Home Remedies To Manage Gout

No man likes gout. It's not a fun condition. It means inflamed joints and tasks being tough to finish as a result. It hurts! This is why so many men, so so many of them, look to gout prescription meds. They want the best anti-inflammatory for gout! The pain isn't anything to be trifled with. There's also topical ointment for gout that many, many men use to get rid of the uric acid pain. But there are also natural cures for gout pain!

Keep Ice Packs On Hand

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Men, you need to have an ice pack on hand! Everyone knows ice packs work wonders on injured joints. It's the first piece of advice, isn't it? Ice the joint! This works for gout pain flares. There's no question about that, no question. So men, when you've got gout pain, take an ice pack and place it on the joint. Keep the ice pack on your joint for about 20 minutes. When you take it off, leave it off for 10 minutes. Put it back on again, but remember to take breaks. Before you know it, men, your gout pain will be gone. The cold reduces blood flow to the joint, taking away inflammation, pain, and swelling. Just like that!

Eat Cherries And Drink Cherry Juice

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They're saying that cherries help men with gout. They really do! Cherry juice reduces uric acid, which is what triggers the flares of gout. Cherries even get rid of joint stiffness, pain, and inflammation. It helps everywhere with gout. It's certainly a powerhouse. So so powerful, right? Right! Men, you've got a couple options here. You can eat the cherries themselves or drink tart cherry juice. Start with 10 cherries or a big, big glass of tart cherry juice each day. Just make sure the juice is real cherry juice. Fake juice means lots of sugar and few benefits! Get the real stuff now.

Remember To Rest And Elevate

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Ice packs are only part of the solution for gout pain. Yes, there's more! Men, you know the rules here. When you ice an injury, you also have to rest it! Elevation is very, very important here too. So men, when you're trying to get rid of gout pain, take time to rest. Keep the joint elevated above your heart. This'll help get the blood away from the painful area. It means the swelling can go down. It means the pain will disappear before you know it! Rest and elevation make sure, men, that you don't put more pressure on the joint. Doing that will only make the pain worse and make it harder for you to get relief from gout.

Eat Fatty Fish

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Yes, yes! Men, you can eat to get rid of gout pain. Food is amazing here, it definitely is. So what do you need to eat? Fatty fish, of course! Fatty fish have lots and lots of omega-3s. Everyone knows they help the body run much, much better. They also get rid of inflammation like nobody's business.

Men, you need to pick up mackerel, tuna, salmon, and sardines. These are the best fish, the very best ones, for gout! They're great as a main course. But what's more? Fish can be in soups, salads, and dips too! You've got a world of options for eating more fatty fish. Gout doesn't stand a chance.

Practice Stress Relief

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Chronic stress makes everything worse. Everything, including gout! It's even tougher because, for many, many men, gout causes stress to pop up in the first place. So it's clear: gout and chronic stress make for a tough cycle to break. But you can do it, men! You can! Stress relief means taking the time to unwind, so try some yoga or reading. Listening to music helps too! Hey, even playing some sports or watching a good show helps many men destress. It's true. Men, all you need to do is find what stress relief technique works for you. Once you do, you're golden!

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