| It may affect both legs and may include the calves or | | | | Then mix equal parts vinegar and cold water and |
| even the thighs. But, most importantly, cut down on | | | | follow the same procedure. Repeat this entire |
| processed foods and fast foods, all of which are | | | | sequence three times. |
| overflowing with salt. | | | | Cucumber is another great cure for swollen feet. |
| Swollen ankles, feet and legs, referred to medically as | | | | Place a slice of cucumber on your foot and cover with |
| edema, occur when fluid is retained in the spaces | | | | a cotton cloth or bandage. Cucumber will absorb the |
| between body cells. While edema typically affects the | | | | fluid and speed recovery. |
| feet, ankles and lower legs, it can also impact any area | | | | Lecithin seeds |
| of the body, causing systemic symptoms. | | | | Lecithin seeds are another effective home remedy for |
| Symptoms: | | | | the treatment of Swelling of Feet during Pregnancy. |
| Initially, the feet, ankles and legs will appear swollen as | | | | Take 3-4 tablespoon of lecithin seeds every day for |
| the day progresses, but after a period of time, the | | | | 2-3 month. This has a magical effect and shows great |
| swelling will set in first thing in the morning and continue | | | | result within 2-3 months. |
| to worsen throughout the day. Long-term edema | | | | Sleeping or resting in one direction of your body (side |
| causes pitting: When you press on the swollen area | | | | turn) and keeping your legs raised using soft cushion |
| for a few seconds, you will notice an indentation in that | | | | reduces swelling of feet. |
| area. Continued swelling can cause skin ulcerations. | | | | Boil 1-2 glass of water containing half tablespoon |
| Home Remedies for Ankle Swelling | | | | molasses (gud) and one tablespoon saunf, and boil it |
| Lift ankle so that the leg is straight in front of you on | | | | down to half. Leave it wrapped for five minutes. |
| the sofa or on a chair. Place an ice pack, or ice in a | | | | Duncan. Vessels and capillaries tear, leaking blood. |
| plastic bag wrapped in a clean dish towel on the raised | | | | Repeat this entire sequence three times. |
| ankle. | | | | Vitamin E-rich food |
| Apply a cold pack to control the swelling, such as | | | | It is also found that Vitamin E-rich food is good for |
| crushed ice in a plastic bag, a cold gel pack, or a bag | | | | patients suffering from Swelling of Feet during |
| of frozen peas or green beans. Wrap the cold pack in | | | | Pregnancy. Some of the Vitamin E-rich food is spinach, |
| a dishcloth so that it does not contact your skin | | | | almond oil, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, and wheat |
| directly. When the pack warms up, refreeze it and | | | | germs. |
| reapply it later. I use two 12 x 18 in gel packs, so one is | | | | Exercise |
| always in the freezer. | | | | Sit on the carpet and stretch your leg in the front, |
| Vinegar To soothe tendinitis, sprains, strains, and | | | | rotate your leg 10-15 times in a clockwise direction and |
| general foot aches, alternate hot and cold vinegar | | | | then in the same way rotate in the anti-clock wise |
| wraps. First, heat equal amounts of vinegar and water. | | | | direction for 10-15 times. This reduces swelling of feet |
| Soak a towel in the mixture, wring it out, and wrap it | | | | and improves blood circulation in the feet. |
| around your foot. Leave it wrapped for five minutes. | | | | |