Edema, formerly known as dropsy or hydropsy, is an abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body. Water retention problems arise when fluid is not removed by the lymph system properly, it is retained in the body tissues where it causes swelling (edema).
Ways to prevent Water Retention
Eating a well balanced diet will go a long way in eliminating water retention.
It is absolutely necessary to drink no less than eight glasses of clean water daily.
This is a must; if you are overweight, and you know if you are, take steps now to reduce your weight and please do it slowly without putting your health at risk. Ask your doctor what your optimal weight should be.
Stop drinking alcohol, coffee and tea. These are dehydrating drinks.
To help pump fluids back into the circulatory system exercise regularly, especially by walking,.
When sitting or lying down try to elevate the affected area (eg. leg, arm, etc.).
To help drive fluids back into your circulatory system and support circulation, wear support stockings or elastic sleeves.
Stop using table salt ( sodium chloride). Ask your doctor for an alternative.
Folk Remedies & All Natural Supplements
*These folk remedies and related products are provided as an informational courtesy to our viewers. Please consult with your health care provider for diagnosis and before you implement any self prescribed supplementation.
Vitamin B: Increase your intake of Vitamin B, best taken as a supplement to an already healthy diet. Vitamin B supplements are beneficial for water retention. Natural herbs: Bearberry, Horse chestnut and Buchu are well known for their excellent diuretic properties. Dandelion and Olive help to balance blood pressure, assist liver and gall bladder functioning and improve circulation. Garlic and Onion: Garlic and onion are also foods with a diuretic effect that burn fats. The oils found in the garlic are detoxifying while the minerals and organic oils in the onion enhance metabolism and maintains the hydric balance. Cabbage: Cabbage is also a good diuretic, with high amounts of sulphur and iodine. It is indicated for people with fat deposits because it cleans the intestinal and stomachal mucous membranes. Red beet: Red beet is a strong diuretic, improves kidney and liver activity, and also has a strong detoxifying effect.[citation needed] Beet may also enhance blood circulation due to the iron, and the chlorine can eliminate the fat deposits. Celery: Celery is rich in calcium and it may accelerate the endocrine functions, and it can also clean the body from toxins due to it's calcium and magnesium. Cucumber: The cucumber is has large amounts of sulphus and silicium, minerals that stimulate renal activity, eliminates the uric acid, and stimulates the burning fat process. Fruit & Vegetables: Eating salads, fruits or consuming juice from fresh fruits regularly may also eliminate the excess of water.
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'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is
upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it
shall be for meat'."
