Prevent Fluid Retention Naturally

While all teas will help you, green tea and horsetail are the most recommended for treating and eliminating fluid retention.

Fluid retention is a condition that is not very serious but can cause different complications. Doctors say this is a symptom that comes from a more severe disease or imbalance that needs attention at all costs.

What should I know about water retention?

This disorder is characterized by the accumulation of water and other liquid substances in the body. It occurs when the blood vessels draw too much fluid to the tissues and cannot be completely eliminated.

Fluid retention is more common in women and it is essential to know the causes in order to be able to treat it adequately.

You should know that the body constantly balances the percentages and levels of fluids according to hormonal movements. When we drink more water than necessary, the body eliminates the excess through sweat or urine.

The problem arises when it is not possible to either remove this liquid or maintain equilibrium. This is called “retention”.

Some of the most common causes of fluid retention include:

• Deficient food 
• Hormonal imbalance
• An unbalanced diet
  
• High intake of salt or heavily seasoned foods
• Liver disorders or problems 
• Poor heart or kidney function
• Ingestion of certain drugs or chemicals
• Lack of protein or certain nutrients
• A too sedentary life
• The pregnancy
• Menopause
• At certain times of the monthly cycle

The most common symptoms of fluid retention are:

• Increased weight for no apparent reason
• Inflamed legs or hands
• Palpitations
• A general malaise
• Cramps
• Fragility or fatigue
• Hypertension
• Cellulite
• Little urine 

Foods to prohibit in case of water retention

• Salt: it is essential to eliminate it from your diet or replace it with sea salt. You can also season your dishes with seaweed, herbs or cardamom.
  Please note: cold cuts, smoked meats, preserves, purees, prepared foods, sauces, mayonnaise. Cheeses, frozen products, instant soups or broths, soy sauce, condiments etc. contain large amounts of “hidden” salt.
• Saturated fats and red meats.
• Cow’s milk: this is due to its high fat content. Skimmed milk or lactose-free milk are also not recommended because they are chemically modified and require even more work on the body.
  In addition, milk tends to “stick” to the intestinal walls, which prevents proper elimination of waste. Replace the milk with vegetable milks such as almond, rice, millet etc.

Natural remedies to fight against water retention

• Dandelion: it is one of the most beneficial plants for health. It allows the elimination of water which is in surplus in the organism.
  A handful of dry leaves and roots should be boiled in a liter and a half of water for 15 minutes. Cover and let cool. Drink a cup before each meal.
• Corn: boil a few spoonfuls of corn cobs in water for 20 minutes. Drink it once a day to encourage the kidneys to eliminate the fluid.
  It is very suitable for all kidney failure problems. It is also strongly advised to consult a doctor.

Other remedies

• Tea: Any type of tea is good for counteracting the effects of water retention. The proportion to use for making these infusions is a spoonful of dry leaves per cup of water.
• Meadowsweet: it contains diuretic properties and helps eliminate edemas or excess fluids in the body. Make an infusion with four grams of this plant and drink it twice a day.
• Drosera: this plant has excellent virtues such as being a diuretic thanks to its large amount of flavonoids. Drink an infusion with 1 or 2 grams of sundew per cup, three times a day.
• Cherry: it is used to encourage the elimination of urine, and is also a good remedy for people who have to “help” their kidneys to function better as well as for those suffering from obesity, edema, inflammation. or kidney failure.

• Chicory: it acts on the liver and resolves the disorders of this organ. It also stimulates kidney function and is strongly recommended for patients with gout or arthritis.
  Make a decoction of 30 grams of crushed dry roots in a liter of water and drink two cups a day.

Juice recipes to fight against water retention

• Grapefruit, apple and fennel juice: for this recipe, you will need a grapefruit, an apple and a quarter of a fennel bulb. Wash and cut the grapefruit, extract the juice. Wash and cut the apple and the fennel bulb.
  Put all of this in the blender and swirl for a few minutes. Filter and drink a glass every third morning.
• Asparagus and cucumber juice: You need a bunch of asparagus and 2 cucumbers. Wash, peel and cut them. Mix them in the blender, filter and drink one glass a day.
• Parsley and carrot juice: You need a bunch of parsley, 2 large carrots and a glass of water. Wash, peel and cut the vegetables. Put them with the glass of water in the blender. Filter and drink one glass per day on average.
• Carrot, cucumber, parsley, apple and pineapple juice : To make this juice which eliminates water retention, you need 2 carrots, 1 cucumber, 5 stems of parsley, 1 apple and 2 slices of pineapple.
  Wash, cut the ingredients and put them in the blender with a cup of water. Drink one glass a day, always on an empty stomach.