How to fix swelling in feet?

If you’re reading this, congratulations on your swollen feet! You’re either pregnant or elderly. Or maybe you’ve been standing for hours on end at a very intense vinyasa yoga retreat and now feel like a blowfish. No matter what the cause is, let’s dive into how to get those little piggies down:

Cut Back on Sodium

While salt is essential for life (and makes french fries taste amazing), too much of it can lead to water retention in the body. This will make swelling worse if that was possible. Make a move towards cutting back some sodium from your diet.

Pro Tip: Look out for items with hidden salt such as crackers, salad dressings and canned foods.

Wear Compression Socks

Compression socks are the compression stockings’ sexier cousin who will help blood flow and redistribute fluid throughout your legs instead of settling around your ankles.

  • Compression socks come in different strengths depending upon degree of swelling (Degrees 1-4) so refer sizing chart while purchasing.
  • They also come up varying lengths; knee-high is recommended
    .
    Pro Tip: If you don’t want anyone noticing that you’re wearing them, opt for fancy patterns or bright colors!

Raise Your Legs

Elevating your feet helps facilitate movement of fluid away from lower extremities by assisting gravity do its thing: moving fluids downwards.

When elevating:

  • Prop both legs above heart level where ever feasible .
  • Try position affected leg resting up against wall /support facility which allows comfortable elevation .

This practice benefits not only circulation but also lets people know that they should be waiting on you hand-and-foot Mr./Mrs bigshot relaxing (albeit elevated) having massages brought right to ya!

## Magnesium
Magnesium plays an integral role regulating water balance within our bodies . Low magnesium levels may aid development edema(swelling caused by retention of fluid in tissues).Therefore, it is advised to supplement magnesium to counter swelling. Recommended Magnesium dosage: 400-420 mg/day

Pro Tip: Aim for foods high in magnesium, such as spinach and almonds.

Low Impact Exercise

Engaging in some low impact physical activity can be helpful for moving the fluids that have pooled around your ankles.
Take regular walks.
Try swimming or cycling or any Activity with low intensity but higher endurance level .
They may help improve edema symptoms together with strengthening overall fitness levels which allow better blood circulations and respiratory/ cardiovascular health.

In addition It will greatly impress fellow elderly patients during aqua aerobics sessions .

Limit Caffeine Consumption

Unfortunately, coffee isn’t our feet’s biggest fan (or maybe caffeine has made them hyperactive) since it increases urine output leading to dehydration a key cause of swelling in feet(edema).

Avoiding caffeine won’t cure you instantaneously from swollen feet overnight but limiting consumption can go miles towards restricting worse symptoms over time!

Pro Tip: Substitute plain black tea/coffee /soda drinks sweetened beverages.

Stay Hydrated

While we’re on topic let us talk about staying hydrated! As pointed out earlier ON how To limit Coffee , fluids play an important role when tackling edema.

Making sure those H2O levels stay topped up is integral toward preventing more muscle/fluid contraction aiding movement into lower extremities instead of pooling down below .

Switch Up Your Footwear

Let’s face it; we don’t always wear the most modest flats – often times fancy shoes that look great but aren’t doing our calf muscles any favors!

When looking at footwear:

  • Opt for shoes with good arch support .
  • Also shoe inserts helps prevent fluid build-up use gel padding/arch support insoles
  • Try to find shoes that have wider widths, allowing foot expansion without restriction.

Your shoe selections won’t be limited only to exclusively Birkenstocks; you can still wear fashionable footwear while keeping foot swelling at bay!

Essential Oils Massage

Essential oils may carry untapped potential when it comes towards dealing with edema symptoms. Occasionally referred towards as aromatherapy, massaging the affected area with essential oil post dilution may aid improve blood circulation plus minimize tense muscles and restricted fluid flow circulation in swollen legs/ feet.

Recommended essential oils:

  1. Cypress
  2. Lemon
  3. Peppermint

Pro Tip: Dilute five drops of an essential oil (listed above) into one tablespoon of a carrier-oil such as coconut or olive before applying onto affected area

Conclusion

There’s no point in abiding by edema code red, and becoming fearful every time our toes appear loose – there are things we can do.For those who took notes: lower sodium intake, compress your ankles away with snazzy socks,yoga session served on plates,get more magnesium incorporate low-impact physical activity,staying hydrated minus caffeine consumption,wearing comfortable fitting shoes and finally indulging some aroma therapy- using natural remedies massage for improvement of poor blood circulation all across limbs/fingers/toes !

Random Posts