02/09/2023
- HERE'S HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR NATURALLY SWOLLEN ANKLES AND FEET
Edema, or swelling of the feet and ankles, is an unpleasant phenomenon that a large number of people suffer from. Favored by different factors, they usually appear as a result of an abnormal accumulation of fluid under the skin. To help you remedy it, here are 3 effective natural remedies to adopt today.1- What are the causes of edema?
There are several factors that can promote the development of edema, the main ones being:
• Water retention: favored by a high consumption of salt, and the drop in the level of albumin in the blood,
• Certain diseases such as heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and nephrotic syndrome,
• The pregnancy,
• Cardiovascular system disorders: cardiac dysfunction, phlebitis, varicose veins, etc.
• Although it can affect any part of the body, edema most commonly occurs in the feet, ankles, legs, arms and hands.
To help you get rid of it in a natural way, here are 3 effective remedies that will definitely relieve your swollen feet and ankles.
1. A mint foot bath
• 1/2 cup mint leaves
• 4 cups of water In a saucepan, pour the water and add the mint leaves, then bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Then remove from the heat and let cool for another 10 minutes. Once this time has elapsed, pour the mint tea into a basin and soak the feet in it for 30 minutes. The stimulating and toning properties of mint will help to activate blood circulation and reduce edema, and its antiseptic action will help to cleanse the feet.
2. A foot bath with tonic water
In a basin, pour tonic water at room temperature, and soak the feet for 30 minutes. For more effectiveness, you can use cold tonic water. Quinine and the bubbles it contains help fight inflammation and reduce edema, while providing a feeling of relief and well-being.
3. Salt water foot bath Known for its effectiveness against tense muscles, Epsom salt is also highly recommended for getting rid of edema. Its high content of magnesium sulfate activates blood circulation and helps evacuate fluid accumulated in the tissues. To benefit from its benefits, fill a basin with enough hot water to cover your ankles, then add half a cup of Epsom salt to it, and soak the feet for 10 to 20 minutes. Repeat this foot bath, 2 to 3 times a week, depending on the severity of your condition.