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It is often very good when an individual has good or adequate knowledge concerning home remedies for swollen ankles. This is very necessary and as such should always be paid heed to. Swollen ankles is one such issue which is very disgusting and can of course be disturbing too when care is not taken. It is due to issues like these that majority will often try as much as possible to possess good knowledge that. So far it has been noted to yield good results for all those who have put this into practice and hence it should be encouraged all the time.

Swollen ankles, feet and legs often referred to medically as edema usually occurs when fluid is retained in the spaces between body cells. Some home remedy for ankle swelling may take the following processes. First of all the ankle should be lifted so that the leg is straight in front as this is very necessary and as such should be done. An ice pack or ice in a plastic bag wrapped in a clean dish towel can then be applied to the raised ankle. Another effective ways you can can take care of the swelling is through is through the application of a cold pack such as crushed ice, bag of frozen peas or a cold gel pack. Leave it for 20 minutes. Cold slows down blood circulation to an injury, thereby reducing swelling. The cold pack should be wrapped in a dishcloth so that it does not contact the skin directly. Immediately the pack warms up, refreeze it and reapply it later.

Again vinegar can also be used and this is also very necessary and as such should always be done especially during this period. It is often done by heating equal amounts of vinegar and water. A towel can then be soaked in a mixture, which is then wringed out and wrapped around the foot. It can be left wrapped for five minutes. Equal parts vinegar and cold water can then be mixed. This entire sequence is then repeated three times. Cucumber is also another great cure for swollen feet. A slice of cucumber can be placed on the feet and covered with a cotton cloth or bandage. Cucumber has the ability of absorbing the fluid and also speeding recovery.

Lecithin seeds are yet another effective home remedy for the treatment of swelling of feet during pregnancy. Usually a tablespoon of about 3-4 is taken every day for about2-3 month. This is noted to have a magical effect and also manifests good results within 2-3 months. Besides sleeping or resting in one direction of the body and keeping the legs raised using soft cushion also reduces swelling of feet. This of course has been practiced by many people and as such should be noted by all those who wish to put it to practice.

Furthermore, vitamin E-rich foods are noted to be very good for patients suffering from swelling of feet during pregnancy. Some of the vitamin E-rich foods include almond oil, sweet potato, spinach, sunflower seeds and wheat germs. All these remedies are very effective and provided every thing is appropriately done, wonderful results will always manifests.

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