Salt is one of the foods that most cause our body to accumulate fluids, therefore, to avoid swollen feet and ankles, we must perform some type of physical exercise regularly and take care of our food.
Having swollen feet is a symptom that is becoming common in the population, due to the current lifestyle, that is, a sedentary life, with stressful routines, without time to rest, etc.
Causes of swollen feet
It will depend on each case, but the most common causes of swollen feet can be due to hormonal disorders, such as those that occur during pregnancy, menopause, during the development of the youngest, the menstruation or because of hormonal treatment.
On the other hand, people who suffer from poor blood circulation, who have venous circulation, or major diseases such as kidney, liver or heart are more likely to suffer fluid retention. However, in most cases, the cause is more banal, such as having poor circulation that causes fluids to accumulate or spending a lot of time standing or sitting.
Remedies to decrease symptoms
- conduct a moderate physical exercise, bike, swim or walk.
- Walk daily and if we have the opportunity, do it barefoot on the beach, since the effort that is made reactivates the circulation.
- Avoid standing for a long time. If we are forced by our routine to be like this, we must flex the knees and ankles and get up if we sit for long hours.
- Perform hot water and salt baths, as well as foot massages with essential oils.
- Rest your feet up.
- Exercising with a tennis ball, that is to say, putting the ball on the ground we will move it with the soles of the feet.
- Use compression measures.
- Own a good footwear. Wear a loose fit that does not pinch your feet excessively.
Taking into account this series of tips, you will restore a healthy life to your feet and ankles. The liquids will slowly disappear and you will notice that you are much more active and energetic.