Gout is a type of arthritis that is the most painful. Gout is a condition that occurs mostly in the feet. It affects the big joint at your toe. This joint becomes swollen and inflamed, making it extremely painful. Gout can cause severe disruptions in your daily life. It prevents you from moving as normally. Gout sufferers should see their doctor as soon as they feel the pain. Most doctors offer drug-based pain relief and inflammation treatments.
Prevention
In an effort to prevent further attacks, they may also recommend drugs that lower the levels of uric acid in the blood. These drugs can have very unpleasant side effects and are only effective while they are being taken. They will cease to work if you stop taking them. The long-term prospects for uric acid reduction drugs are good. Gout sufferers are now more likely to use natural gout remedies. There are too many to list here.
Apple cider vinegar has been used for many ailments and conditions since ancient times, including the treatment gout. You have to be careful what apple cider vinegar you choose, as you would with refined vinegar. It must be un-distilled, unpasteurized, raw apple cider vinegar. This is the type that you can get at a specialist health shop or health food shop. Ask the assistant for clarification.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Raw apple cider vinegar can be identified by the presence of a lot of sediment, also known as the’mother’, at the bottom of the bottles. To soak gout feet in hot water to reduce swelling and pain, add 1/2 cup of raw cider to 3 cups warm water in a large bowl. Note: You can double or triple the amounts I have just given you.
Soak your feet/gouty feet for 25-30 minutes. If necessary, repeat the process. For your information, raw apple cider vinegar can be used to alter your blood pH. This can help lower your blood uric acid. Mix 3 teaspoons vinegar in a large glass water. Drink it 2 to 3 times daily. If you like the taste of honey, you can add it to the drink. This is a natural way to treat gout feet. Let us know how it goes. Make sure to drink it!