Water retention is a condition in which it happens swelling in some parts of the body such as legs, arms, etc. It can happen as a result of different health condition and can lead to more serious consequences. The reasons for water retention are:
- Lack of activity and unhealthy diet
- Medications
- Dehydration
- Menopause
- Varicose veins, thyroid disorders, and arthritis
- Liver and kidney problems
Here are some home remedies that can help you with water retention:
PARSLEY
It is rich in antioxidants, vitamins B, iron, calcium, etc. It has the ability to help the body to throw out the excess of water. It can also treat kidney stones and UTIs.
Boil some water and add a bunch of parsley in it. Remove it from the heat and leave it aside for 15 minutes covered. Drink this amazing drink a few times per day.
DANDELION TEA
It has many health benefits such as treating liver and kidney problems and stomach related issues. It can help the body to remove the toxins and it is rich in magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, etc.
Boil some water and add 1 tsp of dried dandelion. Leave it aside and cover it for 10 minutes. Strain and drink this amazing tea.
EPSOM SALT
You should scrub your whole body with this amazing salt in order to feel the benefits or simply soak your body in a tub filled with some Epsom salt three times per week.
GARLIC
We already know the amazing benefits of the garlic and today we are going to tell you one more of its benefits. With garlic, you can also remove the excess of water from your body.
Blend all the cloves from one garlic and add 2 tsp. of liquefied margarine. Mix well and eat this mixture with some wheat bread a few times per day.
FENNEL SEEDS
This is another great remedy for water retention. Boil some water and add 1 tsp. of fennel seeds. Cover it and leave it aside for 10 minutes. Drink this amazing tea three times per day.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
It is rich in potassium which reduces the sodium levels and in this way prevents water retention.
Add a tsp. of ACV in some warm water and drink it two times per day and you can also soak your feet in a tub with some ACV with it for 30 minutes a few times per week.
CORIANDER SEEDS
Add 3 tbsp. of coriander seeds in 1 glass of water boil them for a while and drink this amazing drink two times per day.
CRANBERRY JUICE
Drink some fresh cranberry juice or take it as pills every day.
Source: dammyskitchen.com
