Gout is a painful arthritic condition of the joints, which can affect the ankles, knees, wrists, fingers and elbows. Gout occurs when too much uric acid builds up in the body. Uric acid comes from the breakdown of purines and is normally dissolved in the blood, where it passes harmlessly through the kidneys. It is possible for your body to either produce too much uric acid or excrete too little through your urine. When this occurs, uric acid builds up and needle-like crystals form in the joints, causing extremely painful side effects. These crystals can also cause kidney stones.

To those who suffer from the gout, there is no mystery to the pain and debilitation it can cause. Linked closely to genetics, many ways are available to naturally prevent, and combat, the symptoms of gout.

Click the link below to learn about natural ways you can prevent and treat gout.