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10. Flaxseed Tea
Here is another good tea option. Put 2 liters of water in a pot and add 8 teaspoons of flaxseed in the water. Place on the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and leave on the stove for one hour. Strain, and then add the juice of 2 organic lemons. Drink this tea twice a day for 2 weeks, or until your swelling has disappeared.
11. Saline Soak
This is a natural way to remove excess water from the body. Dissolve about 2 pounds of plain old salt in 10 liters of cold water. Soak a small towel in this solution and wring it out. Place the towel on the lumbar (lower) part of the back and leave it there for about 20 minutes. Do this every night before bed for 10 days. Your swelling should decrease dramatically.
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12. Try Yoga
Exercise can help improve circulation in the body, which will naturally get the excess fluid out of your legs. Yoga is a great way to improve circulation naturally! If you haven’t done exercise in a while, or if you are pregnant, talk to your doctor first. Yoga classes are great because the instructor will be sure you are doing the poses correctly and might even be able to suggest other poses that can help with your leg and feet swelling. Once you feel comfortable, you can always continue at home. If you don’t have classes in your area, there are plenty of DVDs available for rent or online.
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Kitsy WooWoo
Jun 17, 2015 at 12:57 pm
I’m a big fan of rebounding; it’s great for the circulation and fun to do. There’s no need to jump up and down on the thing — in fact, I suggest you don’t, if you’re “of a certain age” — .just gently bounce, keeping the feet (bare, in my case) in place. I’ve been doing this for many years, twice a day, 10 minutes in the early morning and 5 or so before I go to bed. You can also do a little arm action while you’re at it. 🙂
http://www.necksecret.com/Rebounding.html
Maizie
Apr 19, 2016 at 12:51 am
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Sep 12, 2016 at 10:40 am
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Tara-Face
Jan 22, 2018 at 8:27 pm
I need help man this swokleness hurts