Sensation of bloating, excess salt in the diet and sedentary lifestyle. These three factors draw the profiles of an enemy of many women, but also men, called water retention. In some cases it manifests itself as a slight, barely palpable swelling and in others it degenerates into edema that can cause difficulty in movement. But what is this intruder that lurks between the abdomen, legs and ankles, and how can it be countered with natural methods?
Water retention is a stagnation of fluids and toxins that accumulates between cells causing abnormal swelling of the affected area.
When localized on the abdomen or thighs, it can also be associated with hateful cellulite. How to distinguish them? Although both are caused by poor circulation, cellulite depends on inflammation of the subcutaneous tissues and causes pain to the touch. While retention is due to an imbalance between the venous and lymphatic systems. There are different types depending on the triggering cause, which ranges from drug abuse to incorrect nutrition, passing through pathologies such as lymphedema and circulatory disorders.
Excluding specific diseases, which must always be evaluated by a doctor, in general it would be enough to change lifestyles. Starting with the reduction of too salty foods which, being rich in sodium, unbalance the electrolyte balance of the cells. Instead, it is important to introduce fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C. Without forgetting to drink at least one liter, one and a half liters of water a day, including herbal teas and decoctions. All seasoned with physical activity at least twice a week, or even daily walks. Another factor that causes lymphatic stasis is thewearing too tight clothing.
But abdominal water retention can also be tackled with natural methods. We asked the naturopath Annamaria Previati, which tells us how to prepare draining rituals to deflate the belly and prepare body and mind for relaxation.
Get gauze, cling film, mortars and a list of essential oils and natural ingredients to request from the herbalist or buy online. In gallery find all the recipes of decoctions, poultices and peelings with a toning and draining action.
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