Edema
What is edema?
Edema, pronounced: eh-dee-mah; is swelling that is
caused by fluid trapped in your body’s tissues. It is a sign of an
underlying problem or problems, rather than a disease unto
itselfEdema happens most often in the feet, ankles, and legs. Other
parts of the body, such as the face and hands, can also be
affected.
Pre-Disposing Factors / Common Causes:
1. Edema can occur as a result of
gravity, especially from sitting or standing in one place for too
long. Water naturally gets pulled down into your legs and feet.
2. Heat. Warm temperatures cause the blood vessels to expand,
making it easier for fluid to cross into surrounding tissues. High
humidity also aggravates this situation.
3. Being pregnant can cause edema in the legs
as the uterus puts pressure on the blood vessels in the lower trunk
of the body.
4. High Blood Pressure that is not treated.
5. Congestive heart failure
6. The changing levels of hormones affect the rate at which fluid
enters and leaves the tissues.
7. Thyroid Disease
8. Poor Nutrition, deficiency of protein
9. High Salt intake
Lifestyle
Sleep at least 8 hours a night
Fresh air
Sunshine
Drink Fresh water
Yoga to reduce stress
Review medications to insure they are not the underlying cause
Eat a balanced diet
Supplements that may help:
Supplement
Property of Supplements
| Juniper
Berries |
Herbal Diuretic |
| Parsley |
facilitate removal of excessive
fluid in the body system |
| Watermelon |
High Mineral Content |
| Nettles |
Herbal Diuretic |
| Digestive Enzymes |
Proper food
assimilation |
| Yarrow |
facilitate removal of excessive
fluid in the body system |
| Fu
Ling |
Promotes urination |
| Goldenbook
Teapills |
Benefits the kidneys |
| Dandelion |
Rich source of potassium |
References:
Chinese Traditional Herbal Medicine by Dr. Michael Tierra L.Ac. OMD,
AHG
Medical Applications of Clinical Nutrition by Jeffrey Bland
Chinese Patent Medicines by Mark Taylor
Healthy Healing by Linda Page
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