If you've been experiencing sudden intense joint pain and lingering discomfort, you may be suffering from a type of arthritis called gout. Gout can be caused by high uric acid levels. Uric acid, a compound crystal, is usually filtered out by your kidneys and removed from your body through your urine. But, if you have high levels of uric acid, crystals can form causing conditions like gout kidney stones and renal failure.
There are some tips and natural remedies that can help reduce and control uric acid levels.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar

Being a natural cleanser and detoxifier, apple cider vinegar can help remove wastes like uric acid from the body. It contains malic acid that helps break down and eliminate uric acid.

Add one teaspoon of raw, organic, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar to a glass of water.

Drink this solution two or three times a day.
You can gradually increase the amount of apple cider vinegar up to two tablespoons per glass of water and continue this remedy until your uric acid levels come down.

2. Lemon Juice

Though it may seem that lemon juice will make the body more acidic, in actuality, it produces an alkaline effect and helps neutralize uric acid. Plus, its vitamin C content also helps lower uric acid levels.

Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a glass of warm water. Drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. Continue for at least a few weeks.

3. Cherries

Cherries and dark berries contain chemicals that help reduce uric acid levels.

Eat one-half cup of cherries daily for a few weeks. You can also drink one or two cups of tart cherry juice for about four weeks.

For even better results, add blueberries, strawberries, tomatoes and bell peppers to your diet.

4. Baking Soda

Baking soda, is highly beneficial for lowering uric acid levels and reducing gout pain. It helps maintain the natural alkaline balance in the body and makes the uric acid more soluble and easier to flush out of the kidneys.

Mix one-half teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water.

Drink up to four glasses of this daily for two weeks. You can drink it every two to four hours.

Do not take this remedy on a regular basis. Also, do not take this remedy if you suffer from high blood pressure. People age 60 or older should not drink more than 3 glasses per day.


5. Water

Drinking plenty of water helps optimize uric acid filtering. It helps dilute the uric acid and stimulates the kidneys to eliminate excess amounts from the body through urine.

Drinking adequate water regularly can reduce the risk of recurrent gout attacks.

Drink at least eight to 10 glasses of water throughout the day.

Also, include more fluids and fresh, water-rich fruits like watermelons, strawberries and tomatoes, and vegetables like cucumber, lettuce and celery in your diet.

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