I always suffer really badly when i've been on a long haul flight..im off on holiday next week any ideas? :-)
2007-08-16 02:56:30 · 6 answers · asked by LilMissSunshine 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Take some rehydraytion salts to mix with water - saves having to drink gallons on a flight and keep having to go the loo. Try to move around as much as you can though as this helps. Flight socks can stop ankles swelling, if I didn't wear them I would look like elephant woman.
2007-08-16 03:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by susie03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water - cut back on salt immediately and drink plenty of water, at least eight glasses a day, to help flush out the salt
Watch out for MSG as it also contains sodium. MSG is found in lots more than Chinese food; it's a common ingredient in processed foods. Read your labels for "MSG" or "hydrolyzed vegetable protein," which contains MSG, and avoid these foods as much as possible.
Alcohol does act as a diuretic at first, making you lose excess water. But this loss of fluid can progress to the point of dehydration. And medical experts have another good reason for giving this advice: Alcohol depletes your body of important vitamins and minerals, so avoid it!
Several herbal teas have a mildly diuretic effect. Parsley tea is the best-known type. Brew two teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water and steep for ten minutes. Drink up to three cups a day.
Have a good holiday!
2007-08-16 10:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by The Ideal Muggle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink plenty of water and reduce your salt intake. these are natural remedies that wont hurt you.
Artichoke is good for water retention but check with your Dr first. You dont want to ruin a holiday just because someone suggested you try something. We are all different and what was good for me may not be good for you.
2007-08-16 10:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by catty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water. Usually people think that water retention is caused by too much water, but it's actually the other way round.
2007-08-16 10:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watermelon is a natural diuretic. eat as much of this as you can and your body will Release the water it's retaining. asparagus is also a natural diuretic.
2007-08-16 10:02:54 · answer #5 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy water tablets they eleminate any water you want to get rid off i use them before and after my period there great and you will notice that u will fit into your clothes better too.
2007-08-16 10:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by baby dust for me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋