Is there a miracle solution to water retention?

The_Retard_Girl · #1 06-22-2007, 07:56 AM

So I can get rid of this ****

Please, anyone?

BleedingHeart · #2 06-22-2007, 08:13 AM

Avoid salt or salty products and drink lots of tea, dandelion, burdock root, fennel and nettle tea. You cant go wrong, that combo covers the lot.

The_Retard_Girl · #3 06-22-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingHeart

Avoid salt or salty products and drink lots of tea, dandelion, burdock root, fennel and nettle tea. You cant go wrong, that combo covers the lot.

Sorry if I sound like a fusspot, but as I HATE tea, I need to know: does that work quickely and what is "lots of" to you?
I already tryied this gross med last month _ a drinkable solution made with plants _ and it had no effect on the water retention thing. It just made me sick.

BleedingHeart · #4 06-22-2007, 09:01 AM

fusspot? lol, that's fine!!! there are other things..

Bananas. Go ape and grab a few bananas. Slice 'em on your cereal, make a smoothie, or just peel and eat them plain. Bananas contain high amounts of potassium, which helps eliminate fluid retention. Not a banana fan? Gobble down a handful of raisins instead.

Cabbage. A natural diuretic, cabbage can be added to salads or sandwiches. Enjoy a side of coleslaw for lunch.

Cranberry juice. Another natural diuretic. Drink it straight from the bottle.

Yogurt. Too many rich treats will cause stomachs to bloat. If you've overindulged and are feeling the effects, treat your stomach to a cup of plain, low-fat yogurt that contains active cultures. The active cultures aid in digestion and increase the good bacteria in the gut.

Home Remedies from the Sink

Water. When you feel waterlogged, guzzling a glass of H2O might be the last thing on your mind. But it may be the best thing for you. Water flushes out the system better than anything else and can reduce premenstrual bloating. Drink 8 to 10 glasses a day; more when you exercise. (NOTE: This advice is only for PMS bloating. If your water retention is caused by any other medical condition, be sure to ask your doctor before drinking extra water -- it may not be good for you.)

Home Remedies from the Supplement Shelf

Vitamins A and C. When you feel like a balloon, try to increase your intake of vitamins A and C, both of which help diminish the fragility of capillaries and decrease water retention.

The_Retard_Girl · #5 06-22-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BleedingHeart

fusspot? lol, that's fine!!! there are other things..

Bananas. Go ape and grab a few bananas. Slice 'em on your cereal, make a smoothie, or just peel and eat them plain. Bananas contain high amounts of potassium, which helps eliminate fluid retention. Not a banana fan? Gobble down a handful of raisins instead.

Cabbage. A natural diuretic, cabbage can be added to salads or sandwiches. Enjoy a side of coleslaw for lunch.

Cranberry juice. Another natural diuretic. Drink it straight from the bottle.

Yogurt. Too many rich treats will cause stomachs to bloat. If you've overindulged and are feeling the effects, treat your stomach to a cup of plain, low-fat yogurt that contains active cultures. The active cultures aid in digestion and increase the good bacteria in the gut.

Home Remedies from the Sink

Water. When you feel waterlogged, guzzling a glass of H2O might be the last thing on your mind. But it may be the best thing for you. Water flushes out the system better than anything else and can reduce premenstrual bloating. Drink 8 to 10 glasses a day; more when you exercise. (NOTE: This advice is only for PMS bloating. If your water retention is caused by any other medical condition, be sure to ask your doctor before drinking extra water -- it may not be good for you.)

Home Remedies from the Supplement Shelf

Vitamins A and C. When you feel like a balloon, try to increase your intake of vitamins A and C, both of which help diminish the fragility of capillaries and decrease water retention.

Oh thanks a lot! I'm gonna try it all

And it sounds much better than "tea". lol