7 Simple Ways To Flush Out Water Retention | Hitanshi

Baking up with puffy fingers, ankles leaving soft mark by the evening, that's not just age. It's fluid retention or edema and your daily habits might be to blame. Today I will be sharing with you seven simple and effective ways to flush out fluid and water retention. But before we go ahead further, please hit that subscribe button now. Let's start with something that most people overlook, staying hydrated. When you are even a little dehydrated, your brain signals the kidneys to hold on to water using anti-diuretic hormone also known as ADH. The result, fluid builds up in your ankles, fingers and even your face. Forget the old eight glass rule, instead go by color. Your urine should be pale yellow like lemonade and not dark like apple juice. Here's how to make it simple. Keep a 16 ounce bottle with you, refill it four times by dinner and if plain water bores you, add lemon, mint or cucumber. Now let's talk about movement. Think of your calves as water pumps. When you sit too long, those pumps stop functioning and fluid sinks into your ankles. Stand, move, stretch, squeeze. Every step that you take, squeeze those muscles pushing trapped water back towards the heart which then sends it to kidneys where it can be filtered out. Now try this. Every 60 minutes, stand up, do calf raises and march at your place and if possible, 30 minutes of light movement each day like walking or chair yoga. And here is a part that most people miss and can make a huge difference to. Let's talk about potassium. If sodium makes your body retain water, potassium tells it to let go. These minerals work like see-saw. When potassium levels go up, sodium and the water it holds goes out. Try to have potassium in every meal. Some of the ideas are half an avocado for breakfast, spinach for lunch and lentils for dinner. Now while we are talking about food, there is one more culprit that we need to call out and it's salt. Salt pulls in water like a magnet but it's not coming from the shaker. Over 70% of your sodium hides in breads, canned soups, ready meals and snacks. To fix it, it's a simple hack. Start reading the label and make sure that the item that you're buying has sodium less than 120 milligram per 100 grams. And to flavor your meals, use garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika or herbs like oregano. This next one is more like spa treatment. Absinthe salt is magnesium sulphate. A warm soap helps pull fluid and sodium out of swollen tissues while calming inflammation. To do it, fill your tub with warm water, stir in 2-3 cups of absinthe salt and soak for 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, drink a glass of water so your kidneys can flush out the waste. Try this 2-3 times per week. If soaking isn't your thing, here's a drinkable option. Apple cider vinegar. It might not sound exciting but it's helpful. It is rich in potassium and acetic acid which improves kidney circulation and acts as gentle diuretic. It also helps stabilize blood sugar which can prevent water retention linked to insulin spikes. Mix 1 tablespoon in 8 ounces of water. Drink it in the morning and again mid-afternoon and rinse your mouth afterwards to protect your enamel. One habit that sneaks upon people is alcohol consumption. Alcohol seems like it helps as you pee a lot after it, right? But afterwards your body rebounds by holding on to more fluid. That's why alcohol often leads to puffy faces next morning. Try replacing it with sparkling water and lime or simply limit your intake to 1-2 drinks per week. That's all for this video. So which one of these tips feels easiest for you to try first? Let me know in the comment box below. I would love to hear and if you like the video, please give it a thumbs up. It really supports the channel and share it with someone who needs it. And if in case you haven't subscribed to my channel yet, then please go ahead and subscribe it now. In another video, I have shared a single exercise to reduce swelling in your legs and improve blood circulation. So go ahead and watch it now.