Gout is a type of arthritis that develops when uric acid accumulates in your body, usually in the big toes, feet, knees and wrists. The accumulation of uric acid results in swelling, tenderness and unrelenting pain. While prescription medications are available to alleviate these symptoms, natural alternatives for treating gout also exist. 1 → Incorporate black cherries and berries into your daily diet. Drink a glass of cherry juice or snack on a dozen fresh cherries. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and hawthorn berries also will relieve gout symptoms. The dark coloring in these fruits serves as an anti-inflammatory agent and counterbalances the uric acid. 2 → Engage in hydrotherapy. Immerse the irritated area in lukewarm to hot water (about 95 degrees Fahrenheit or 35 degrees Celsius) for roughly 20 minutes. Add one-third to one-quarter cup of ground ginger. The water relaxes and eases the tender region, unleashes endorphins and induces sweating, which aids in elimi...