ears, the heel of your hand as well as the joints of the body. It is also associated with diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure.
There are many remedies for gout, most are pharmaceutical in nature but there are also some home remedies that can help a person who is dealing with this issue. Traditional medicine will prescribe NSAIDS for those who suffer, this is an anti-inflammatory medicine, which in conjunction with other drugs usually bring relief but also side effects which leads many to seek out home remedies and a natural cure.
A Homeopathic remedy is an alternative form of medicine that uses a diluted preparation made from substances that would normally cause effects that are similar in nature to those of the disease being treated. It also takes into account the patients physical and emotional state.
One very interesting homeopathic remedy for gout is the use of belladonna, which is most often fatal to the untrained user. This home remedy would be used only for the sudden onset of swelling, throbbing hot pain in the areas affected. The joints will look red and inflamed and a bit shiny. This is also the area that produces sharp shooting pains felt by the person with gout.
Belladonna is a plant in the Solanaceae order. Belladonna is also a narcotic which can cause serious side effects so should be used with great caution. The benefits of Belladonna are equal to its side effects however so the homeopathic remedy is a worthy one.
Another powerful home remedy is the use of black cherry juice. To be of use the cherry juice should be concentrated in form. Take several tablespoons of the concentrate daily and relief should be felt in about 48 hours. Black cherry lowers the amount of uric acid in the blood which is one of the main causes of pain in the joints for those suffer from this issue. A study done at a California University found that eating a serving of cherries daily lowered the bloods uric acid levels in woman by as much as 15 percent.
Cherries are rich in the compounds that stop collagen breakdown which is what the body uses to form connective tissue, and it is these connective tissues that are damaged by gout. This home remedy has been used for hundreds of years with success and is now becoming more popular in the western countries.
A third natural cure for gout is the use of red clover. This traditional remedy has been a standard because it removes toxins from the body. It also thins the blood and so should be used with care with those suffers who are taking anticoagulant medications. Red clover is a legume which has phystoestrogens which are plant based chemicals similar to estrogen. It also contains tocopherol, which is a form of vitamin E which is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight cancer, heart disease and gout among other diseases
All these home remedies are worthy of more investigation if you suffer from gout. A natural cure and homeopathic remedies for gout are an interesting choice over traditional pharmaceutical medications and should be researched further.
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