Swollen legs are usually caused by the accumulation of fluid in the region, which arises naturally with aging, as the arteries in the legs lose their strength to push blood back into the heart. So, this problem is more common after the age of 30, at the end of the day, especially in people who spend several hours standing or sitting for example.
One of the best ways to relieve this discomfort is to simply lift your legs at the end of the day or massage the heart to facilitate blood circulation and keep it from accumulating in your legs. However, there are also some remedies that, when used during the day, reduce the degree of swelling at the end of the day.
1. Ginger tea
Ginger tea is a great natural diuretic that allows to increase the amount of urine eliminated during the day, reducing the load of liquids in the circulatory system. In addition, this tea also helps to dilute the concentration of sodium in the body, which is a major cause of swelling in the legs and feet.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 slices of 0.5 cm ginger;
- 1 cup water;
- 1 lemon juice.
How to prepare and take
Peel ginger slices and cut into smaller pieces. Then add the ginger in a pan with the cup of water and boil for 10 minutes. Finally, remove from heat, allow to cool and strain.
This tea should be drunk 2 to 3 times during the day, especially in the morning and early afternoon, so as to allow increased elimination of urine does not affect bedtime.
2. Infusion of parsley
In addition to being a strong natural diuretic, the parsley also helps in the health of the kidneys, allowing faster elimination of excess fluids and toxins from the body. In addition, it also decreases the concentration of salt in the body, which prevents liquids from accumulating so quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 handful of parsley;
- 1 cup boiling water.
How to prepare and take
Cut the parsley into small pieces and add in the cup of boiling water, let stand for 5 to 7 minutes. Then, coat the parsley leaves and cool.
Ideally, this infusion should be ingested warm, up to 3 times a day, to ensure better results.
3. Climb feet with Epsom salts
This medicine is very easy to prepare and allows to relieve the swelling quickly at the end of the day, which can be done before a leg massage, for example.
In addition, Epsom salts have magnesium sulfate that is easily absorbed through the skin, facilitating blood circulation in the legs and feet. So when this scalping feet is done it often helps to strengthen the legs and reduce the onset of swelling over time.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Epsom salts;
- 2 to 3 liters of water.
How to prepare and use
Place the Epsom salts in a bowl or bucket with warm water. The amount of water should be sufficient to cover the feet and reach up to at least the middle of the calf. Dilute the salts well, stirring the water with your hand.
Finally, place your feet in the water for about 15 minutes. Repeat this process up to 3 times a week.
4. Contrast bath
Those who do not have the Epsom salt can opt for this scaly feet, simpler consisting of a 'heat shock' which is also very efficient. See in the video how to do with the physiotherapist Marcelle Pinheiro:
5. Lemon water
Lemon has excellent properties that help the body eliminate excess fluids and toxins from the body, allowing relief of swelling. In addition, it is a potent anti-inflammatory and therefore may also help treat swelling caused by minor strokes, for example.
Ingredients
- Half lemon;
- 1 cup with warm water.
How to prepare and take
Squeeze the lemon into the glass with water, stir well and drink soon after. Ideally, lemon water should be taken fasting and about 15 minutes before breakfast to produce better effect.
This mixture, in addition to increasing the amount of urine, can also cause the urge to use the toilet, as the toxins are usually eliminated through the stool.
