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How can I avoid retaining so much water in the summer?
Asked by dawn2465 on Jul 09, 2008
in Weight Loss
My body absords water like a sponge, especially when it is warm outside. My fingers swell and I bloat around my middle. It can sometimes make my weight fluctuate by 3-4 pounds. What can I do to naturally relieve the water retention? I drink lots of water to help flush it out but it doesn't seem to be working.
Answer
The body does not effectively remove fluid from the tissues in hot, humid weather. A low-salt diet usually helps, but don’t cut way back if you’ve been sweating heavily. Instead, replace lost salt and minerals with fruit juices and sports drinks. You can reduce fluid accumulation below the knees by elevating your legs, and by submerging fully in a tepid bath, you can force fluid out of the tissues and cool yourself too. You can try to eat foods that are natural diuretics, like asparagus, dandelion greens, and parsley, but in some cases, a doctor may chose to prescribe a low dose diuretic pill.
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