Folk treatment for gout

Gout is considered a serious enough disease, so it is quite difficult to cure. This is a chronic pathology, which is characterized by metabolic disorders and the formation of uric acid deposits in bones, joints and cartilage. To speed up recovery and alleviate the patient's condition, folk treatment for gout is often used - it is carried out against the background of the main traditional therapy.

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Folk remedies for gout

Medical experts warn that it is unlikely that gout will be completely cured. Therefore, patients often try various treatment recipes, including those presented by traditional medicine. Such methods of therapy include:

• infusions, decoctions, tinctures;
• compresses;
• changes in diet and lifestyle.

All this will allow, if not to cure, then to completely control the disease.

The main tasks are to eliminate the inflammatory process and slow down the production of uric acid. It is also necessary to reduce the acidity of urine to reduce the likelihood of developing urolithiasis.

Herbal baths are successfully used as external therapy. They can be prepared with a decoction of soapwort, oat straw, nettle rhizome, chamomile flowers, sage, pine needles, currant branches. The following recipes can also be used for baths:

• brew 250 g of calamus root in 2 liters of boiling water, filter and add to the bath;
• brew 300 g of chamomile flowers in 3 liters of boiling water, filter and pour into the bath;
• brew 300 g of an equal mixture of calamus roots and thyme leaves in 3 liters of boiling water, filter and add to the bath;
• Brew 200 g of knotweed in 3 liters of boiling water, let stand for 2 hours, filter and add to the bath.

The temperature of the bath should be approximately 38°C. The duration of the procedure is from 15 minutes to half an hour.

In addition, massage, which is performed after the acute process has been stopped, has a good effect on gout. The affected joint and the area around it are massaged.

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Treatment with iodine

Treatment of gout with iodine causes a lot of controversy, however, according to reviews, this method is quite effective.

• You need to take 10 ml of iodine and 250 mg of acetylsalicylic acid (5 tablets). Grind the aspirin into a powder and pour it into the iodine, mix and lubricate the affected joints at night, preferably under a compress.
• If gout bothers the joints of the lower extremities, you can take an iodine foot bath: add 3 teaspoons of baking soda and 9 drops of iodine to 3 liters of water.
• To relieve pain, prepare a mixture of equal doses of iodine, ammonia and triple cologne. Keep the mixture in a dark place at room temperature for two days, then use it to lubricate joints up to 3 times a day.

Treatment of gout with soda

In addition to soda and iodine baths, baking soda is recommended to be taken internally to reduce the level of uric acid in the body. However, this is a rather dangerous method of therapy, because:

• soda sharply reduces the production of digestive enzymes, neutralizes hydrochloric acid, which leads to a gross disruption of the digestive process;
• with regular internal use of soda, the production of mucus is disrupted, and the gastric mucosa is damaged, resulting in ulcers and erosions;
• kidney function becomes more difficult and worsens.

The treatment with soda and peroxide proposed by Professor I. P. Neumyvakin is also considered controversial. This method has both its ardent fans and people who are skeptical about such therapy. What is the essence of this method?

It is recommended to take soda and hydrogen peroxide orally, separately from each other, starting with a pinch of soda and 1 drop of peroxide per glass of water or milk, three times a day. Every day the amount of peroxide increases by 1 drop until a single dose reaches 10 drops. The amount of soda consumed increases to 1 teaspoon without a slide.

If such therapy is accompanied by unpleasant sensations or any side effects, then the use of the listed drugs should be discontinued.

Herbal treatment

Herbs for gout can be taken in the form of decoctions, tinctures or infusions, using one plant or herbal mixtures.

• Infuse 50 g of mullein flowers in 500 ml of vodka for 2 weeks. Rub the resulting medicine into the area of the affected joints.
• Brew 1 tbsp. tansy in 250 ml boiling water, leave for 2 hours, filter. Take 1 tbsp. orally 20 minutes before each meal.
• Brew 1 tbsp. of chopped celery root in 400 ml of boiling water, leave for 4 hours. Drink 2 tbsp. half an hour before each meal. You can also drink freshly squeezed celery juice, 1 tbsp. up to 3 times a day.
• Brew 3 tbsp. St. John's wort in 800 ml of boiling water, leave for 2 hours, filter. Drink 50-70 ml three times a day before meals. Duration of the course is 30-60 days.
• Brew lingonberry leaves like tea and drink up to 4 glasses per day. You can prepare a mixture of lingonberry leaves with raspberries, linden or chamomile.
• It is useful to drink freshly collected birch sap in the spring.

Burdock is successfully used to treat gout. The simplest recipe is to apply fresh burdock leaves under a compress at night. You can also make an infusion:

• 1 tbsp. of crushed burdock rhizome is poured with 200 ml of cool water overnight;
• in the morning put it on the fire and bring to a boil;
• take 1 tbsp up to five times a day.

In addition, you can treat gout with bay leaf - this method promotes the rapid removal of salts from the joints, thereby relieving pain and calming the inflammatory reaction.

• 15 g of ground bay leaf is poured with 350 ml of boiling water and boiled for another 5 minutes;
• insist for 2 hours;
• filter and take in small sips throughout the day (you cannot drink a large amount of medicine at once: bleeding may develop);
• You can drink bay leaf decoction for no more than 3 days, after which you take a break for 1 week. Then the three-day intake can be repeated again;
• Treatment with bay leaf can be repeated 3 times a year, preferably in spring and autumn.

No less popular is the treatment of gout with lilac:

• lilac flowers are loosely poured into a 0.5 l glass bottle;
• pour in vodka;
• Insist for 1 month at room temperature;
• filter;
• take 30 drops three times a day before main meals;
• course duration – 3 months.

The same tincture can be used for rubbing and compresses.

Another ointment made from lilac is:

• 1 tbsp of flowers is ground with the same amount of butter;
• used for compresses.

Treating gout with horseradish

Horseradish-based preparations are also used in traditional medicine: often such products are rubbed onto affected areas in cases of radiculitis, myositis, pain and aches in the joints. Water infusion of horseradish helps to eliminate inflammatory phenomena, so it can be used as lotions or compresses. To warm up the joints, masks of mushy horseradish are applied.

For gout, the following recipe is most often used:

• horseradish is grated or chopped in another way to a fine pulp;
• 1 tbsp of the resulting mass is brewed with 200 ml of boiling water and infused for 1 hour;
• apply to the affected joint, or rub lightly into the skin.

You can also take grated horseradish internally, after mixing it in equal parts with natural honey.

Treating gout with onions

In addition to the main therapy, you can use recipes using ordinary onions, which help alleviate the patient's condition and prevent new exacerbations. Thanks to the onion composition, the inflammatory process is eliminated, the removal of salts from the body is accelerated, and the musculoskeletal system is strengthened.

To prepare the medicine you will need:

• 300 g grated onion;
• 200 g garlic passed through a press;
• 0.5 kg cranberry puree;
• 0.5 kg natural honey;
• 1 liter of boiling water.

Mix the ingredients (except honey), add boiling water, cover and let sit in the dark for 24 hours. Then add honey, mix again and put in the refrigerator. Take the medicine three times a day, 1 teaspoon, 20 minutes before meals. The course lasts up to 2 weeks, then take a 10-day break and repeat the course.

Treatment of gout with apricot kernels

In folk medicine, apricot kernels are often used to combat cancer. However, this remedy can also be used to treat gout. To do this, apricot kernels are consumed on an empty stomach, at a daily dose of 3 kernels per 10 kg of weight, but no more than 30 per day. It is not recommended to consume more, since apricot kernels contain poison that can harm the body.

Such treatment can continue for a long time until the first improvements are noticeable.

The healing effect of apricots is explained by the presence of vitamin B17 in the kernels, and the more bitterness in the pit, the greater the amount of this vitamin it contains.

It should be noted that representatives of traditional medicine are categorically against such therapy. According to research by scientists, with the slightest overdose this vitamin can cause severe poisoning, and even death.

Salt treatment

1. Salt fat ointment for gout: melt 50 g of butter (preferably homemade) over low heat, remove from heat after boiling and add 50 g of alcohol. Then set the mixture on fire to burn the alcohol and mix in 5 g of salt. Rub the resulting ointment into the affected joints and insulate on top.
2. Therapeutic salt application: knead unleavened dough, to which salt is added 1:1. The cake is applied to the affected area, covered with cellophane and insulated.
3. You can put mittens, socks or a scarf in a strong salt solution, then dry and put on the affected joints. The proportion of the solution is 50 g of salt per 0.5 l of water.
4. It is useful to drink a solution of Epsom salts (sodium sulfate) in the morning and at night: 10 g of salt per 100 ml of water.

Treating Gout with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has long been used to treat joint and vascular diseases. The natural remedy can be used not only for rubbing, but also internally:

• mix 1-2 tablespoons of high-quality apple cider vinegar in 200 ml of water;
• drink daily, once a day.

It is also recommended to mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar and the same amount of honey. Use this mixture twice a day - in the morning and at night.

Apple cider vinegar is famous for its anti-inflammatory properties. This will quickly relieve inflammation and relieve sharp pain in the joints.

Treatment of gout with bees

Perhaps one of the few folk remedies for gout that is approved, including by representatives of traditional medicine, is apitherapy – therapy with bees.

During the first session, the specialist places 2 bees on the affected area to sting.

On the second day, three bees are already planted.

In this way the number of bees is increased to seven.

Scientists have discovered a substance in bee venom that is a hundred times more effective than hydrocortisone. This explains the pronounced anti-inflammatory effect of bee sting treatment.

Treatment of gout with leeches

Therapy with leeches, specially grown for medicinal purposes, accelerates blood microcirculation, improves tissue trophism, restoring structures damaged by diseases. As a result, swelling subsides, inflammation is relieved, and metabolism improves.

The course of treatment of gout with leeches consists of 7 sessions, which provide for the placement of six leeches at full exposure. Between sessions, intervals of approximately one week should be maintained. A repeated course can be carried out after another 2 weeks, which will allow the effect of the therapy to be consolidated for a long time.

The essence of this method is in the secretion of the salivary glands of leeches. Its components are capable of curing even long-standing and advanced manifestations of such a disease as gout.

Treatment of gout with juices

Juice therapy has been gaining momentum and becoming increasingly popular lately. One of the necessary conditions: the juice must be freshly squeezed and drunk on an empty stomach, 0.5-0.7 liters per day. There is no need to drink the entire daily dose at once. It will be much more beneficial if you drink a little, 100-150 ml several times a day.

• White cabbage juice frees the body from toxic substances, which helps cleanse the joints. The course of cabbage juice therapy should last at least 14 days. When consuming, it is advisable to dilute the juice with a small amount of water or carrot juice.

• Celery and carrot juice act in combination: it improves the supply of nutrients to inflamed tissues and cleanses blood vessels. If possible, you can add a third component to the drink – spinach juice.
• Cucumber or watermelon juice is an excellent diuretic that helps eliminate swelling and remove harmful substances from the body. To achieve the effect, it is enough to drink 250 ml of juice per day.
• Beetroot juice is a great blood purifier. It can be used not only for gout, but also for rheumatoid arthritis. If desired, beetroot juice can be mixed with cucumber or tomato juice.
• Lemon or lime juice eliminates pain and aches in the joints. It is difficult to drink such juice in its pure form, so it is often mixed with berry or vegetable juices.
• Birch sap collected in season is considered one of the best remedies for gout. It is consumed at 0.6 l/day, divided into three portions. The duration of such therapy is not limited.

Treatment of gout with mud

Therapeutic muds are natural substances rich in minerals and organic substances. If such mud is heated and applied to a damaged joint, it will transfer all its useful substances to the tissues. There are many types of muds, depending on their origin and medicinal properties.

• Saki mud (or Crimean mud) is the most popular mud in our region. It has regenerative properties and increases blood circulation in areas of inflammation.
• Dead Sea mud is a unique natural substance that contains almost all known microelements. For therapy with such mud, it is not necessary to go to Israel - the mass for mud applications is sold in pharmacies and mud baths.

Before the procedure, the mud is heated to 38-42°C, then applied to the affected joints, covered with polyethylene and insulated. The procedure lasts about 40 minutes. The mud is washed off with warm water. The treatment usually consists of 15 procedures. Longer therapy is possible only after consultation with a doctor.

Mud treatment should not be carried out during periods of exacerbation, but only between attacks.

Treatment with tinctures

A tincture is a medicine that is prepared by infusing various plants, fruits, seeds, etc. in vodka or alcohol. The effect of such tinctures is due to the introduction of essential oils and biologically active substances from the plant into the alcohol.

The duration of infusion may vary, depending on what exactly is being infused: fruits require more time than crushed grass or seeds.

We present to your attention the most effective tinctures for gout.

• Prepare a mixture of 50 g of agave leaves, 50 g of grated horseradish, 50 g of chili pepper. Pour in 0.5 l of alcohol, add 200 g of camphor oil, 50 g of turpentine and 2 tbsp. of iodine tincture. Put in a warm place for 5 days, then filter and use for rubbing joints before bed. Duration of therapy is 1 month.
• A mixture of 20 g garlic, 20 g eucalyptus, 20 g rose hips, 20 g cinquefoil, 20 g thyme and 10 g horsetail is poured with 0.5 l of vodka. Infuse for one week. The medicine is taken 15 drops 4 times a day.
• Fill a half-liter bottle with large ants (it is better to collect them in the spring), pour in alcohol and leave for 10 days at room temperature. After that, filter and use for rubbing.
• A half-liter bottle is filled to the top with nettle leaves and filled with alcohol. Infuse for 14 days, after which the liquid is drained and the pulp is squeezed out. The tincture is used for rubbing and compresses.

Treatment of gout with activated charcoal

The essence of treating gout with activated carbon is that carbon has the ability to absorb and remove uric acid. Patients are advised to take baths with activated carbon every other day, maximum – every two days. It is necessary to take half a glass of crushed tablets, mix with water and pour into the bath. You can make small separate baths for the extremities. The duration of the procedure is half an hour.

In some cases, it is permissible to apply the charcoal paste directly to the affected area. In this case, the mask is left for 30 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.

The use of activated charcoal internally is also practiced, but after prior consultation with the attending physician.

Gout: Homeopathic Treatment

Treatment with homeopathy is perceived positively. The main schemes of therapy with homeopathic preparations are as follows:

• in the acute period, which is accompanied by redness and swelling of the joint, Aconite 30 is prescribed;
• in the remission stage of a chronic disease, AmmonPhos 30 is prescribed;
• for pain in the feet and toes – Arnica 30;
• if the condition worsens during the acute period, Belladonna 30 is prescribed;
• in case of severe joint swelling, Bryonia 30 is prescribed;
• for knee joint damage, Guaiacum 30 is most suitable;
• in the formation of gouty nodes – Sabina 30.

In the acute period, during an attack, the chosen homeopathic remedy must be taken hourly until a clear improvement occurs.

Treating gout with honey

In case of gout, honey is recommended to be used as a sugar substitute - this will help to delay the onset of the acute period and avoid complications. In addition, honey is used as an ingredient in all sorts of folk recipes for gout.

• Pain-relieving potion with honey: you will need 1 l of honey, ½ kg of cranberries (can be replaced with black currants), 300 g of onions, 200 g of garlic. Grind and mix all ingredients except honey, leave for 24 hours. Then add honey, mix and take three times a day before meals, 1 tbsp. spoon.
• Anti-inflammatory medicine: prepare a mixture of 50 g St. John's wort, 50 g chamomile flowers, 50 g chicory root, 50 g linden flowers; pour 0.5 l of boiling water and leave for 3 hours. Take 200 ml of the drink per day, adding a tablespoon of honey beforehand.

• Medicinal honey applications: take 50 g of honey and 100 g of onion pulp, mix and apply as an application to the affected area. The procedure lasts 20 minutes, once a day, for a week.
• The following remedy helps with leg joint damage: steam your legs in hot water, then apply a mixture of equal parts of dry mustard, baking soda, crushed onion and honey to the joints. Put cellophane on top and wrap them in a warm blanket. This procedure is carried out before bed for 14 days.

Treatment of gout with propolis

Propolis is often used to treat diseases that are difficult to treat with traditional methods. This natural substance perfectly eliminates inflammation, restores damaged tissues and relieves pain. It has been noted that the pain-relieving effect occurs within 10 minutes after using propolis and lasts for at least 2 hours.

For gout, the following composition is recommended for preparation:

• take equal parts of a 30% alcohol solution of propolis, honey and sunflower oil;
• mix;
• Apply the mixture to the mustard plasters and apply to the affected area, securing with a bandage.

In addition, roll the propolis into a fairly large cake and attach it to the sore area with a plaster. Do not remove it for 2 days. This treatment can be carried out every other day until the pain finally subsides.

You can also use propolis tincture internally - 15 drops in a glass of lukewarm milk, daily, at night.

Treatment of gout with native royal jelly

Native royal jelly is a powerful biostimulant used by bees to feed queen bees. In folk medicine, this remedy is used to strengthen the immune system, improve the blood picture, cleanse the body, and regenerate tissues affected by inflammatory processes.

Native jelly is taken directly from the royal jelly and immediately placed under the tongue, where it is kept until completely absorbed (approximately 15 minutes). The longer the substance is kept in the oral cavity, the better. Patients with gout take jelly twice a day half an hour before meals. The daily dosage is from 50 to 100 mg (approximately 1/5 or 1/3 of the royal jelly). Duration of therapy is up to 3 weeks.

This therapy can be combined with apitherapy – bee stings.

Treatment of gout with mineral water

Medicinal mineral water is drunk in courses, as prescribed and under the supervision of a doctor. It is forbidden to drink such water irregularly or for a long time: the course of therapy is usually 30 days. If you regularly drink water for more than 35 days, then metabolic processes and acid-base balance may be disrupted. A repeated course is prescribed if the disease has recurred, or for preventive purposes, not earlier than 4-6 months after the last treatment period.

It is recommended to drink mineral water on an empty stomach, three times a day, before main meals. The single amount of water may vary and is determined by the doctor. Most often, the dose is from 250 to 450 ml.

To treat gout, doctors prescribe the use of alkaline (hydrocarbonate-sodium) waters, as well as sulfate-sodium weakly mineralized waters such as Borjomi, Nabeglavi, Polyana Kvasova, Slavyanovskaya, etc. Before drinking the prescribed dose, it is recommended to warm the water to 36-40°C.

Treatment of gout with mushrooms

Kombucha is a very old remedy for many diseases, which also helps with gout. For treatment, the mushroom infusion is used in combination with infusions of medicinal herbs.

• Mix equal amounts of birch leaves, lingonberries, nettles, burdock roots and violet grass. Pour 1 liter of boiling water over seven tablespoons of the mixture, leave for 2 hours, filter. Add kombucha infusion (1 l) and leave for three days. After this, the medicine is ready for use: take 2-3 times a day, 200 ml.
• Mix equal amounts of juniper berries, horsetail grass, buckthorn bark, and parsley. Pour seven tablespoons of the mixture into 1 liter of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes, cool, filter, and add 1 liter of kombucha infusion. Infuse for three days and take 200 ml twice a day.
• A mixture of birch buds, bearberry, knotweed, cornflower flowers, bean pods, and horsetail grass is prepared. Seven tablespoons are poured into 1 liter of boiling water and infused for 12 hours (usually overnight). Filtered and kombucha infusion (1 liter) is added, and infused for another three days. The resulting medicine is drunk seven times a day, 100 ml at a time.

Clay treatment

Clay is good for treating gout - pink or blue, from which applications are made and taken internally. Both types of treatment are often combined.

For applications, you need to prepare about 40 g of clay, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and the same amount of nettle leaf tincture. Make a mixture from the proposed products and apply it to the affected area in a thick layer. Cover the top with a warm scarf and leave for 45 minutes. Repeat the procedures every other day. The course of therapy is 15 procedures.

For internal use, you will need 2 teaspoons of clay, 3 tablespoons of dried elderflower, 2 tablespoons of nettle leaf and the same amount of lingonberry leaf and hop cones, 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort, 500 ml of water. Pour boiling water over the herbal mixture, leave for half an hour, then filter and add the required amount of clay. After this, you need to filter the liquid again and drink 100 ml twice a day half an hour before meals. Duration of therapy is 20 days.

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Treatment of gout with rice

There are several recipes for effective treatment of gout using rice.

1. Two tablespoons of rice are washed well, placed in a 0.5 l glass jar, clean water is poured in and left overnight. In the morning, the rice is washed again and put on the fire. As soon as it boils, it is washed again and brought to a boil again. This is repeated 4 times, after which the entire portion of rice is eaten without any additives. Then, no food or drinks are allowed for four hours. The procedure should be carried out twice a day, in the morning and at night, for 45 days. The essence of the recipe is that with repeated washing, starch is washed out of the cereal, and after repeated boiling, cavities are formed on the surface of the grains, which help cleanse the intestines of toxic substances.
2. After the first recipe, the treatment can be continued as follows: mix 4 tablespoons of rice, 3 tablespoons of sugar, a few raisins and 1 liter of clean water. Infuse for four days, filter and take 100 ml on an empty stomach in the morning and at night. The remedy should be stored in the refrigerator. The duration of therapy is from 2 to 3 months.

Treatment with compresses

Applying compresses to inflamed joints is one of the simplest and most effective methods of eliminating inflammation. Compresses are welcomed in both folk and traditional medicine - they are effective and can be used at home.

• Mix 100 g of quinoa herb, 50 ml of vinegar, 50 g of honey and 10 g of rock salt. Apply the resulting mixture as a compress, covering it with cellophane or waxed paper and insulating it.
• Mix three crushed aloe leaves, 5 crushed garlic cloves, one onion, 30 g melted butter, 50 g honey, 50 ml clean water. Bring the mixture to a boil, but do not boil. After cooling, apply as a compress.
• Large black radish is washed, peeled and grated on a fine grater, then 50 g of honey is added. The mixture is used for compresses, at night.
• In case of an acute attack of the disease, a small layer of honey is applied to the affected area. Crushed acetylsalicylic acid tablets are sprinkled on top (about 4 tablets). The layers are covered with gauze, previously soaked in whey or kefir. When the compress warms up from the inflamed skin, it should be replaced with a fresh one. This is done until the sharp pain subsides.

Treating gout with fasting

Fasting for therapeutic purposes leads to significant changes inside the body. Controlled fasting normalizes biochemical reactions and the function of endocrine glands, accelerates the elimination of toxic substances, improves blood circulation. Fasting is considered a general health method that is applicable not only for gout, but also for other diseases. One of the few conditions is full control of the process by a medical specialist.

Gout is characterized by the accumulation of uric acid compounds in tissues. During fasting, these compounds are gradually "washed out" by the blood and leave the body. Prolonged fasting is practiced only in a hospital setting, under the supervision of a doctor. If the course lasts 2-3 days, then it can be done at home, if there are no medical contraindications. It is not recommended to start this method of therapy on your own without the approval of a doctor.

Treatment with foil

Treatment of joints with foil is based on the reflection of biocurrents, which supposedly should contribute to the self-elimination of the inflammatory process. Ordinary aluminum foil, which is used for baking products, is suitable for the procedure.

The affected joints are wrapped in several layers of foil, having previously placed a cotton napkin underneath. The procedure lasts no more than 2 hours. The course of therapy is one week.

This method has no scientific or other evidence. However, patients suffering from gout are often forced to resort to a variety of recipes to alleviate their condition.

Hyaluronic acid in the treatment of gout

Hyaluronic acid is often used to relieve pain and restore joint function. In the vast majority of cases, it is preferable to use the following products:

• ostenil;
• crespin gel;
• Fermatron;
• Duralan.

Any of the listed drugs are injected directly into the joint capsule, where they act like synovial fluid.

In case of gout, the introduction of hyaluronic acid preparations is not always justified, but only after the inflammation has been eliminated, in the presence of damage to the internal structures of the joints.

Treatment of gout with acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest methods of therapy in Eastern medicine. This type of treatment is used to eliminate the symptoms of many diseases, including arthritis and gout.

During an acupuncture session, needles are placed in different areas for half an hour to an hour, which is due to the circulation and normalization of Qi energy. When this energy flows freely, the body is free from pain and its functions are complete.

When treating gout, the emphasis is on eliminating pain and swelling of the joints. The goal is to transform the accumulation of Dampness-Heat and Phlegm-Blood inside the joint. Systemic acupuncture helps eliminate the imbalance, and local acupuncture helps to cure the affected area.

Any methods used for gout do not give an immediate effect: the therapeutic scheme is usually long and complex. It is necessary to spend a lot of time and effort to fully control the disease.

As you can see, folk remedies for gout sometimes look quite unusual, but are often very effective. Therefore, in some cases it really makes sense to choose a suitable recipe for yourself and implement it.