With heat, the legs swell and become heavy.
It's not a very pleasant feeling, you have to admit.
But before rushing to medical treatment, there are plenty of natural remedies to try to relieve swollen legs.
Shall I reveal them to you?
The heat causes the legs and feet to swell, as blood circulation is impaired. The blood stagnates in the lower limbs. This is what gives the feeling of heaviness, sometimes tingling.
Be careful, if nothing is done this can cause edema, even varicose veins.
Our little tricks will practically all consist of restarting the circulation of the blood, by gentle and natural stimulation.
The first reflex, since it is the heat that causes this phenomenon, is to bring freshness on your swollen legs.
As soon as you get home from work, do not hesitate to give a little cold shower to your legs. If you are a bit "cosy", you can simply wrap around them a towel moistened with cold water .
Finally, another solution is to make cold foot baths at least 15 minutes each.
This cold snap will stimulate venous return. Significant additional advantage, ladies, it will act on possible cellulite.
And of course, it works for feet that swell with the heat.
The walk will be your best ally. And if you are by the sea, do not hesitate to walk in the water up to mid-thigh. This action will act as a hydromassage very pleasant.
By playing sports, your feet will serve as a pump to raise the blood flow to the upper body. Do gentle sports, such as cycling, yoga, swimming, dancing or gymnastics.
Avoid violent sports that crush the soles of the feet, such as jogging or squash.
There are plenty of little things to think about every day that will make your life more beautiful:
- Ladies, if you have heavy legs, throw away your high heels in the back of the shoe closet for a while. In order to feel good, heels of no more than 2 cm are perfect. Similarly, avoid tight clothing and which cut off your circulation.
- In addition to your cool showers or baths, a coarse salt massage , from bottom to top, helps to raise the blood to the upper limbs.
- If you prefer, you can massage your legs with essential oils , preferably cedar, cypress or peppermint, which are the most tonic and decongestant. It is an excellent natural remedy for swollen legs and feet.
- Elevate your legs as often as possible:at work, in front of the television, in the garden on a deckchair. Avoid crossing paths with them .
- Do once a day this exercise :Lying on the floor, raise your legs vertically against a wall. In a few minutes, your blood will circulate naturally again.
- First reflex:maximum hydration fabrics. We drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day. Complete with draining herbal teas , such as herbal teas with red vine, cherry stalks, blackcurrant or hibiscus leaves.
- Second reflex:seasonal fruits and vegetables. Strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and other summer fruits and vegetables are antioxidants and will protect your venous system
- Third reflex:lemon and garlic . Add these two magical ingredients to your dishes, or eat them raw. They are very effective in fluidifying the blood and, thus, improve its circulation.
There you go, now you know what to do against swollen feet and heavy legs.
Have you tried these tips to relieve heavy legs? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
