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Simple & Effective Home Remedies to Cure Swollen Legs!

Posted on: 01/Dec/2014 7:10:41 PM
Generally swelling in the feet is very common and doctors basically called it as ‘edema’. It ensues when the body locates it tough to combat gravity to passage blood and fluids back up the legs, thus heading to swelling in the areas such as legs, ankle and feet.

And now, the reason behind swelling in your feet can be owing to several reasons such as pregnancy, high blood pressure and so on.

Here are some simple and effective home remedies to treat swollen feet:
  • Add in small amount of either eucalyptus or peppermint oil in a bucket of water. Immerse your feet in it. It will serve you a lot of respite.
  • A fine foot massage too makes miracles as it comforts the clogged blood and lessens swelling.
  • One can also go for soaking his or her legs in salt water, surprisingly it too lessens swelling.
  • Try lifting your feet by using a pillow while you lie down. Also at work, you one can upkeep his or her feet on a tiny footrest that lies under their desk.
  • Consume a lot of water as surplus salt is a big donor to swelling. Try consuming to a minimum of 7-8 glasses of water every day.