10 Home Remedies for swollen feet and ankles.
Many people suffer with Edema,
which is extra fluid in the body causing swollen feet, legs or hands.
This is caused by many different issues such as a Vitamin B1 deficiency,
a fatty liver, medications or pregnancy.
However the main underlying cause is usually having
too much insulin in the body, from eating too many carbohydrates.
In today's video we will highlight 10 natural remedies for swollen feet and ankles,
and also how to fix the underlying problem.
1. Dandelion Leaves You can purchase powdered dandelion leaves
or use them fresh in healthy smoothies to help reduce swelling in the legs and feet. Dandelion
greens are a powerful diuretic, which means that they help to flush excess fluid out of the body.
2. Nutritional Yeast Nutritional yeast is a fantastic
source of Vitamin B1 which is a deficiency leading swollen feet. We recommend adding this to your
soups, stir fries or yoghurt daily, especially if you suffer with diabetes or high blood sugars.
3. Garlic Fresh garlic is one of the best diuretics that
you can eat, helping to reduce water retention and swelling throughout the body. This is also one of
nature's most powerful healers to fighting off any underlying infections and drug resistant bacteria.
4. Kale Shake Most people consume
lots of salt (sodium) in their diets, but do not get enough potassium. You need at least
4700mg of potassium per day to help balance out the negative effects of salt.
Making a blended kale smoothie each morning is a wonderful way to raise your potassium levels.
We also recommend beet tops, pistachios, avocados and salmon.
5. Black Tea Drinking black tea can
also help the body to dump extra water and reduce swelling in the lower extremities. It helps the
body to store more potassium and reduce excess salt (sodium) which may be causing the swelling.
6. Parsley Add a bunch of fresh parsley to
your daily smoothie to quickly reduce swelling in the body. This helps to detoxify the liver, reduce
insulin resistance, and raise potassium levels to get rid of the underlying cause of swollen feet.
7. Foot Soak Place your swollen feet and
ankles in a bucket of warm water with some apple cider vinegar and
Epsom salt. This will help to stimulate blood flow and ease the painful swelling.
This helps to ease the symptoms however does not cure the underlying cause.
8. Coriander Seed Tea Coriander seeds are also
very anti-inflammatory and help to ease swelling. Boil 2 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of coriander
seeds. Simmer and reduce the mixture by half and then drink this twice per day.
This is an effective ancient remedy used in India.
9. Coconut Oil Gently massage the swollen area with a
little coconut oil on a daily basis. Massaging the area helps to encourage blood flow and lymphatic
drainage. This works well when performed alongside some of the remedies listed above.
10. Stinging Nettle Root Last but by no means least, stinging
nettle root is a powerful natural diuretic which helps to reduce all kinds of swelling.
Men also use this to reduce the size of a swollen prostate, and it also helps to balance hormones.
Other Tips & Tricks
As you can see, edema and swelling can be treated naturally by using some simple remedies.
The best way to truly treat this is by identifying the underlying cause and fixing the problem.
The most common cause of swelling is pre diabetes, diabetes or liver or kidney dysfunction.
If you have a liver problem you may find that your right ankle and foot is more swollen,
and you may also have belly fat.
If you have an underlying heart problem sometimes the left foot/ankle will be more swollen.
Some prescription medications are also the cause of swelling, so if this happened to you after
starting a medication, be sure to consult your doctors or health care professional.
Don’t forget to cut back on sugary foods,
alcohol and vegetables oils, as these are the leading cause of swelling in the body
and insulin resistance, which causes your cells to hold more water.
As a final note, be sure to bolster your diet with healthy salads,
smoothies and shakes packed full of potassium and Vitamin B1. You can learn more about these
nutrients in our other videos.
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