Your Feet Are Warning You — Here’s What the Swelling Really Means
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This episode discusses the causes of swollen feet and ankles, focusing on natural remedies and the importance of addressing diet and insulin levels.
Are your feet and ankles swelling every evening? Discover why your ankles swell at night and how to relieve edema in the legs and feet naturally by addressing the root cause. 0:00 Introduction: Why feet swell in the evening 0:50 Common swollen feet causes 2:04 The real reason why feet swell 3:21 Potassium and swollen ankles and feet 4:28 How to eliminate edema symptoms 👉 10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 of these 10 signals matters most to your body. Take my free 2-minute quiz and discover which signal YOU need to fix: https://drbrg.co/4tO9nV9 Your arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, while the venous system returns it to the heart. Fluid retention in the feet is often due to an issue with the venous system. Liver and kidney damage can contribute to fluid retention in the feet. Many people are told swelling is caused by sitting or standing too long or venous insufficiency, and are often given diuretics or advised to follow a low-salt diet. This treats the symptom, while ignoring the root cause. When insulin levels are too high, the body retains sodium, leading to fluid retention. Carbohydrates raise insulin, making this a key…
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