How to Reduce Water Retention

Water retention is horrible, it makes you feel bloated and puffy, your stomach feels tight and your joints swell. It happens to most women at least once a month, but men can suffer from it too. There are water retention pills available over the counter, but for many people, these have no effect. There are pills available on prescription, but these are only for severe cases and will very often leave the user with problems such as cystitis.

There are some easy and natural ways to reduce and even alleviate water retention without having to resort to taking prescribed pills.

Teas: No, not normal teas as these can make the problem worse, try teas like Burdock root, dandelion, liquorice, or rose hips, these are all mild natural diuretics that will eliminate excess water without leaving your body dehydrated.

Water: Very often, if you are suffering from water retention, it is because your body does not have enough water in it, so it is holding onto what it has. Slowly sip water throughout the day and make sure your body is adequately hydrated, this will help to reduce the symptoms. Also, try hot water with a little bit of lemon in it, the hot water and the lemon act as a cleansing agent, so any toxins and excess water will be removed from your system.

Vitamins: Vitamin B is excellent for reducing water retention, take one pill and you should see significant results within the hour. Vitamin E and C are also said to help significantly reduce water retention. Always stick to the recommended daily allowance of vitamin supplements unless otherwise directed by your Doctor.

Food: Foods that contain water are excellent at alleviating the uncomfortable feeling of water retention, foods such as cucumber, lettuce, celery; any water-based foods will help greatly.

Potassium: Potassium contains a mild natural diuretic, try to eat a diet rich in potassium rich foods such as Bananas, Tuna, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Avocados, Oranges Apricots.