How do You Get Rid of Water Retention?

Salt causes the kidneys to retain water, while excess sugar causes the body to produce insulin, which in turn hinders the body's ability to get rid of salt. Sodium is an essential part of our diet, but we only need a small amount daily. 1,000 mg is sufficient for salt-sensitive individuals.

To get rid of water retention, you'll have to avoid processed foods, preserved meats like bacon and ham, canned anything, and junk food. You'll also need to have that sweet tooth removed. Drink plenty of water; stay hydrated.

Drink water to get rid of water retention? Dehydration is one of the most common causes of water retention. Our bodies are sensitive to deprivation and have evolved to combat times of scarcity and drought.

If you aren't getting enough fluid, your body will revert to survival mode, setting aside stores of fluid that make bathing suits unflattering. According to the Institute of Medicine, men require 13 cups and women 9 cups daily. Give it a shot—this is one of the easiest, within-your-control water retention remedies.

Exercising regularly will reduce water retention. The benefits of exercise are almost innumerable, but getting rid of water retention is one of them. Exercise helps to reduce water retention by moving fluids around the body and excreting salt through sweat.

It also dilates blood vessels and increases heart rate, which leads to more frequent urination. Just be careful to drink enough water, or you'll end up dehydrated and your body will rebound by redoubling its water retention efforts. If your water retention bloating causes pain in your legs and feet, try exercising in a pool.

For many, just standing in a pool will reduce water retention pain. Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Water retention can be a sign that the body is getting too much of something, or too little.

A healthy diet consists first of fruits and vegetables, then wholegrain breads and pastas, and lean meats like fish and poultry. Potassium (bananas, berries, watermelon, and spinach) is vital for fluid management in the body and can actually help to offset sodium intake. Fiber (whole grains, greens, seeds, and fruits) can also aid in reducing water retention.

Besides getting rid of water retention, a healthy diet will lead to increased energy, improved moods, better overall health, and perhaps more sex. Be careful with diuretics (substances that increase urination). If you are already making the above changes, a mild diuretic may help get rid of water retention.

Start with cranberry juice or just plain lemon in water once or twice daily. Be careful with over-the-counter diuretics, as some of these supposed water retention remedies can lead to dehydration and a loss of potassium. Some people also use caffeine, but too much caffeine will cause the body to dump vital calcium and iron.

If you are going to use diuretics to get rid of your water retention, start slowly and monitor your body's reaction. Because of the hormonal fluctuations women experience every month, during pregnancy, and throughout their lives, they have to endure the effects of water retention far more often than men. Not fair, I know.

Female friends of mine complain about their jeans suddenly not fitting, and this is right before their moon time.