Gout is caused by excessive uric acid in the body, and typically afflicts men.
Uric acid forms as crystals which concentrates in the joints, causing acute pain, in particular the big toe.
The pain can be so strong that even the weight of a bed sheet is too excruciating to bear.
The best homeopathic treatment for gout works to reduce the amount of uric acid, break down crystal build-ups within joints and alleviate associated pain.
These treatments include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cherries - High in Vitamin C.
  Have been reported to be effective in removing toxins from the body.
  Can be eaten in any form, whole, in a pie, or as jam, juice or tea.
  
• Mustard powder - Applied to the affected joint(s) in a paste form, mustard powder (or crushed mustard seeds) has been reported to alleviate pain and swelling.
  To make the mustard paste application, mix equal parts mustard powder with whole wheat flour, then add water until it becomes a thick paste.
  Apply a lubricant such as petroleum jelly to the area and then spread the mustard paste to completely cover the aching joint.
  
• Apple Cider Vinegar - ACV helps by neutralizing the uric acid, reducing the ability to buildup and form into crystals.
  Add 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to a full glass of water and drink.
  Repeat as necessary.
  If you do not like the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar, add a tablespoon of honey to taste.
  Alternatively, you can substitute with freshly squeezed lemon juice in the same proportions as the ACV.
  
• Ginger - Can help flush uric acid from the body.
  Add a third of a cup of ginger powder to a foot bath and soak the afflicted foot for 30 minutes.
  This will make you sweat and eliminate uric acid.
  Caution: the ginger powder may cause skin irritation so you must thoroughly clean the foot afterwards, to remove all traces of the ginger.
  
• Water - Drink excessive amounts of water during a gout attack, and adequate amounts on an ongoing basis, to reduce the ability of a return attack.
  Water will dilute the uric acid and helps to flush toxins from the body.
  
• Bananas - Full of phosphorous which chemically reacts with the uric acid deposits and help flush them from the body.
  

During an attack of gout, and as an on-going preventative measure, it is important to prevent further buildup of uric acid.
This can be achieved through some dietary changes.
These include but are not limited to the following:

• Limit the intake of seafood and red meats eaten at each meal, and overall.
  Avoid eating any organ meats, in particular liver.
  
• Avoid alcohol, particularly beers and wines.
  
• Avoid fatty foods such as fried foods, salad dressings, ice cream

As with any preventable affliction or disease, it is always better to avoid gout than to treat after it occurs.
Even the best homeopathic treatment for gout is as effective as preventative measures, such as a good gout diet, exercise and overall well-being.