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Diuretics are used to treat a wide variety of conditions such as heart failure, liver cirrhosis, hypertension and certain kidney diseases.1 All diuretics increase the excretion of water and sodium from the body.2 Some foods which act as a natural diuretic are watermelon, onion, celery, and cucumbers.3...
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Natural Cures and Prevention - More Than Home Remedies ... The most common cause of fluid retention (holding water - swollen hands and feet) is actually lack of fluids in your diet. One natural cure for water retention is to drink lots of water. Your body may be afraid to let water go ... Also, cut down on your salt intake.
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My doctor suggested a diuretic but I am already on different meds for other issues and would like to try a natural diuretic if possible. Are there any vitamins/minerals that act as a diuretic or even foods? I would not be interested in taking any herbs though as they are not well regulated and I don't know about allergies.
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Eating eggplant may lower blood cholesterol and help counteract some of the detrimental effects high-fat foods have on the blood. Lab tests show that eggplant also seems to act as an antibacterial agent and as a mild diuretic.
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Another aspect to be considered is the refining of foods. ... Eggplant may be used raw in salads, marinated in a good dressing or baked. Avoid eating eggplant fried. Ground up, it may also be used topically, as a skin cream. It is an antibacterial as well as a natural diuretic. ... Cranberries act as a natural kidney flush,
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DALLAS, TX -- May 20, 2003 -- A diet that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products might act as a natural diuretic that could help many people reduce blood pressure without the use of medication, ... No one knows whether the blood pressure effects of the diet derive from specific foods or the combination.
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BEARBERRY (UVA URSI), also known as upland cran-berry, acts as a mild diuretic and antiseptic. In Germany, Bearberry is approved as a urinary antiseptic for bladder infections.15 Bearberry is reported to be especially ... 8) Include celery, parsley, and watermelon in the diet as these foods act as natural diuretics.
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Anti-spasmodic herbs will ease any dysmenorrhoea that accompanies the PMT. Diuretic remedies would be indicated if water retention is part of the picture. ... Different remedies may act as specifics for specific women, so generalizations are problematic. From my clinical experience I would ... Increase potassium rich foods,
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Diuretic foods are those that help to increase urination Salt and Sugar retain water in the body so to eliminate this retained water through urination, you should avoid salts and sugars in your diet. They hide in the ingredients label under...
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