Water Retention: Diet To Banish Water Weight, Swollen Legs, Bloating
Swelling of the legs and feet, and sometimes even the arms and hands, is common in late pregnancy. Few women go through the whole nine months without experiencing this to some extent. During pregnancy, levels increase of several hormones, such as cortisol, oestrogens, and progesterone. These hormonal changes alone can lead to some water retention, [...]
Barbara had severe water retention and consulted me in 1992 when she was seven months pregnant. She was aged 23 and a vegetarian, and it was her first pregnancy. Food was a problem for Barbara. Her appetite was so poor that she only ate foods for their taste, not from hunger. While the rest of [...]
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.
