2006-09-14 05:00:27 · 12 answers · asked by PLANAHAN 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Cut out sodium in your diet as much as possible. Don't add salt, and look for low-sodium foods, drinks, and condiments. (I was surprised by how much sodium I was taking in with diet soft drinks!) I've been doing this for 5 and a half weeks, and it's helped my feet and ankles a lot.
2006-09-14 05:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by dukefan86 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink plenty of water, no matter which dieting problem you are on.
Swollen feet & ankles are likely to be due to water retention. By drinking more water (at least 2-3 litres a day, not counting soft drinks/coffee/tea), you'll ensure that your body eliminate the waste products resulting from the breakdown of fat which happen when you lose weight.
2006-09-14 05:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by Andre ... aka kook_car 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These self-care tips should help... and good for you for taking control of your health! All your hard work and determination will be well worth it when problems like this are a thing of the past.
- Wear support hose. When possible, put them on before you get out of bed in the morning, when swelling is at a minimum.
- Avoid wearing elastic-top socks or stockings.
- Avoid crossing your legs when sitting. When possible, sit with your feet propped up higher than your hips.
- Promote circulation by walking, swimming, or riding a stationary bike.
- Sleep on your left side to avoid compressing the major blood vessel that serves your lower body.
- Assist your blood vessels by resting, preferably on your left side, two or three times a day for about 15 minutes.
- Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
- Avoid use of salt.
- Keep well-hydrated. Restricting fluids won't reduce swelling; it will simply encourage your body to retain more of the water you do take in.
2006-09-14 05:18:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, the best way is to drink water all day. hopefully you can pee out the fluids. Believe it or not watermelon is a great snack, because it makes you pee frequently. Try doing more walking than excersise at first, till you get your circulation going again....best wishes.
2006-09-14 05:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by josiedickelman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevate your feet when sitting or laying down. Drink more water.
basically it'e caused by edema and or extra weight. Here's a site that's good to look at. take care
2006-09-14 05:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by redjellybean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice and heat
reduce salt
elevate feet
massage
drink lots of tea
good luck
2006-09-14 05:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Scooby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are they swollen?
are you on medications? what diet are you on? REMEMBER don't cheat on a diet it will come back thrice to haunt you and you don't need that.
better shoes, drink more water... and prop those feet after you're active. OH and soak them with epsom salts too.
2006-09-14 05:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes cut out all sugar and sodas from your diet the sugars and caffine break down into water and cause the swelling use caffine free diet sodas and use sweet n low or splenda in place of sugar
2006-09-14 05:06:54 · answer #8 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The swelling is from salt/sodium, water retention.
2006-09-14 05:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may sound crazy but drinking LOTS of water helps. Don't overdo it, but just be sure to stay hydrated.
2006-09-14 05:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by traveler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋