The last comment is not daft , I suffer from gout but control it via diet. one thing that is particuarly effective for me is lemon juice, it is acid but it turns into alkaline in the body, gout is related to arthritis, it is an excess of uric acid in the body. and has a similiar effect, e g, stiffness of joints. cherries are another fruit that help to alleviate gout. ORANGES are bad for arthritis as are coffee and tea taken in excess.