Treating Gout at Home

Gout causes painful swelling in the joints due to a build up of uric acid. There are numerous gout remedies  designed to alleviate these symptoms. Gout can often be remedied with a few healthy additions to the diet. Vitamin C rich foods are highly recommended. Strawberries and cherries help to reduce uric acid levels while providing essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, zinc and potassium. All citrus fruits and nuts are also a good source of these natural gout remedy ingredients. Another Old Wives Tale remedy that really works is mixing 2 table spoons of apple cider vinegar with 2 table spoons of honey and taking twice a day. Apple cider vinegar helps to reduce pain and swelling. Also be sure to hydrate, drinking 10 glasses of water a day and avoiding alcohol. Simple, easy and effective, these gout remedies can help alleviate symptoms and reduce the flare-up of gout but should never be considered a substitute for professional medical care.