How to reduce water retention?

[kwokwc]

jessicawongcs:

kwokwc:

Yes, can get from chinese medical shop. I think most shop have pre-packed as this is also a cooling tea that can take by all. If they never pre-packed, just tell them to give you 100gm of 生意米 and about 40g of 熟意米, then add 2 pcs of 灯心花. Shouldn't cost you more than $1.50/pack.

wow, i will try it out. but will it be too cooling :?

Don't worry, it won't be too cooling. Just that you might visit the loo much more often. Actually there is a misconception that Chinese barley is cooling. To be exact, Chinese barley action is to get rid of excess water, in fact, it is also used for rheumatism. Quite unbelievable, right? But that is the truth, as it is recorded in the TCM 'dictionary'

[Happy Mama]

jessicawongcs:

Happy Mama:

[quote=\"jessicawongcs\"] clever girl!! this is one of it...

Heehee! Ermm, actually I enjoying doing this especially on hard floor as I can feel the kidneys really being massaged. I usually do it at night before I sleep. DD enjoys doing this too.

beside rock left and right, u shld also rock up and down [/quote]Hehe, ok thanks, will try it.

[Happy Mama]

jessicawongcs:

Happy Mama:

[quote=\"jessicawongcs\"]another one is same stand legs wide apart shouldre width, then right hands reach up to the top while bend to the left and left hand on waist, head look up, do the same for the other side


hope i dnt confuse u :lol: :lol:

Wow, didn't know this can massage the kidneys. Interesting!

:lol: i also dnt know. she said it is to so-call massage ur waist and kidney by \"pulling\" it[/quote]Ok thanks, Jessica. :celebrate:

[schweppes]

Try drinking lemongrass tea which is good for water retention.


Another blended tea you can try is the "detox tea" at Perfect Potion (shop at Parkway Parade and United Square). The detox tea comes pre-mix. Can’t remember what are the various tea leaves used - there’s quite a fair bit. But it does help in cleansing the body. And if you do take this tea, avoid drinking it in the evening. It can keep one awake. I usually take this after lunch or in the afternoons.

[jasmine99]

You can try not to drink water before you sleep?

[Adhelm]

Some one told about the warm sea salted water but how to take that one…???

Any idea’s…

[peapot]

NTUC sells organic sea salt in packets. Add warm water and viola!!!

[Happy Mama]

peapot:

NTUC sells organic sea salt in packets. Add warm water and viola!!!!

Just curious... what do we do with it? Soak our body in the sea salt water?

[schweppes]

I'm not a sea salt expert but this is what I know. There are different types of sea salt with different uses.


For cooking, the most common ones are Maldon sea salt. Currently, the one in my Kitchen is Morton Lite Salt. Bought mine from Cold Storage. I do not use normal table salt which is supposed to be saltier and less healthy. Everytime I watch cooking shows - Rachel Ray, Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, they use sea salt which they claim is healthier. I don't use a lot as a little goes a long way.

Sea salt comes in various forms - some are normal and some come flavoured with paprika or lemon, etc - for more exotic cooking. Can get those from Jones the Grocer. I think the normal sea salt is good enuf unless u are a gourmet cook and entertains a lot.

There's also another type of sea salt, sometimes these are known as bath salts or epsom salts. These contain minerals and is high in magnesium, which is good to help us keep calm. For a more indulgent experience, you can buy the pricier bath salts from Body Shop, Mt Sapola and rub/exfoliate your skin with it.

What I do is buy Epsom Salt which u can get from Guardian Pharmacy. I can't remember the price now, but I think it was less than $10 per box. If u are using a footbath, sprinkle epsom salt into the footbath that is filled with warm water and soak your feet in it for abt 30mins or when the water turns cool. Very shiok. (how much salt to put in depends on u. I don't measure, just guess-timate. Maybe 5-10 tablespoon? It also depends how big is your footbath or tub that you are using.)

This is supposed to draw toxins out from your body and \"refill\" your body with good minerals thru the feet.

If you have a long bath, then fill 1/3 - 1/2 box with epsom salts and soak for 30mins or until your skin turns prune-like :roll: As we don't have a long bath at home, sometimes, I bring epsom salts overseas to soak in the hotel bath tub when going for holiday.

Personally, not sure if sea salt really helps with water retention, but u can definitely use it for cooking or for relaxing. Just don't use the bath salts salt for cooking. :skeptical: :roll:

[schweppes]

btw, don’t consume too much salt or sea salt That’s a sure cause for water retention.