How to Get Rid of Water Retention and Lose Weight With 5 Simple Steps

 Experiencing some puffiness, swollen legs and feet, and also stiff joints are unpleasant symptoms of water retention. There are actually three types of water retention, and first one of these (medical fluid retention) is actually caused by serious health conditions like heart and thyroid diseases, arthritis, or lupus. The other two types are cyclical and general water retention and they are associated with lifestyle and women’s menstrual cycles and usually are not subject to medical treatment.


The medical fluid retention has to be treated by doctors. But in case  your health is fine, you should try to follow these tips prepared for you. These may help you forget about all the discomfort water retention brings.

Main symptoms of water retention:

Because of water retention, we might feel heavier than usual or be less active. Some other symptoms can include the following:
  • Indentations in the skin
  • Puffiness of the abdomen, face, and hips
  • Some weight fluctuations
  • Having stiff joints
  • Bloating, especially in the abdominal area
  • Experiencing swollen legs, feet, and ankles
How to reduce water retention and lose water weight?

Eliminating stress
Experincing stress is a reaction of our body to a dangerous or complex situation. And as part of the fight-or-flight response, our adrenal glands release cortisol (also known as the stress hormone). Cortisol increases fluid retention. In case  you want to forget about puffiness and stiff joints, you shall practice breathing techniques, yoga, leg lifting, and learn to relax properly.

Relaxing in the sauna
Going to a  sauna is not only a good way to relax and escape from your everyday problems, it is yet  another way to decrease water retention. According to one article that was  published by Harvard Medical School, sweating begins almost immediately. The average person loses a pint of sweat during a brief stay in a sauna.

Exercising
Are  you doing  sedentary work? It is most probable you noticed that your legs and ankles are swollen when you come home. Sitting too long may cause some water retention and its associated symptoms. In order to avoid it, you should make your life more active: as for example go to the gym, walk to and from your job, run, or go to a swimming pool.

Adjusting your eating habits
Eating some foods that are rich in protein, potassium, vitamin B6, and also magnesium can also help to decrease water retention. These kinds of products include: eggs, artichoke, mackerel, avocado, beets, celery, pineapple, asparagus, apricots, figs, and dark chocolate. And it is really better to avoid high salt food like instant oatmeal, sports drinks, cottage cheese, cookies, or canned veggies.

Getting enough sleep
Having a lack of sleep will always negatively impacts our health and it can cause serious medical conditions like obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Researchers also  confirm that bad sleep may also affect the sympathetic renal nerves in our kidneys, which is known to regulate water balance. Most of us will have to sleep approximately 8 hours to be able to function properly, but some of the people need more or less time. Do not forget that if you wake up tired and are constantly looking for a chance to take a nap, it is quite likely that you may need more sleep at night.

Komentar

Posting Komentar

Postingan populer dari blog ini

What Do These Red Dots on Your Skin Mean?

Gambar
 If you suddenly found a confusing red dot on your skin, put your mind at ease. An angioma is a small benign tumor that consists of blood vessels. The most common kind of angioma is the cherry angioma, also known as Campbell De Morgan spots or senile angioma. They are cherry red papules on the skin containing an abnormal proliferation of blood vessels. Angioma Causes The two major reasons for developing angioma are: 1. Age –  Many people get angiomas at the age of 30 or more. As a rule, in this case it looks like a small convex cherry mole and is mainly situated on the arms, legs or chest and shoulders. Such angiomas are caused by simple age changes of skin and blood vessels; 2. Health problems or the wrong lifestyle –  If the angioma looks like a spot and begins vascular branching, it may indicate problems with the liver, vascular diseases, or a hormonal failure. What to do about it? While angiomas are not a cause for concern, you should watch them regularly to see if t...
Baca selengkapnya

8 Reasons A Woman’s Private Parts Could Have An Unpleasant Smell And How To Fix It

Gambar
 Vaginal odor is any odor that originates from the v**ina. It’s normal for your v**ina to have a slight odor. But, a strong vaginal odor. For instance, a fishy smell, might be abnormal and could indicate a problem. Here  are 8 reasons a woman’s v*gina could smell and how to remedy it. 1. Excessive washing: Even if you’re just washing your v**ina with warm water, excessive washing can still mess with the v**ina’s flora, causing an odor. 2. Allergy to condoms: Some women are allergic to certain materials in condoms, which can throw off vaginal bacteria and cause odor. 3. Douching: This can mess with the pH levels of the v**ina and even cause a large amount of bacteria to grow. There is good and bad bacteria that can be down there, but the bad bacteria can cause a strong smell. 4. Tight Clothing: Wearing very tight pants or underwear can cause your v**ina to sweat, which can cause vaginal odor. 5. Spicy Food: Spicy food can cause a sudden increase in your vaginal discharge, whic...
Baca selengkapnya