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5 Home Remedies For Swollen Feet And Ankles

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Swollen feet and ankles can be really troublesome and uncomfortable. They are commonly called as edema. Although it is not harmful in any way you may find it difficult to properly walk or stand. There can be many reasons behind swelling. It can be high blood pressure. It is also common to have swollen feet at the time of pregnancy.  The reasons behind it are poor circulation in your ankles, feet etc.  But there is no need to worry.

We Are Here With The Top 7 List Of Easy And Effective Natural Ways Of Treating Swollen Feet

1. Hot And Cold water

There is a therapy commonly known as contrast hydrotherapy. You need both warm water and cold water for this. Warm water is helpful in improving water circulation and cold water reduces swelling. You need to fill 2 tubs – 1 with warm water, and other with cold water. Put your feet in the warm water tub for approx 3-4 minutes and then put it in cold water for around 1 minute. Do this for 15 minutes daily till the swelling is gone.

Hot And Cold water

2. Massage

Massage is one of the very effective ways for swollen feet. It will help relax your sore muscles and will improve circulation. You can use mustard oil or olive oil for massage. Apply it on the swollen area and rub it in an upward direction. You can repeat this several times a day. If you are pregnant it is best to find professional therapists who are a specialist in prenatal massage.

Massage

3. Lemon Water

Lemon water can remove all those excess fluid from your body. It has anti inflammatory properties and can help remove swelling easily. So make lemon juice a few times every day. You can also add honey to it. It will also be helpful in keeping you hydrated.

 Lemon Water

4. Ginger

Like lemon ginger also has its anti inflammatory properties and can easily help you getting rid of swollen feet. Ginger contains sodium which is very effective in improving circulation. There are many ways of using ginger. You can chew raw ginger or if you want better taste you can also drink 2-3 cups of ginger tea regularly. Another option is treating yourself with a ginger oil massage a few times daily.

Ginger Tea

5. Drink Water

Sometimes reason behind such swelling is excess salt in our body. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water everyday so that the salt gets flushed out of your body. You can also add cucumber or lemon slices to your water as they have anti inflammatory properties which will help in reducing swelling.

Drink Water

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