Prevent Fluid Buildup And Swelling

Swelling may not be a very serious ailment, but it can still feel uncomfortable. Sometimes swelling and fluid retention can be a sign of some other, as yet undiagnosed problem. If you suffer from edema all the time, keep reading, as in this article we will focus on ways to reduce edema.

Fluid buildup and swelling: what you should know

Swelling is a common ailment that bothers the lower limbs in particular. Swelling of the ankles and feet after a long walk or at high temperatures is very common. Swelling occurs when fluid accumulates in the tissues between the cells. Accumulation may be due to a change in the pressure conditions of the blood vessels and tissues or tissue damage. Swelling is more common in women than men, and overweight people are more prone to swelling than normal weight people.

The body constantly strives for balance and tries to keep the amount of both fluids and hormones in balance. When you drink a lot of water, your body removes excess water through urine or sweat. The problem arises when the body is unable to remove excess fluid and the balance is upset. This causes swelling and accumulation of fluid in places where it is not normally present as much.

Common causes of edema include:

• Poor diet
• Hormonal disorders
• Too demanding diet
• Excessive salt intake or eating too spicy food
• Hepatic impairment and disease
• Limited heart function or kidney problems
• Certain medications and chemicals
• Ingestion of too little protein or other deficiencies
• A lazy and motionless lifestyle
• Pregnancy
• Menopause

• Menstrual cycle steps

The most common symptoms of swelling include:

• Weight gain for no apparent reason (common, especially in women approaching menstruation)
• Swollen feet and hands
• Abnormal palpitations
• Constant fatigue
• Muscle cramps
• Fatigue and unavailability, feeling weak
• High blood pressure
• Cellulite
• Low urine output

Avoid these foods when you swell

• Salt. Salt is one of the worst swelling agents. Replace regular table salt with sea salt as it is healthier. If you are used to eating salty foods, replace salt by adding seaweed, herbs or cardamom to your diet. Feel free to try the spices and get a taste for food other than salt. Remember that sausages, smoked meats, canned foods, processed foods, sauces, mayonnaise, fatty cheese, frozen foods, instant soups and dishes, soy sauce, mixed spices and many other ingredients can contain a lot of so-called hidden salt.

• Hard fats and red meat.
• Cow’s milk. Cow’s milk is high in fat. Also avoid skim milk, skim milk and lactose-free milk, as their composition has been chemically altered to remove fat and lactose, making it difficult for them to be processed in the body. In addition, the milk “sticks” to the intestinal walls and prevents the bowel from being properly emptied. Replace cow’s milk with plant-based drinks such as rice milk, soy milk, coconut milk and almond milk.

Natural remedies to reduce swelling

• Dandelion. This flower, considered a weed, brings relief from swelling. Dandelion has many health benefits and removes excess water and fluid from the body. Make a dandelion extract using fresh or dried inflorescences, boil them in a handful of one and a half liters of water. When the mixture has boiled, remove from the heat, place the lid on and allow to cool. Enjoy a cup of extract before each meal.

• Corn. Boil a few tablespoons of corn in water for 20 minutes. Strain and enjoy a drink once a day to stimulate kidney function. The kidneys remove excess fluid from the body. If you suffer from kidney failure, talk to your doctor first.

• Tea. All kinds of teas help remove fluid; choose the taste you like. Use one teaspoon of dried tea leaves for each cup of water.
• Meadowsweet. Honeydew has a diuretic effect and eliminates bloating and tension. Make an extract of mesia nerve using four grams of dried plant (inflorescences and leaves) and ingest it twice a day.

• Kihokki. This carnivorous plant works great as an extract to remove fluid. Kihokki is rich in flavonoids, which do good for the metabolism. Enjoy the extract of squash three times a day using 1 or 2 grams of dried squash for each cup of water.
• Cherry. Cherry stimulates the elimination of urine from the body and they are also well suited for the gentle treatment of the kidneys. Cherry enhances kidney function and is also commonly used to treat overweight, edema and inflammation.

• Chicory. Chicory enhances liver function. It also stimulates kidney function and is often recommended for those suffering from rheumatism or gout. Make a chicory extract using 30 grams of dried, crushed chicory root and boil it in a liter of water. Strain and enjoy two cups a day.

Delicious drinks to repel swelling

With these easy-to-prepare and delicious drinks, you will banish swelling in an instant. You only need a few ingredients for each drink and they mix easily in a blender.

• Grapefruit, apple and fennel. For this recipe you will need one grapefruit, one apple and 1/4 fennel. Wash and peel the grapefruit, squeeze its juice into a small container. Peel and chop the apple and fennel. Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix for a few minutes until the mixture is smooth. Strain and pour into a glass. Enjoy every morning for three days.
• Asparagus and cucumber. This fresh and effective drink is made from just two ingredients. You will need a bunch of asparagus and two cucumbers. Wash, peel and chop the ingredients and place in a blender. Stir, strain and enjoy a glass a day.

• Parsley and carrot. You will need a handful of parsley, two large carrots and a couple of deces of water. Wash, peel and slice the carrot. Put all the ingredients in a blender, mix for a few minutes, strain and enjoy a glass a day.
• Carrot, cucumber, parsley, apple and pineapple. This drink removes excess fluid and swelling in the blink of an eye. Prepare it as soon as swelling occurs. You will need two carrots, one cucumber, five parsley sprigs, one apple and two slices of pineapple. Rinse and peel all ingredients and chop them. Put in a blender and pour in a couple of deces of water. Enjoy a glass a day on an empty stomach, preferably as soon as you wake up.