Swelling: 5 simple ways to remove excess fluid from the body

      Swelling troubles many people — due to heat, sedentary work, salty food, or lack of sleep. Five simple changes in daily habits can help cope with it.

      How to get rid of swelling: 5 habits for lightness

      Swelling is familiar to many: a puffy face in the morning, heavy legs by evening. The causes can be heat, inactivity, excess salt, or chronic lack of sleep. But there are simple ways to alleviate the condition.

      1. Drink water, but correctly

      Sufficient hydration helps to eliminate excess fluid. However, it's better to distribute water evenly throughout the day, avoiding excessive drinking before bedtime.

      2. Reduce salt intake

      Salt retains water in tissues. Try not to add extra salt to prepared dishes and reduce the consumption of convenience foods, sausages, and canned goods.

      3. Move

      A sedentary lifestyle worsens fluid circulation. Even a short walk or light stretching every hour helps lymph move faster.

      4. Sleep on your back with elevated legs

      If your legs swell, place a pillow under them. This helps with fluid drainage and reduces morning swelling.

      5. Cool shower and contrast

      Temperature changes improve vascular tone and stimulate circulation, reducing fluid stagnation in tissues.

      Yulia Kazamarova

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