best way to flush out water retention/swelling

truddy6647

So I went over my sodium level today and I know that will most likely cause me to gain some water weight. Aside from this I also fell today in my kitchen while putting away our groceries. I now have a knee that is a half a size bigger on one side with a nice bruise. What is the best way to flush out water retention?........add more water?????

CkepiJinx

I find if I drink more water I retain less. Sorry about your knee hope it heals quickly!

truddy6647

me too...I'm hoping I will be able to work out tommarrow. Hurts to much today

cmriverside

More water, and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. The Potassium balances out the salt.

blpasquarella

drinking water! tons of it. you retain water when your body isnt getting enough!

dogo187

more water, clean up your diet by eating lots of fresh vegies...hope that you knee feels better, that really sucks!

jeme3

Ice on your knee will help the swelling.

What they all said- drink more water, eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Lots and lots of water.

megleo818

watermelon

magerum

Simple answer:

"Bloating" from sodium intake is just an electrolyte imbalance. Your body is trying to balance your electrolytes by holding onto more water. Long story shorter: Drink more water and eat an equal amount of potassium and you will more than likely not even have to worry about sodium water retention again.