If you really want a cure for gout you're going to have to do more than take painkillers and hope for the best.
Gout is caused by the build up of uric acid crystals in your joints that cause extreme pain as well as damage to them.
Just covering up the pain would be almost like if you had a broken leg and took so much morphine you couldn't feel it then walked on it anyway.
Sure you may feel better but you're doing a ton of damage to your body.
The only true cure for gout is to rid your body of the uric acid crystals that are causing it.
Here are some tips to get you started down the right path.
Proper Diet Every cure for gout should start with eating the right foods.
Cherries, strawberries and other fruits have been known to work as natural anti-inflammatory agents and also cleans the body of the uric acid crystals that build up in your joints and cause gout.
Various herbs such as buchu, devil's claw and black cohash are also recommended.
Vitamin C is also a good choice though it must be noted that citrus fruits should be avoided due to the fact that they can increase acid levels in the body.
Foods to Avoid No matter what cure for gout you are using it's not going to be very effective if you keep eating foods that put more uric acid in your body.
You need to avoid foods high in purines, which break down into uric acid.
Fatty meats, shrimp, scallops and certain types of fish are all high in purines as well as other types of foods.
Also another big thing to avoid is beer as it is also super high in purines.
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a great cure for gout if used properly.
Just take 3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and mix it with a glass of water.
Drink this three times a day as a preventative measure.
If you are experiencing a gout attack then you can also take 1 cup of vinegar and 6 cups of water and soak your affected joint in it.
This will help with the swelling and the pain while helping to eliminate the uric acid naturally.