Water retention and facial edema result from fluid build up in the body. This scenario car be caused by a few things.
For one, drinking milk products before bed or eating too much sweet food car cause lymph buildup around your face.
Try to avoid eating anything 3 hours before bed. Many Chinese people do this to avoid puffiness in the face. If you want to drink something in the evening, try water with lemon juice or chamomile tea (it is caffeine free, so it won’t keep you awake).
Avoid bread products. Wheat is a grain that is difficult to digest. Eating rice is much easier and will help to keep your bodily processes working smoothly.
Don’t overdo your calcium supplementation. Calcium is healthy but in large doses it can alkalize your body and cause facial puffiness. It is for this reason I tell people to avoid eating TUMS and other antacids. If you have an acidic stomach, change you diet instead.
Sweat everyday. Exercise will help fluids leave your body. Using a sauna can help here, too.
Eat salt, but not too much. Salt is very healthy in the correct dosage. Don’t limit its intake, but definitely don’t overdo it. If you are eating lots of salty snacks, consider stopping. For me, I know I’ve been eating too much salt if I cannot comfortably touch my toes (weird, I know, but salt tends to make my legs swell which makes it difficult for me to bend over).
Try the above for a week ! I am sure you will see immediate improvement in the level of puffiness in your face.
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