There are various strategies to using these chakras. Some people make use of them through performing yoga, others by mantra chanting, while still others make use of them through meditation. All these acts can assist you to start using your chakras. One thing you need to take note of could be that the 7 chakras all have different responsibilities. Activating a bad chakra to unravel a selected problem is not going to yield any improvements. Gout - A type of arthritis caused by excessive uric acid in the body. This can stay in the joints (usually affecting the big toe), but can develop in any joint. It can cause severe pain, redness and swelling.