Natural Remedies for Water Retention and Swelling Water retention is something many people don’t understand. You see that you’ve mysteriously gained weight, but haven’t eaten more. The problem isn’t fat, it’s water. Your body holds fluids for reasons that don’t make sense, and it’s a frequent problem, especially in women before their cycle, in people with high blood pressure, or in those who consume too much salt. ...
Natural remedies for swollen legs You have been sitting at your desk all day and when evening comes, your shoes just will not fit. Or perhaps you have noticed that your ankles look puffy, with no clear contour, especially during hot weather. Swollen legs are a problem that affects millions of people, from young workers who stand all day to older adults dealing with venous insufficiency. ...
Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Edema IMPORTANT: Mild swelling of the feet and ankles is common in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester and on hot days. However, sudden, massive edema that involves the face, hands, eyelids, or that is asymmetric (only one leg swollen and painful), can signal preeclampsia or deep vein thrombosis, two serious conditions. Go to the doctor immediately if you have sudden swelling, severe headaches, vision disturbances, pain in the upper right abdomen, rapid weight gain (over 1 kg in a day), or if one leg is much more swollen than the other, red, warm, and painful. The natural remedies described here are for physiological edema confirmed by a doctor; they cannot replace treatment of an obstetric condition. ...