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Jan 02, 2020


5 NATURAL WAYS TO COMBAT BLOATING AND SWELLING

by Nick Marshall

If you’ve ever come off a long-haul flight feeling a little heavier in the legs
than usual, you’ll be familiar with bloating. Normally, this will have corrected
itself by the time you clear the arrivals hall, but if you’re consistently
noticing swollen or sore limbs, you could have edema. Lots of things can cause
fluid retention and bloating. Standing or sitting in the same place for too
long, obesity or ankle injury are common causes, as are pregnancy, certain
medications or a diet that’s too high in salt. Whatever the cause, there’s no
need to suffer. Try these simple natural remedies to combat swelling.

1. Compression Socks

Fluid can’t build up in your lower limbs if there’s no room to settle. Slip into
a pair of compression socks, and fluid is forced back up out of gravity’s reach.
In one Danish study in 2019, airplane passengers were given one compression sock
to wear. At the end of a three-hour flight, the circumference of the sockless
leg was, on average, 5 millimeters bigger than the one wearing a sock. If you’ve
never worn compression socks before, we recommend starting off with a lighter
everyday  sock.

2. Probiotics

It might come as a surprise, but the source of inflammation in the body is often
the intestine. If pathogenic bacteria in the gut are left untamed, the body can
be forced to respond. That can manifest itself as swelling, whether it’s skin
acne or ankle bloating. You can balance the bacteria in your intestine with live
probiotic bacteria that boast anti-inflammatory properties. Look for a probiotic
yogurt, or increase the frequency of fermented foods in your diet, such as
kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles or miso. You’ll be giving your taste buds a treat,
too!

3. Water & High-Potassium Foods

Though it seems like a paradox, one of the most common causes of fluid
retention is dehydration. If your body isn’t getting enough water, it fights
harder to hold onto what it already has. So the simplest way to flush out
swelling is by drinking plenty of water. You can eat away bloating, too. Foods
rich in potassium (banana, chicken, salmon) or magnesium (spinach, broccoli and
dark chocolate!) temper inflammation in the body. Sodium, however, doesn’t
belong at the party. Try to cut down or eliminate salt from your diet to bring
down your blood pressure and let your blood vessels relax.

4. Natural Diuretics

The good news is that your body has all the systems in place to flush excess
fluid away. You just have to give them a tune-up from time to time. Certain
foods have natural diuretic properties, meaning that they stimulate your kidneys
and bladder to work harder. These foods, which include celery, grapefruit,
asparagus, cucumbers, beets and watermelon, happen to be some of the healthiest
plants you can feed your body. You’ll not only feel lighter in your ankles but
will also have an extra spring in your step. If healthy vegetables aren’t your
thing, try wrapping swollen ankles in soothing cabbage leaves instead. These,
along with greens or other leafy vegetables, are also natural diuretics.

5. Simple Exercises

Gravity can be the culprit where swelling is concerned, so turn it into the
solution by lying down with your feet up for 20 minutes or so when your feet and
ankles are sore. Light exercise will also get the circulation going, but don’t
push swollen feet into anything too strenuous. Bloating is also a great excuse
to demand a massage from your partner or family. Try stimulating your
circulation with anti-inflammatory essential oils flavored with peppermint,
ginger or turmeric.

Swelling or bloating should normally disappear after a few days with a
combination of compression socks, exercise and tweaks to the diet. If it does
linger any longer, or becomes noticeably achy, seek medical advice since this
may be a symptom of a health condition that needs professional attention.

 

References:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352647515000155

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema/

https://www.healthline.com/health/home-remedies-for-swollen-feet#3

http://www.rheumres.org/article_48075.html

http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org/restoring-gut-health-dr-carolyn-dean-interview/

https://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/10-ways-get-rid-bloating/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a20707480/natural-diuretics/

 

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