The problem of fluid retention is a bothersome problem for the person who may suffer from it, which occurs as a result of increasing the proportion of salts in the body and not being able to get rid easily, which leads to the retention in different areas of the body, especially in both feet and abdomen, causing the increase in phantom In weight, which is not caused by the accumulation of fat, but because of the lack of discharge of water properly.
As we know, water accounts for 70% of body weight and its presence helps members perform their functions of delivering food and energy to cells. And the inability of the body to maintain normal rates of water and lead to the disruption of vital functions of the body, and lead to the lack of liquids to the problems of many as swelling in the feet and bulges in the body, causing a sense of fatigue and fatigue and body discomfort and a temporary increase in weight.
Treatment of increased salts in the body:
- Eat diuretics as a prescription or drink hot herbal beverages such as: ginger, cinnamon, chamomile, aniseed, lemon, barley, mint, parsley and cumin.
- Eat diuretic foods such as celery, lettuce, onions, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage and watermelon, all of which help eliminate sodium and sodium stored in the body and stimulate kidney function.
- Reduce salt consumption and reduce salted foods by reducing salt spray on foods and avoiding salt-and-canned foods preserved with salt.
- Minimize caffeinated beverages such as tea, coffee and alcohol that dry the body of water, although it is considered diuretics.
- Drink sufficient amounts of water per day by eating 8 glasses or two liters of water, at least, so as to ensure the high effectiveness of kidney function, and expel excess amounts of salts stored.
- Foods that contain potassium are highly capable of expelling the large amounts of sodium that are present in the bodies of people suffering from fluid retention, such as citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, apricot fresh or dried, legumes such as peas, lentils and some fish such as salmon, avocados and dairy products Such as milk and yoghurt.
- Regular exercise, especially walking, it activates blood circulation and improves the function of kidneys and their ability to remove excess salts from the body.
- Raising the feet during sleep is higher than the level of the heart: by putting a number of headrests under your feet while lying on the bed, which reduces the way of swelling of the feet.