Is there anything else I can do for swelling (edema) in both legs other than elevating them? Some natural cure?

August 17, 2011 by  
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Question by Sumaya: Is there anything else I can do for swelling (edema) in both legs other than elevating them? Some natural cure?
I’m looking for a natural cure.

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Answer by Tony I
Besides elevating your feet to allow the fluid collected in the legs to go to the circulatory system and from there to the kidneys for excretion, here is what I have on Edema (yes, it is copied and pasted, but it is copied from my own website)

Edema is swelling that is caused by fluid trapped in your body’s tissues. Edema happens most often in the feet, ankles, and legs.

Common Causes of Edema are:

Low potassium levels

Congestive Heart Failure

Lung, kidney, and thyroid diseases

Pregnancy

Edema can occur as a result of gravity, especially from sitting or standing in one place for too long. A way to test for edema, even if there is no swelling is to press the suspected area. Ankles are usually the first area affected. If you leave an indentation, edema is present.

If congestive heart failure is present, mix one teaspoon of cayenne pepper in half a cup of lukewarm water. You can use cayenne capsules if this is too difficult.

Exercising in a swimming pool is very effective. The water temperature should be 80 to 90 degrees.

Avoid diuretics. Though diuretics are effective for the flushing out of excess water in the people with the heart, kidney or liver disease, they can also cause rebound edema. Continuous usage will activate the salt and water retaining hormones and when stopped, these hormones are activated and cause water retention.

Diet is very important. Avoid salt and processed foods, pizza, fast foods, junk food, sodas, etc. Avoid salt and eat a low carbohydrate diet. Salt causes body to retain water. Carbohydrate has more water content. Eat protein and fat rich food. Avoid fruits and vegetables because they increase the fluid level in the body.

Mustard oil is an effective home remedy for edema. Take some warm mustard oil and rub it on the affected areas. Soak 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds in water and apply the solution to the affected areas. Apple cider vinegar helps to remove excess fluid in the body cells and cavities.

Supplements which may help edema are potassium and bromelain.

Exercise as much as possible. Exercise has been shown to reduce the water retention by flushing out the water and salt through sweating, higher respiration and increased urine flow. Walking is excellent exercise. If there is shortness of breath while moving, do stationary exercises, such as pointing your toes downward, then raising them up as high as possible. This pumps up the calf and foot muscles. Raising your arms will also help.

Increase fluid intake. Water moves through the kidneys and bladder thus diluting the urine. It becomes easier for the kidneys to flush diluted urine out along with the salt contained in it. Plain water is the best option, since juices, sodas and colas have salt content.

Sip on herbal teas. Many herbs are slightly diuretic. Parsley is the best known one – and it has the added benefit of helping remove toxic heavy metals. Take two teaspoons of dried leaves for each cup of boiling water and steep for ten minutes. Drink three cups a day.

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Is There A Natural Infertility Cure Other Than Prescribe Fertility Drugs?

July 26, 2011 by  
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Question by Turbine: Is There A Natural Infertility Cure Other Than Prescribe Fertility Drugs?
My sister in-law is having an infertility problem, and someone
was mentioning something about a natural cure that would help
her.
I just want to know if there is anything that was a proven cure
other than the prescribe fertility drugs that cause so much side
effect?

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Answer by Doodlestuff
Unless your SIL has identified the cause of her infertility, it is unlikely she will have a cure. No amount of drugs, for instance, will help in the case of blocked tubes – it requires surgery. No amount of fertility drugs will change anything if your man is shooting blanks.

For women with certain problems, such as PCOS, losing some weight can sometimes help restart fertility. Naturally lowering your testosterone levels using peppermint tea may also be helpful. However, PCOS is an ILLNESS and usually requires some assistance if pregnancy doesn’t come easily.

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