Water Retention: Diet To Banish Water Weight, Swollen Legs, Bloating
Many people develop water retention after a long-distance flight. This is due to a combination of inactivity and cabin pressure. Sometimes the water retention remains for a long time after the flight. It is easier to prevent than to treat this condition. Remember to keep wiggling your toes and rotating your ankles during the flight. [...]
Swollen legs feet and ankles are caused by water retention. When your circulation has problems working against the effects of gravity, your blood collects in the lower part of your body. The extra pressure on your blood vessels makes them leak fluid into the tissues of your legs feet and ankles. This causes swelling, and [...]
Linda Lazarides is author of six books including "The Waterfall Diet" on water retention, "Principles of Nutritional Therapy" and "Treat Yourself with Nutritional Therapy". She is founder of the British Association for Nutritional Therapy and has successfully treated hundreds of people referred to her by doctors.