Gout

Can occur throughout the body. Too much uric acid in the blood will cause the liver to overload and not be able to efficiently remove the excess uric acid. After a while, the uric acid will crystallize and park in the joint areas creating swelling, inflammation, stiffness, and pain.

Alfalfa- Internal Purposes: Minerals, as well as other nutrients, can cut down on the amount of serum uric acid; alfalfa is one of your better choices to obtain minerals.  Dosage: 2000-3000 mg daily in tablet or capsule form

Bilberry- Internal Purposes: Bilberry extract can provide anthocyanidines and proanthocyanidins. Both of these flavonoids have potent antioxidant tendencies.

Boswell & Turmeric- Internal Purposes: Boswell and turmeric (curcumin) can both alleviate the redness and swelling of inflammation, which will also reduce the pain.

Cayenne (capsicum)- Internal/External Purposes: Mix cayenne with wintergreen oil to make a paste and apply it to the area that is swollen, red, and painful. At first, you may feel some stinging; however, this should disappear after awhile. In addition to being an external agent, cayenne can be obtained in the form of capsules or liquid form.

Celery- Internal Purposes: Multiple elements are available in celery seed extract that will lessen inflammation.