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Home Remedies for Swelling Feet

Swelling feet can cause pain, stiffness and cosmetic issues. If a visit to your doctor has revealed no medical causes for your swelling, it might be time to consider some home remedies to help you feel better.

  1. Eat Diuretic Foods

    • Diuretic foods can help you to expel excess fluids from your body. Though they may not help in cases of venous insufficiency, they can help in other instances of swelling. Try eating foods such as cabbage, broccoli, celery and watermelon, all of which have natural diuretic properties.

    Drink Up

    • Ensure that you are drinking enough water. Sometimes our bodies hang on to excess fluids when we are dehydrated. Try drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water for a few days and see if the swelling in your feet lessens.

    Compression

    • Wear athletic shoes and socks as often as possible. The compression provided by these will help to keep fluid out of your feet and ankles. You can also buy compression hosiery to help bring down the swelling in your feet.

    Elevate

    • Make sure to elevate your feet as often as possible. Your feet should be above your heart to help the excess fluid drain out of them. It may also be helpful to scoot your rear against the wall with your feet straight up for 30 minutes or so each day.

    Alternative Treatments

    • Some people swear by chiropractic care or acupuncture for help with swelling in the feet. If other home remedies are not working, it may be worth a try. Be sure to let the provider know when your swelling began, when it is worst and what your physician said regarding your condition.

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