The swelling in the legs besides being very uncomfortable making movements difficult also makes the skin more flaccid and may even cause inflammation, so it should be treated as soon as possible.
Some simple but very effective steps to combat swelling in the legs and relieving weight in the legs are:
- Elevate your legs every day - for at least 10 to 20 minutes, especially at the end of the day which is when you feel the most swelling;
- Drink 2 liters of fluids every day - especially water or diuretic teas like parsley tea with lemon. To make this tea see: Diuretic tea;
- Drink 1 cup of warm water with lemon juice and ginger before breakfast - this combination is a natural drain;
- Prefer diuretic foods - Eat diuretic foods like celery, spinach, tomato, apple, pineapple or strawberry at all meals, for example. See a complete list of these foods in: Diuretic foods;
- Avoid salt - foods high in salt promote fluid retention, salt can be substituted for herbs such as oregano, parsley, thyme or rosemary, for example, to flavor foods;
- Drink 1 glass of detoxifying juice before bedtime - helps eliminate toxins and facilitates hydration, preventing the body from holding liquids. Learn how to make good juice in: Detoxifying juice;
- Practicing physical activity every day - especially exercises such as running, walking, cycling or dancing, for example because they favor blood circulation.
Watch the video and see other tips to fight swelling:
If the swelling does not subside in 3 to 5 days it is important to consult the doctor to check the cause of the swelling and if necessary to pass some medicine.
The swelling of the legs can be caused by poor blood circulation, hormonal changes, kidney or heart disease, taking the contraceptive pill and even due to long trips. Therefore, because swelling has many causes, it is important to know the source of the swelling to make the best treatment.
