i have water retention. how can i feel less bloated?

Question:

its getting really annoying now and i feel like i need a wee most of the time
how can i get to feel better?
is there things i should eat of drink more or less of?

Answers:
Yes, eat foods which are lower in sodium. Salt contributes to water retention.

Almost everyone has experienced some form of water retention at one point or another. Activity and diet play a major role in keeping water retention to a minimum. The following steps incorporated into your daily life can assist you in optimal health and help you live a higher level of life

-Drink plenty of water. Eight (8) glasses a day are minimum.
-Consider a whole foods diet. Focus on whole grains and watery vegetables. Increase you intake of raw food: A high fiber diet is important. Good sources of protein are eggs, broiled white fish, broiled skinless chicken and turkey and bison. Avoid foods that tend to worsen edema: caffeine, alcohol, salt, fried foods, dairy products, animal protein, gravies, white sugar, white flour, chocolate, olives, pickles, tobacco, soy sauce.
-Shake the salt habit. Too much salt makes your body retain fluid. 2000 milligrams of sodium a day is considered safe for a healthy adult. One half teaspoon of table salt is equal to 1150 milligrams
-Exercise daily. Activities like walking, bicycling and tennis help pump out water and other fluids that accumulate in legs and ankles. Exercising in water gives great results as water pressure forces fluid out of tissues and into the bladder. Flexing your legs while sitting is good for people who are limited in their activity.
-Avoid constricting clothing, ill-fitting footwear and hosiery. Tight garments should be avoided because they can apply too much pressure that can restrict the removal of fluids and cause edema. Wristwatches, rings, bracelets, socks and even shoes worn too tight can aggravate and in some cases cause swelling.
-Maintain proper body weight. Overweight people have more of a chance of developing edema. They are also more likely to be affected by heat and humidity, which can aggravate swelling.

Hope you're feeling better soon! :)

avoid bread/beans etc etc drink lots of water and clear fluids

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