Water retention is very harmful. It normally happens in patients with heart diseases, liver and kidney disorders, hypertension, PMS symptoms, sciatica and others. It can be caused by B vitamins lack, and by the insufficiency of proteins and amino-acids in the diet and also because of the excess consumption of products rich in salt and sugar. The disorder caused by water retention in the tissues is called edema.
Diuretics help to remove the excess water from your body via urination. There rae natural and synthetic diuretics. Synthetic diuretic drugs are available with the prescription of a doctor. Precautions are needed when taking synthetic diuretics because they may cause side effects. Natural diuretics are safer as they are obtained from natural herbs and food.
There are several natural foods which possess diuretic qualities:
- Asparagus contains asparigine promoting effective wastes removal from the body enhancing kidney functioning.
- Vinegar made of apple cider maintains normal potassium levels in the body.
- Tomatoes are very rich in vitamin C which releases excess fluids and enhances the metabolism.
- Garlic has mustard oils possessing cleansing qualities. They are known to break down and remove fats.
- Brussels sprouts cleanse the cells and tissues stimulating the pancreas and kidneys.
- Dandelion leaf is rich in potassium and minerals stimulating the diuresis. It is effective in potassium retention.
- Green tea has been used in China as a diuretic since ancient times.
- Fennel has carminative and diuretic qualities.
- Parsley stimulates urination removing different toxins from the kidney.
- Celery is rich in sodium and potassium which together speed the production of urine.
- Lettuce is useful in flushing out toxins and inmproving the metabolism.
- Melon contains much water, sodium and potassium which remove toxins and speed the production of urine.
Natural diet
Natural diuretic diet can be followed as a diet to lose weight and for detoxication. The diet decreases PMS signs such as headaches and bloating. For these ends, carbohydrates, which are foods with high salt and sugar content, soft drinks, junk foods and so on need to be totally excluded from the diet and the herbs and foods described above in the article are to be included. Drinking large amounts of water is very crucial together with natural diuretics’ consumption.
Though natural diuretics can detoxify and relieve edema, they can be consumed only for several days, because some of them can remove necessary nutrients and minerals. It is highly recommended to consume natural diuretcs under the control of a physician.