Gout:
• Gout is a form of arthritis • It is also known as toe or feet disease • The condition usually affects the toe, knee or wrist joints • More than one joint can be affected at one time
Symptoms to look for:
• Sudden bouts of unbearable pain • Inflammation, tenderness in the joints • Gout attacks usually occur at midnight or early in morning • Affected joint becomes hot and swollen and is very sensitive to touch • Pain and swelling generally goes away after 1-2 weeks • The pain reoccurs after sometime in the same or some other joint
Causes:
• High level of uric acid in the body • Excessive alcohol intake • Stress • Lack of exercise • Skipping meals • Dehydration • High aspirin intake • Menopause
Natural home remedy using mustard oil and camphor:
1. Take 1 cup of mustard oil 2. Add 10 gm of camphor 3. Heat till camphor dissolves completely 4. Massage the affected area with lukewarm oil
Natural home remedy using apples:
1. Eat 1 apple after every meal 2. Apples have malic acid, which neutralises uric acid
Natural home remedy using lime:
1. Add the juice of half a lime to 1 glass of water 2. Drink 2 times a day 3. Citric acid in lime dissolves uric acid
Natural home remedy using ice:
1. Wrap ice cubes in cloth 2. Place on the affected area 3. This provides only temporary pain relief
Tips:
• Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. It washes out the uric acid deposits • Have 15-20 cherries every day • Anti-oxidants in cherries help relieve inflammation • It reduces the frequency of gout flare-ups
These remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing, and are completely natural, non-invasive, and can be prepared at home. Consult your doctor if the symptoms persist. Refer to the terms of use. |
