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Decrease your Salt Intake-
Salty foods are a large cause of water retention. You should only be getting 3 teaspoons of salt a day. Excessive salt in your diet leads to excessive water retention in your body, so cut down salt to decrease your risk.
Go Easy on Foods that Commonly cause Water Retention-
Eat foods that are known to make the body retain water on special occasions only, and do not overindulge. Melon is a commonly known water retention food, so only eat a slice and not the whole thing the next time it is on the menu.
Increase your Daily Calcium and Potassium Intake-
The minerals calcium and potassium are both important in helping your body process water. Take a supplement, or eat more foods rich in these minerals to avoid dealing with bloating. Alfalfa and lobelia contain natural forms of calcium. Horseradish, kelp, watercress, rosemary, sage and wild cabbage all contain potassium. Horsetail contains both calcium and potassium.
Drink Natural Diuretics Regularly-
Before considering an over-the-counter diuretic like commercial water pills, try herbal solutions to water retention. Juniper and horsetail are both known to have diuretic properties and to be beneficial in flushing out excess water through the urine. Add parsley leaves to your cooking or eat them fresh for their diuretic properties. Drink dandelion tea. High in calcium, a system tonic and a gentle laxative, dandelion tea removes the acid in the blood and helps purify the system.
Supplement your Body with Vitamins B and C-
It is recommended to take vitamins B and C to aid in processing water in the body and making sure circulation is under control. Add these vitamins to your day by taking a supplement, or eating foods rich in them. Alfalfa, raspberry, watercress, dandelion and kelp all contain healthy amounts of vitamins B and C.
Eat One Clove of Garlic a Day-
Eat one clove of garlic a day to detoxify your body. Flushing the toxins out of your body is a good way for the water to be able to be flushed as well.
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