These 3 Simple And All-Natural Methods Can Reduce Water Retention And Bloating

Oct 10, 2018 by apost team

The topic of water retention is referring to the process of fluid building up within your organs, and also your tissues. Water is essential for human survival, however, there are times when your body can build up an excessive amount of water in the body.

This kind of undesirable effect causes a person to be seen as inflamed, and also visually seen as "bloated."

Normally, the condition of water retention has an effect on one's pair of feet and legs, however, the accumulation of excess fluid can build up in other parts of your body as well. 

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Many things can cause water retention to happen in your body. Some reasons are not dangerous to your health at all, for example when a woman has hormonal body changes when she is pregnant or on her menstrual cycle. However, there can also be more serious causes, such as failure of the kidneys or failure of the heart.

If out of nowhere, you notice water retention within your body, and it is deemed severe with other unique symptoms, this is the time to immediately visit your doctor as soon as possible.

However, if you have a milder form of water retention, you can reduce the medical issue with remedies conjured up within your home, like the ones listed below.

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1. Minimize Your Salt Intake 

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Having too much salt in your body, and also a large amount of sodium is a very common reason for having water retention. The majority of processed food has a large amount of sodium, so avoiding foods such as these would help with preventing water retention.

Switching from salt-based seasonings to herbs and spices can also help with lessening water retention. 

Here's a tip: To avoid water retention, make sure you have less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium consumption a day.

The most optimal amount daily is actually 1,500 milligrams. 

2. When You're Thirsty, Just Drink Plain Water 

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If you drink water during the day, it can help detox your body of the excess sodium, plus block your body from keeping water when you're dehydrated.

On average, a regular adult should drink eight-ounce glasses of water daily.

A good idea is to cut back on drinks that promote dehydration, such as coffee or tea. 

3. Start Drinking Cranberry Juice Instead Of Soda

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Cranberry juice is greatly known for its diuretic effects on the body. If you drink one or two cups of pure, non-artificial cranberry juice every day, you will lessen your water retention greatly. As an alternative, you can also eat the actual cranberry fruit (about a handful) daily for the same benefit. 

Here are some last tips that are also effective in stopping water retention in your body: 

  • Take breaks at work to walk around.
  • Using fresh parsley in your meals can help lessen water retention.
  • Consuming fresh garlic can also help with water retention.
  • Have a cup of hibiscus tea, this can have a diuretic effect.  

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Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!