Water retention: For some of us, it's a pain in the....
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AlexandraCarlyle
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I woke up this morning, and found myself 4.5lbs heavier.
Now, while this was a momentary shock to me, I decided to not let the numbers on the scales faze me, because I immediately knew such an increase could only really be down to water retention.
Then, looking at what I ate yesterday, it pretty much confirmed my suspicion.
A lot of cottage cheese, and some high-salt pickled sausages with onion (Utopenci. They're a Czech speciality).
I dislike taking prescribed medications at the best of times, or even over-the-counter remedies, so I've been doing a little diligent research, and have come up with some home-made remedies that are not beyond anyone's reach.
Mare's tail (apparently just as good, if not better,m than some medical/pharma-diuretics available).
Hawthorn leaves. (Brilliant! My neighbour's shrub overhangs my garden! On it!)
Dandelion leaves (who hasn't got these..?!)
Nettles (yup. But better when they're younger, not the old, really stubborn nasty leaves....)
Plantain leaves (I'm not talking about this, I mean, this. My garden is full of it. There's also a lanceolate variety with much narrower leaves, which is just as good.)
Ginger (I eat it regularly)
Parsley. (ditto....)
I've been drinking copious amounts of plantain-leaf tea. It's nearly half-past six in the evening.
I'm 3lbs lighter.
As backup....
All these plants/herbs are within easy reach. I pick copious amounts and dry them, and brew them as necessary.
My husband is convinced I'm a witch.
He may be right, in a way. Once-upon-a-few-centuries ago, I might well have been called so....
Hope this helps.
Now, while this was a momentary shock to me, I decided to not let the numbers on the scales faze me, because I immediately knew such an increase could only really be down to water retention.
Then, looking at what I ate yesterday, it pretty much confirmed my suspicion.
A lot of cottage cheese, and some high-salt pickled sausages with onion (Utopenci. They're a Czech speciality).
I dislike taking prescribed medications at the best of times, or even over-the-counter remedies, so I've been doing a little diligent research, and have come up with some home-made remedies that are not beyond anyone's reach.
Mare's tail (apparently just as good, if not better,m than some medical/pharma-diuretics available).
Hawthorn leaves. (Brilliant! My neighbour's shrub overhangs my garden! On it!)
Dandelion leaves (who hasn't got these..?!)
Nettles (yup. But better when they're younger, not the old, really stubborn nasty leaves....)
Plantain leaves (I'm not talking about this, I mean, this. My garden is full of it. There's also a lanceolate variety with much narrower leaves, which is just as good.)
Ginger (I eat it regularly)
Parsley. (ditto....)
I've been drinking copious amounts of plantain-leaf tea. It's nearly half-past six in the evening.
I'm 3lbs lighter.
As backup....
All these plants/herbs are within easy reach. I pick copious amounts and dry them, and brew them as necessary.
My husband is convinced I'm a witch.
He may be right, in a way. Once-upon-a-few-centuries ago, I might well have been called so....
Hope this helps.
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Thanks! I woke up today 2lbs heavier and since I was only 3 lbs down from where I was two weeks ago when I lowered my carbs to be 30 grams daily, this took my wins away. I too ate salt yesterday. Back bacon roast, regular bacon and some cheese sauce on my cauli. Sigh.
I am just drinking copious amounts of water. But you are right, all of these are under my feet or available easily. I would be right with you as a witch. I will have to look up mare's tail, the rest I know.
So for tea, you just boil the stuff in water and drink the hot water infusion?1 -
I had a gain like that overnight after loading up on grapes, one apple and one banana the same day about a week ago. I was back to normal today. This time there was no serious ankle sweating like before a year or two ago. Per blood test my IR is gone and had my first sub 100 (88) fasting blood sugar reading in May. It seems my general health is starting to return after having been in a state of nutritional ketosis for most of the past three years.
My supplement list continues to grow and needs to be updated but do not show it to your husband unless you think it will make your list look more normal.
https://ketolivewell.com/supplements/
I did add a blog on Keto for seizure control for adults for a family member to see if that might be of interest.
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I can go up or down by a few pounds in one day too. I try to ignore it. It isn't fat so it doesn't really matter.
TBH, salt intake doesn't really affect my water weight by much. Food, weather (heat), activity, and autoimmune flare-ups affect it more. I only tend to worry about it if I have some sort of event that I want to be smaller for.3 -
Yes, @nvmomketo, my dietary lapse (for want of a better description) has coincided with a seasonal heatwave. At least, it feels like a heatwave. The temperatures are actually only normal and expected for this time of year, but for the past few years, our weather has been up the Swanee.... So the heat has doubtless played a major part in this....
Awesome list, @GaleHawkins !3 -
I found success in not reraining water since i started doing this every day.
1. Begin the day with eating asparagus in your first meal
2. Drink enough water atleast 8 glasses in a day.
3. Drink green tea before bed1 -
Yes, it is hot here. So maybe not salt.
I will add green tea tonight. Thanks0 -
AlexandraCarlyle wrote: »Yes, @nvmomketo, my dietary lapse (for want of a better description) has coincided with a seasonal heatwave. At least, it feels like a heatwave. The temperatures are actually only normal and expected for this time of year, but for the past few years, our weather has been up the Swanee.... So the heat has doubtless played a major part in this....
Awesome list, @GaleHawkins !
That's one benefit of living near the mountains in Canada, we don't get a lot of heat waves. LOL It got up to 65F today. LOL1 -
I drink a gallon of my electrolyte mix every day plus a lot of coffee. Hydration is not an issue for me I claim. I do have some ups and downs on the scales, but I only claim weight loss if I have kept it off for a week. That helps with the trend and eliminates the blips. It has been in the 90's here during the day. With a couple of layers of vestments on Sunday, I can work up a sweat, so the fluid intake is a health issue on a couple of scores.
Having said that about official weight, I have been under my doctor's "moonshot" goal for weight for 2 days in a row. It looks as if I will be under that goal for my July appt.5 -
Adi4Fitness wrote: »I found success in not reraining water since i started doing this every day.
1. Begin the day with eating asparagus in your first meal
2. Drink enough water atleast 8 glasses in a day.
3. Drink green tea before bed
I'm drinking Mare's tail tea, interspersed with hawthorn, plantain and dandelion. The flavour differences are intriguing....
I'm still a couple of pounds heavier than I 'should' be, but I'm not sweating it.
Or rather, I am. But compensating skilfully.
If you see what I mean....
@nvmomketo, steady now.... let's not over-do it!!
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Adi4Fitness wrote: »I found success in not reraining water since i started doing this every day.
1. Begin the day with eating asparagus in your first meal
2. Drink enough water atleast 8 glasses in a day.
3. Drink green tea before bed
Green tea doesn't keep you up?0 -
Thanks for this thread. Something about MY menopausal transition makes me a water retaining fool.0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Adi4Fitness wrote: »I found success in not reraining water since i started doing this every day.
1. Begin the day with eating asparagus in your first meal
2. Drink enough water atleast 8 glasses in a day.
3. Drink green tea before bed
Green tea doesn't keep you up?
Nope it helps me wake up energised after a tiring work day.0 -
There is a packaged organic green tea with hibiscus I regularly drink. Coincidentally, I haven't seen my lovely kankles return even with the high sodium intake. I tried the dandelion tea, but found it too bitter for my taste. Impressed with brewing concoctions, Alexandra.2
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The mare's tail tea is an acquired taste, but it really does the job. I drink it at what I would call 'half strength': I brew a pot, then just pour half a cup and top up with plain boiled water.... But I drink two of those..... 1
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Decaf Green Tea is available.0
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Could I have the latin name for the mare's tail that you are using? There seems to be a number of plants that carry that common name.
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dasher602014 wrote: »Could I have the latin name for the mare's tail that you are using? There seems to be a number of plants that carry that common name.
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Hi @dasher602014 it's called Equisetum arvense , known as the Field Horsetail.... But I am reliably informed that all horsetail is effective....This is just the best one....
ETA: Found this...
and cutting to the chase:E. arvense produced a diuretic effect as assessed with FB measurements. This effect was comparable to that of hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg) and was superior to that of placebo (starch).
E. arvense did not exert significant effects on the urinary excretion of electrolytes and catabolites, and it was deemed safe for oral use. No alterations were observed in the liver, kidney, or hematological function tests, and the reported adverse reactions were mild and infrequent.
Future studies are required to elucidate the mechanism of the diuretic action of E. arvense and the other possible pharmacological actions of this phytomedicine.3 -
me too! I see in my fingers. I was planning on drinking CALM (powdered magnesium supplement that address water retention, as well as tight muscles) tonight, because I will be home tomorrow, making the loose bowel effect easily managed.
I have been eating salty potato chips regularly. Michigan is having it's first heat wave and the rain keeps on blowing over out town. On the upside, I have been keeping hydrated with lots of water.1 -
@y part that drops when you are removing it, seems to root?
I am so all over this!
Thanks
http://www.avogel.ca/en/plant-encyclopedia/equisetum-arvense.php
Found this reference too.
http://www.therighttea.com/horsetail-tea.html1
