So, do you want to know how to cure the taste? The fact is that there is no cure for the taste. The good news is that taste is the easiest form of arthritis to treat and the pain can be eliminated quite easily, sometimes within 24 hours. I have some gout remedies that will relieve gout pain quickly and easily because they treat the underlying cause of gout, the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint, as well as the pain.
1. Carbon ingestion
The first and perhaps most direct way to combat the taste of charcoal is to ingest it. No, I’m not talking about eating chunks of charcoal right out of the bag, you just have to mix some with water. Take 1/2 to 1 tsp. of charcoal and mix with a reasonable amount of liquid of your choice and drink. If you’re having a rough time, try mixing it with a really strong flavored liquid to mask the taste of the charcoal.
2. Apple cider vinegar
You may not have heard of this before, but apple cider vinegar is one of the best ways to naturally balance your body’s pH. If you are experiencing a taste attack, you can also take 1 cup of vinegar and 6 cups of water and soak the affected joint. This will help with swelling and pain.
Another great way to use apple cider vinegar is to take 3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and mix it with a glass of water. Drink this three times a day. This is great as a preventative measure or to supplement your other gout cures during an attack.
3. cherries
Cherries contain anthocyanins, which are a natural anti-inflammatory agent and work similar to how prescription medications do to reduce swelling and inflammation. Cherries are also a natural way to reduce the amount of uric acid in the body, making them practically a two in one way to cure gout.
Bonus Tip: Carbon Compact
Another easy way to use charcoal for flavor is to make a compact using it. For this you will need a special type of charcoal known as activated charcoal and some flaxseeds. Take several teaspoons of flax seeds and add them to 1 cup of activated charcoal. Now slowly mix it with warm water and mash it until it forms a paste. Take this paste and apply it directly on the affected area and cover with a cloth. As mentioned above, charcoal stains, so use a cloth that you don’t mind throwing away.