Baking Soda
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a safe and efficient natural therapy for gout. Baking soda may help relieve gout pain by reducing uric acid levels and regulating and alkalinizing the body’s pH, which is the primary cause of gout.
A standard dosage of baking soda is 1/2 teaspoon in an 8-ounce glass of water, given 1 to 3 times per day. Pain relief is sometimes evident within hours after taking the tonic. For two weeks, mix half a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume it at most four times a day. According to Dr. Taz, an integrative health specialist, if the patient is above 60 years old, they should only drink this solution three times daily.
If baking soda cannot be taken orally, bathing in a bath with a cup of baking soda for 20 minutes is another option. Also, try a foot soak in 1/4 cup baking soda for 30 minutes a few times a day.
It is critical for a patient to increase their water consumption if they have gout. Water aids in the removal of pollutants and uric acid crystals. Discomfort is exacerbated when the body is dehydrated. Thus, staying hydrated will help to lessen pain.
