water retention

[PunkinPeep]

Recently, i have started holding water in my feet. I am certain it is hormone related because of other things that started happening at the same time (i'll spare you the details). But the puffy feet are driving me nuts.

Does anyone have a natural remedy i can use easily?

I've tried the acv in water and couldn't bear it. I took one little sip and though i was going to throw up. So i don't really want to try that one again. But any other ideas are welcome.

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Lovechooks]

I'm not sure what your age is as to why it's hormone related, although personally I think just about everything is hormone related *damn hormones* .

But you could try drinking lots more water to help flush it out, you can also get an oedema massage.

Keep your feet elevated as often as possible too.

 

[ORChick]

Parsley and dandelion are both diuretic. See if you can get more of both into your diet.

 

[Aidenbaby]

IF I was going to take ACV, I'd just do it like a shot and make sure I had some kind of backer ready.

Lovechooks' idea about drinking more water is probably what I'd do. Everytime I retained water when pregnant, that'd be the "cure".

 

[Mackay]

If it is hormone related and it is developing into a persistent condition you might want to get your hormones checked.

For me changes in the barometer can cause swelling along with hot weather. But it is always temporary, lasting from hours to a couple of days, and is relieved by elevation of the feet.

Many things can cause edema to the feet including heart disease, poor circulation, especially in the lower pelvic vessels, either vascular or lymphatic.

 

[PunkinPeep]

Parsley and dandelion are both diuretic. See if you can get more of both into your diet.

dandelion - what part do i eat, and how do i clean it? there shouldn't be any pesticides or anything in our yard, so i should be able to just pick one, right?

edited for punctuation and to add that i've tried drinking lots of water and putting my feet up in combination with eating as little salt as possible, and i get only a little relief. the biggest relief i've noticed is when i mow the lawn, which is what i'm doing today, but i'm going to run out of lawn soon.

 

[freemotion]

There is your answer, it sounds like.....walking!

 

[Beekissed]

Walking would be my first choice but I also found a little interesting side effect to taking carrot tablets. If you take them on an empty stomach in the morning with a goodly portion of water, by noon you will have peed yourself silly and any edema you may be holding is worked right out.

 

[PunkinPeep]

Walking would be my first choice but I also found a little interesting side effect to taking carrot tablets. If you take them on an empty stomach in the morning with a goodly portion of water, by noon you will have peed yourself silly and any edema you may be holding is worked right out.

i have never even heard of a carrot tablet. what did you mean to be taking it for?

freemotion
Today 8:18 am
There is your answer, it sounds like.....walking!

i know you're right, but i just hate useless exercise....let me clarify. i want to be accomplishing something besides the exercise. i was thinking just now about trying to give myself a daily regimen of yard work. raking and what-not isn't as "walky" as mowing, which i totally enjoy, but maybe it would do the trick enough to ward off this crazy new puffiness, if i did a little bit every morning. the other trick is that it has gotten so hot here in Texas that you have to get it done before like 9:30 or you're risking your health by being outside very long. and even then, you really need to take frequent breaks (or i do at least) to stay hydrated. when i'm mowing, i get into it, and if i don't make myself take breaks, i make myself sick.

o.k. enough rambling.

thanks for your help. and i still want to know what carrot tablets are for and how to eat a dandelion.

i have never EVER retained water in my life, so this is pretty weird for me.

 

[Javamama]

Have you ever heard of T-Tapp? It's an exercise program developed by Teresa Tapp and it does wonderful things for the body, especially getting that lymph flowing and helping with swelling, getting your body into alignment and so much more. There is a routine that can be done in about 15 minutes and it is wonderful. It can help with female troubles, but it's really great for everybody, my DH does it too. They have a wonderful, informative forum too. Check out the website - there are some try before you buy exercises that are great, especially the hoe downs for swelling its - T-Tapp.com It's all about working smarter, not longer. I could go on and on, but the website is so much better.

You could also try dry brushing. There is info at T-Tapp and here is some info from the Herbal Legacy newsletter this week:

Did You Know?


* The skin is the largest most important eliminative organ in the body and is responsible for one quarter of the body's detoxification each day?
* The skin eliminates over one pound of waste acids each day in the average adult, most of it through the sweat glands?
* That the skin is known also as our third kidney?
* That the skin receives one third of all the blood circulated in the body?
* That the skin is the last to receive nutrients in the body, yet the first to show signs of imbalance or deficiency?

Detoxification is performed by a number of organs, glands, and transportation systems, including the skin, gut, kidneys, liver, lungs, lymphatic system, and mucous membranes. The dry brushing technique deals with detoxification of the skin.


Dry brushing is a way to stimulate all the above organs of detoxification because it provides a gentle internal massage.

Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing:



Cleanses the lymphatic system and stimulates the lymph canals to drain toxic mucoid matter into the colon, thereby purifying the entire system. This enables the lymph to perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues detoxified. NOTE: After several days of dry brushing, you may notice the gelatinous mucoid material in your stools.

Removes dead skin layers which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal.

Strengthens the immune system

Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands

Tightens the skin by increasing the flow of blood, thereby preventing premature aging.

Stimulates circulation to skin, encouraging your body's discharge of metabolic wastes, which greatly aids the lymphatic drainage of the entire body. When the body rids itself of toxins, it is able to run more efficiently in all areas.

Improves the function of the nervous system

Helps digestion - helps your skin to absorb nutrients by eliminating clogged pores. Healthy, breathing skin contributes to overall body health.

Dry skin brushing helps with muscle tone and more even distribution of fat deposits.

Dry skin brushing also rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin.

Individuals who sit at a computer screen all day long will particularly take pleasure in the benefits of skin brushing. People who have inactive lifestyles or jobs usually experience stiff and sore necks and shoulders that reach even into their arms and down their spines and into their lower backs. Increased blood flow begins entering the areas brushed and you will experience an increase in electromagnetic energy that permits you to feel energized and invigorated.

Removes cellulite - LADIES--Cellulite is toxic. Cellulite is toxic materials that are accumulated in your body's fat cells as they are unable to be eliminated. So, rather than liposuction surgery, how about utilizing the "dry skin brushing" techniques coupled with an alkaline diet program and a great exercising routine. It will break down the unwelcome toxic body deposits and send them scurrying out of your body through the elimination channels we discussed above

AND it's easy, inexpensive and invigorating!
Tips and Tricks for Dry Brushing:

* Always dry brush your dry body before you shower or bathe because you will want to wash off the impurities from the skin as a result from the brushing action.

* You can do the brushing head-to-toe or toe-to-head. It really doesn't matter as long as the entire body is brushed. Long sweeping strokes starting from the bottom of your feet upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders, and on the torso in an upward direction help drain the lymph back to your heart. Note: Stroking away from your heart puts extra pressure on the valves within the veins and lymph vessels and can cause ruptured vessels and varicose veins.

* Use light pressure in areas where the skin is thin and harder pressure on places like the soles of the feet.


* Skin brushing should be performed once a day, preferably first thing in the morning. A thorough skin brushing takes about 15 minutes, but any time spent brushing prior to bathing will benefit the body. If you are feeling ill, increasing the treatments to twice a day is good. You can also dry brush areas of cellulite five to 10 minutes twice a day to achieve cellulite dissolving, but the technique needs to be done consistently for a minimum of five months.

* Avoid sensitive areas and anywhere the skin is broken such as areas of skin rash, wounds, cuts, and infections. Also, never brush an area affected by poison oak or poison ivy.

* Finish up with your regular shower and ending with three hot and cold cycles. That means turning on the water as hot as you can take it for several seconds, then as cold as you can handle it, then hot, then cold for three cycles. End with either hot or cold. This will further invigorate the skin and stimulate blood circulation, bringing more blood to the outer layers of the skin.


* After getting out of the shower, dry off vigorously and massage your skin with pure plant oils such as olive, avocado, apricot, almond, sesame, coconut or cocoa butter. Add a little peanut and Castor oil to the mix if you have arthritis. Edgar Cayce says this works to take out some of the pain, and we've found that to be true over the years.

* Clean your skin brush using soap and water once a week. After rinsing, dry your skin brush in an open, sunny spot to prevent mildew.

* Any well designed program will take about 30 days to see and experience the changes. Please be patient and keep up the program! For a thorough lymphatic cleansing, perform skin brushing daily for a minimum of three months.

How to Dry Brush (Easy, Fast Instructions):

# * Begin with your feet and brush vigorously in circular motions.
# * Continue brushing up your legs.
# * Proceed to your hands and arms.
# * Brush your entire back and abdomen area, shoulders and neck.
# * Use circular counter-clockwise strokes on the abdomen.
# * Lightly brush the breasts.
# * Brush upwards on the back and down from the neck. Better yet, have a friend, spouse or family member brush your back.

Dry skin brushes are available through Sarah Greer (you can contact her on her website) or at many health food stores.

Printable Version: http://www.herballegacy.com/Dry_Brush.pdf