1. Drink plenty of fluids, including water, low-fat milk, and juice. This helps flush uric acid out of your body. 2. Eat foods that are rich in fiber such as fruits and vegetables. 3. Limit the amount of purine-rich foods you eat, such as red meats, organ meats, and seafood. 4. Eat cherries or drink cherry juice. Studies have shown that cherries can reduce inflammation and gout pain. 5. Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can increase uric acid levels in your blood and trigger gout attacks. 6. Lose weight if you are overweight. 7. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. 8. Use Epsom salt baths and Epsom salt compresses to reduce swelling and relieve pain. 9. Take a baking soda and water mixture. This can help reduce the amount of uric acid in your body. 10. Take herbs and supplements such as celery seed extract, bromelain, and tart cherry juice.