7 effective ways to get rid of edema

Poor lifestyle habits such as excessive salt consumption, a carbohydrate-heavy diet, not drinking enough water, and inactivity, as well as certain medications, can lead to edema in the body. Edema, which mostly causes swelling in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, as well as under-eye bags, negatively affects a person's quality of life due to the health problems it causes. Here is what you need to do to get rid of edema...

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Experts state that while some foods facilitate water retention in the body and cause edema, others help in getting rid of it, while also warning about diuretic teas.

It is stated that these seemingly innocent teas can cause serious harm instead of benefit when used unconsciously.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO GET RID OF EDEMA?

Reduce salt: Sodium found in table salt and processed foods increases edema. Since 1 gram of salt leads to the retention of 200 ml of water in the body, it is necessary to avoid ready-made soups with high salt content, salty snacks like chips, ready-made sauces like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise, and to consume foods like tomato paste, pickles, olives, and cheese in a balanced way.

Drink plenty of water: Do not neglect to consume 30-35 ml of water every day for every 1 kg of your body weight. Not consuming enough water increases problems such as circulation issues and cellulite, makes edema permanent in the body, and rapidly wears out the kidneys.

Avoid inactivity: Sitting or standing for long periods disrupts blood circulation and increases edema. Especially to avoid edema in the legs and arms, it is essential to move and exercise. Resting by lifting your arms and legs upwards at the end of the day and applying a light massage to the edematous areas will also be effective.

Pay attention to foods that cause edema: Nutrition and Diet Specialist Beyza Erdoğan says, “People who consume too many pastries, sugary foods, and packaged foods take in too much salt and carbohydrates into their bodies. 1 gram of carbohydrate retains about two grams of water in the body. For this reason, the bodies of people who consume packaged food every day are more edematous. In addition, inadequate or very high-protein nutrition and consuming fast-food style products are also among the main causes of edema.”

Take care of your sleep: Stress caused by inadequate and poor-quality sleep increases cortisol release in the body, and the body becomes ready to retain water. Therefore, seven hours of daily sleep reduces the risk of edema in individuals.

Do not consume coffee and tea excessively: It is considered normal for healthy adults to consume an average of 300-400 mg of caffeine per day, which is one cup of coffee and three cups of tea. However, since excessive caffeine consumption can lead to the formation of edema in the body, be careful not to exceed the measure and make sure to drink a glass of water after every coffee.

Make sure to include these foods on your table: Consuming parsley raw or boiling it and drinking its water provides significant benefits in removing edema, but one should be careful as excessive consumption can cause low blood pressure. Since a healthy gut and regular bowel habits are also very effective in getting rid of edema, you can prevent your body from retaining edema by adding vegetables such as spinach, purslane, celery, zucchini, and cucumber, fruits such as apricots and bananas, and legumes to your diet.

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