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Top 7 Home Remedies for Gout

 Where they work, natural home remedies for health problems are preferable to drug-based medications. And gout is no different. When choosing which natural remedies to use for your gout you need to ensure that they are capable of reducing the inflammation and relieving the pain of your gout attack . That's your number one priority when suffering the agony of gout. But, you also have to think long-term. These home remedies have to be able to lower and maintain uric acid at healthy levels to prevent recurring gout episodes. This is especially important since frequent gout attacks can, over time, lead to permanent joint damage, kidney stones, stroke, heart disease and a higher risk of death. With this in mind, here are my top seven home remedies for gout... 1. Drink More Water This is a critical natural remedy for gout since it's much harder for urate crystals to form out of uric acid in a well hydrated body. Many, if not most of us, aren't properly hydrated which raises o

Symptoms, Causes, Associated Health Problems

 Arthritis is a general term used to describe several types of conditions affecting the joint. These problems are often degenerative, meaning they get worse with time. The symptoms vary depending on the type. Osteoarthritis The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, affecting nearly 4% of the worldwide population when all age groups are included. In people over the age of 65, it is estimated that 80% have some degree of osteoarthritis that would be visible on X-ray, but only about 60% would have symptoms. Some degeneration of the joints typically accompanies the aging process. In addition to age, osteoarthritis may occur as the result of an injury or joint infection. Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1% of the population, although it is more common than osteoarthritis among certain ethnic groups. For example, 5-6% of Native Americans suffer from the condition. The disease is not believed to be related to aging, although symptoms appear most often between