Gout and Homeopathy: Finding Relief Without Side Effects

Who Is Most Likely to Get Gout?

Anyone can get gout, but it tends to occur more often in men than women. It also tends to run in families, so if you have a family history of gout, you are at increased risk for developing this condition.

What Are the Symptoms of Gout?

The symptoms of gout vary from person to person. They may include:

• Attacks of intense joint pain and swelling, often affecting the big toe (this is why gout is sometimes called "the disease of kings")

• A burning sensation in the feet or toes Reddish skin overlying swollen joints

• A decrease in mobility due to joint pain

• Feeling generally unwell and tired

The Best Way to Manage Gout:

There are several things you can do to manage your gout symptoms naturally. These include:

• Taking ginger supplements: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce swelling and pain in the joints. You can take ginger supplements in pill form or drink ginger tea regularly.

• Applying ice packs: Ice packs can help reduce inflammation and pain in the affected joints. Apply an ice pack for fifteen minutes every few hours until the pain subsides.

• Avoiding foods high in purines: Foods that are high in purines (such as red meat, poultry, seafood, beans, eggs, and alcohol) can increase uric acid levels and worsen gout symptoms.

• Try to avoid these foods where possible. Drinking plenty of water: Dehydration can worsen gout symptoms so it is important to drink plenty of water each day. This will help flush excess uric acid from the body and reduce inflammation."