How to get rid of edema? Many girls wake up in the morning to find their face and limbs swollen to varying degrees, as if they've gained weight overnight. So how can you quickly reduce edema? This is a question many girls want answered. Below, we'll introduce some effective ways to reduce edema.
Avoid edema and develop good habits
■ It's best to drink water in the right amount and at the right time, ideally before dinner.
Dr. Chen Meiling stated that "edema" refers to the condition where excessive fluid accumulates in the intercellular spaces. The cause of this fluid accumulation is related to an imbalance of sodium and potassium ions in the extracellular and intracellular fluids, rather than the amount of water intake.
Therefore, the concern that drinking more water will cause weight gain is a misconception. Water is a hypotonic solution, and drinking more water can actually help reduce edema caused by sodium retention.
■ Good dietary habits -- Avoid high-salt and spicy foods, especially before menstruation.
Agnes Chan explained that some cases of edema occur about three days before a woman's period. At this time, estrogen levels are abnormally high, causing functional disorders in the lymphatic system and difficulty in excreting water and toxins. This leads to vasodilation, causing water to seep out of the blood vessels and remain in the tissues. In addition, if a woman regularly consumes high-salt, spicy foods, such as fried chicken, the swelling will be more pronounced.
■ Change your lifestyle habits -- Staying up late worsens your body's circulation
In terms of diet, it's best to adjust your eating habits appropriately and try to accept milder flavors, which will bring many health benefits. If you often experience puffy eyelids before your period, you should reduce your salt intake. Try to maintain a regular lifestyle and avoid overwork, as staying up late can easily cause bloodshot eyes, leading to poor eye circulation, dark circles, and eye bags, and can also worsen your metabolism and blood circulation.
Methods to eliminate temporary edema
1. Many girls wake up in the morning with puffy or frog-like eyes, making their beautiful eyes appear only half-closed. Don't panic. If the swelling is temporary and caused by dietary habits, apply an ice pack to the swollen eyelids for about 10 minutes.
2. When washing your face, you can use alternating warm and cold water to promote circulation and metabolism.
3. Drinking plenty of water or diuretic drinks such as oolong tea and black coffee can help to quickly expel excess water.
3. Avoid wearing high heels or shoes that are too tight for extended periods of time.
4. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, as maintaining a fixed posture for extended periods can obstruct blood flow back to the lower body, leading to lower limb edema.
5. Avoid heavily seasoned foods. Furthermore, salt content doesn't just refer to table salt or salty-tasting foods, but rather to all sauces, pickles, and beverages high in sodium, such as electrolyzed water and tomato juice.
6. Take a bath occasionally. Bathing will raise your body temperature and promote circulation. You can also add a few drops of geranium or grapefruit essential oil to help reduce edema.
7. Eat foods that help reduce edema, such as red beans, mung beans, winter melon, Job's tears, coconut, etc.
