The home remedy to reactivate leg circulation

Many people around the world suffer from fluid retention, among other health-related problems. A sedentary lifestyle, a pre-existing illness, a job that requires many hours of sitting or standing, can be some of the causes of this condition that needs to be treated.

The United States National Library of Medicine notes that fluid retention is known as edema and It is a problem that generally occurs in older people. The most common causes include: overweight, blood clot in the leg, advanced age, leg infection and venous insufficiency.

Dandelion to care for your legs

The Spanish Heart Foundation focuses on nutrition to combat this health problem. Its experts say that A low sodium diet helps to retain less water and for this reason it is recommended to consume natural foods.instead of processed foods. Also, something that helps in this regard is keeping your legs elevated, avoiding sitting for very long periods of time and doing physical exercise regularly.

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Beyond these recommendations, there is a home remedy to reactivate the circulation of the legs and eliminate fluid retention. The tip comes from traditional or alternative medicine and focuses on dandelion, a plant species that stands out for its content of taraxina and active ingredient that provides a laxative and diuretic effect.

The “Alpha Centauri Scientific and Technological Research Journal” highlights the properties of the dandelion since helps reduce fluid retention and stimulate the functioning of the gallbladder and liver. This species provides other health compounds such as inulin and tannins, thus completing its antibacterial, antioxidant and antifungal properties, according to a report from the Salesian Polytechnic University of Ecuador.

Dandelion infusion

To prepare this infusion, boil a cup of water and add a tablespoon of dried dandelion leaves, a few mint leaves and a slice of ginger. After letting it sit for about 10 minutes, strain the preparation and you’re done.