Supplements to facilitate the draining of liquids





Water retention is a common disorder that affects mostly women ( about 30% of the Italian population of women.)

The term water retention indicates the tendency of the body to retain fluid , which generally stagnate in areas susceptible to the accumulation of fat (abdomen , thighs and buttocks ).

The main culprit of water retention is an improper lifestyle, while more rarely is caused by serious medical conditions ( cardiac or renal dysfunction , inflammation , allergies ... ).

Water retention is characterized by the presence of edema, an abnormal swelling of the tissues due to the accumulation of fluids. Together with liquids stagnate numerous toxins.

A simple test to be done to verify the presence of water retention : firmly press your thumb on the thigh for a few seconds . If , after removing the thumb , the imprint remains visible is the likely presence of water retention.



Cures and Remedies

The care of the water retention is based on the correction of the causes of the disease : that is the way of life.

To reduce / eliminate:

smoking, alcohol, overweight , inactivity, salty foods, drugs and excess coffee, tight clothes , high heels.

The salt, in particular, increases the water retention of the organism. To limit the intake just take some simple precautions : Do not salt the food , instead use spices , lemon , balsamic vinegar, use a little salt during cooking, limit your consumption of foods preserved in salt or processed ( sausages , cheese, chips etc. . )


Be adopted:

sport , balanced diet , water.

The best solution to combat water retention is physical activity. The movement, performed regularly , helps to reactivate and strengthen the microcirculation. Recommendations include: walking , swimming, cycling .

A diet high in dietary fiber, which increases intestinal motility and rich in fruits and vegetables, and in particular ascorbic acid (vitamin c ), which protects the capillaries. Copious amounts of water. Also recommended herbal cleansing and draining .

The sauna and turkish bath further stimulate fluid drainage and elimination of toxins.




Supplements to facilitate the draining of liquids