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With heat, the legs swell and become heavy.

It is not a very pleasant feeling, it must be admitted.

But before rushing for medical treatment, there are plenty of little natural remedies you can try to relieve swollen legs.

Shall I reveal them to you?

Why do we have heavy legs?

The heat causes the legs and feet to swell, as blood circulation is damaged. 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 in restarting the circulation of the blood, by gentle and natural stimulation.

First of all run away from the heat

The first of the reflexes, since it is the heat which causes this phenomenon, is to bring freshness on your swollen legs.

As soon as you get home from work, don't hesitate to give a little cold shower to your legs. If you are a bit "cozy", you can simply wrap around them a towel moistened with cold water.

Finally, another solution is to make cold foot baths of at least 15 minutes each.

This cold snap will restart the venous return. Not insignificant additional advantage, Ladies, this will act on a possible cellulite.

And of course, it works for feet that swell with heat.

To exercise

The walking 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.

While playing sports, your feet will serve as a pump to lift blood flow to the upper body. Do gentle sports, such as cycling, yoga, swimming, dancing, or gymnastics.

Avoid violent sports that would crush the soles of the feet, such as jogging or squash.

Knowing the good things about everyday life

There are lots of little things to think about every day that will make your life better:

- Ladies, if you have heavy legs, throw your high heels in the back of the shoe closet for a while. In order to feel good, heels of 2 cm maximum are perfect. Likewise, avoid tight clothes and which cut off your circulation.

- In addition to your cool showers or baths, a coarse salt massage, from bottom to top, helps to move blood up to the upper limbs.

- If you prefer, you can massage your legs with essential oils, preferably cedar, cypress or peppermint, which are the most invigorating and decongestant. It is a great natural remedy for swollen legs and feet.

- Elevate your legs as often as possible: at work, watching television, in the garden on a deckchair. Avoid them cross.

- Do once a day this exercise : lying on the floor, raise your legs vertically against a wall. In a few minutes, your blood will be flowing again naturally.

Eat properly

- First reflex: maximum hydration fabrics. We drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. Complete with draining herbal teas, such as herbal teas with red vine, cherry stems, 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 magic ingredients to your dishes, or eat them raw. They are very effective for fluidize blood and, thus, improve its circulation.

There you have it, now you know what to do about swollen feet and heavy legs.

Your turn...

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