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Apple cider vinegar and gout

Do you love apple cider vinegar? Do you suffer from gout? Well, for quite some time, apple cider vinegar and gout have had some relation. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is crafted from fermented apple cider. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the blood. It mostly occurs in the knees, hands, wrists, ankles, and feet. Symptoms include itchy feeling in the affected area, joint discomfort, intense joint pain, also burning and tingling sensation. Gouts is caused by unhealthy diet, stress, lack of physical exercises, and lifestyle habits not limited to excessive consumption of alcohol, and smoking.

Apple Cider Vinegar ACV is used to treat gout. The following are major effective ways it has been used to avert gout pain.

  1. Apple Cider Vinegar 

This is taking it internally to get relief from gout. It will cause uric acid crystals to break down and also prevent their gradual accumulation. All you need is to add 1 to 2 teaspoons of raw ACV to 250 ml of warm water. Drink the concoction twice a day to yield the best results.

A concoction can also be made to apply topically. In this case, use 3-4 teaspoons of raw ACV concoction and apply on a clean cloth. This is then wrapped on the affected area.

       2. ACV with honey.

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Honey has anti-inflammatory properties and this makes it a perfect match with ACV. In this method, mix 1 teaspoon of raw ACV, 2 teaspoons of honey and 250 ml of warm water. Drink this concoction twice a day until the symptoms decrease.

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      3.  ACV with baking soda.

This method relieves the irritation caused by gout, by balancing the body pH and alkalizing it. In this method, half teaspoon of baking soda is mixed with ACV. This mixture is taken thrice a day till the cure is attained. Though, caution has to be taken not to consume this mixture on empty stomach. This is due to diarrhea and other side effects.

     4. Foot/ hand bath.

This relieves gout effects on foot and hands. In this method, mix I cup of ACV with a bucket of hot water. Soak the affected hand/ leg in this mixture for around 30 to 40 minutes. Repeat the process frequently to prevent gout.

The following is how apple cider vinegar works to relieve gout pain.

  1. Balance body pH levels to alkalize it to avert gout recurrence.
  2. It has nutrients like potassium that eliminate toxins and excess water from the body.
  3. It assists in blood purification and circulation preventing gout.
  4. Its regular intake breaks uric acid crystals. Which prevents their formation on the body joints.
  5. It helps to flush out waste (uric acid) through urine as it increases the body’s water content.
  6. It soothes inflammations due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
  7. It also enhances flexibility resulting to the free movement of joints.

With all these benefits, one can confidently conclude that apple cider vinegar and gout are inseparable. It has numerous benefits that prevent pains caused by gout hence it shouldn’t miss in households with individuals suffering from gout.

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