Ways to reduce water retention in your body.

Dec 2

16:51

2019

Angelica Chay

Water retention occurs when excess fluids build up inside your body. It is also known as fluid retention or edema. Water retention occurs in the circulatory system or within tissues and cavities. It can cause swelling in the hands, feet, ankles and legs. Some women experience water retention during pregnancy or before their monthly period. People who are physically inactive, such as when bedridden or sitting too long in office doing clerical works without any movements, being a transporter like taxi drivers or bus drivers with long hours bodies expose to air conditioning.

Ways to reduce water retention:

Regular exercise- If you exercise every day for 40-60 minutes, it can prove greatly helpful in getting rid of excess fluids. You can participate in activities like biking, running, walking and aerobics, as it will help flush out excess salt from your body in the form of sweat. Such activities also increase urine flow, and thus reduce excess body fluids.

Increase Vitamin B6 intake- Vitamin B6 has been shown to reduce water retention in women with premenstrual syndrome. Foods rich in vitamin B6 include bananas, potatoes, walnuts and meat.

Reduce salt intake- Salt plays a key role in maintaining fluid balance inside our body cells and outside. Because of this very same characteristic, however, too much salt can also result in water retention and consequently. Cut down on processed foods as most of these foods are high in sodium.

Increase your water intake- It may sound paradoxical, but many are of the opinion that increasing the intake of water daily can help lower water retention. When you drink more water, you’ll urinate more and pass more salt from your body

Garlic- Eating more garlic can also help you get rid of excess water. It’s one of the more powerful natural diuretics available and it tastes great.

Potassium- Lack of potassium every day plays a big role in water retention, so make sure you get at least 4,700-5,100 micrograms of potassium per day. Potassium helps with the removal waste, as well as moving nutrients to your cells. Some high-potassium foods are bananas, sweet potatoes, yogurt and beet greens.

Reduce the amount of sugar you eat- Refined carbs in bread, crackers, cookies and snacks can contribute to water retention. Since these foods are bad for you anyways, limiting them is highly recommended. They increase insulin levels making it more difficult for excess fluid to leave your system.

Parsley-Parsley is a natural diuretic that can help relieve the bloating and swelling caused by fluid retention. It can also help improve kidney function, which can boost your ability to flush out waste. It plays a big role in getting rid of fluids. Urination, after all, is a way you relieve excess fluid.

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