How to The time has come to say goodbye to fluid retention: this is the best strategy to combat it

One of the problems that worry the most, especially women, when it comes to having a good physique is fluid retention, something that is accentuated especially in summer because high temperatures dilate blood vessels and part of the liquid is stored in the tissues, especially between the skin and the muscle mass, becoming very uncomfortable. This is of particular concern to women because they are more likely to have greater fluid retention than men due to their different hormonal environments, less muscle mass, and thinner skin. There are pathologies that cause great fluid retention that, on some occasions, can be dangerous. But in this article, we will not deal with that part, but rather what habits can increase this retention and how to solve it. What can increase my fluid retention Sodium A high intake of salt and, therefore, sodium, can cause an increase in fluid retention because by increasing its concentration in the blood two things happen: Increased volume of fluid in the circulatory system increased blood pressure These two things mean that, together with the summer heat, there is a greater flow of liquid out of the circulatory system, and it ends up in the areas that we like the least. In sugars, The same thing happens with sodium. A greater consumption of processed products will increase blood sugar and insulin resistance, generating a rise in blood pressure and a greater output of fluids out of the circulatory system. A sedentary lifestyle being still also creates a problem in the sense that circulatory and renal activity decreases when draining excess fluids. Alcohol and tobacco Any toxic substance, such as alcohol and tobacco, in this case, will also generate greater fluid retention because it decreases the correct functioning of our circulatory and renal systems, which, as we have previously mentioned, are very important for draining excess fluid. Tight clothing Not only does poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to greater fluid retention, but other factors such as wearing tight clothing also increase it because it does not allow proper blood circulation. How to solve my fluid retention Eat more fruit, vegetables, and other plant foods Vegetable foods, especially fruits and vegetables, contain high amounts of water that improve the functioning of the circulatory and renal systems. On the other hand, plant foods (especially those that are integral) have enormous amounts of fiber and other nutrients with antioxidant action that further improve the functioning of the circulatory system. Hydrate a lot, especially when it's hotter Dehydration, even minimal, is a major cause of fluid retention, so it is important to always maintain a good state of hydration. To know if we are properly hydrated, it is best that when we urinate, the color of our urine is light yellow. We can drink infusions or cold teas to make it easier for us to drink water. Performing physical exercise makes our heart beat faster, greatly improving the effectiveness of our circulatory and renal systems. The higher the intensity, the greater the activation of our systems. But this does not mean that we have to spend all day doing physical exercise. Simply getting up from time to time, walking a little, and doing 30-45 minutes of intense physical exercise a day, will be enough.