Edema - Treatment and Information

Edema

Edema is an accumulation of fluid in the body tissues. It used to be called "dropsy". The feet and ankles are the most common place for the accumulation to occur, however any other part of the body can be affected. The swelling and bloating of edema frequently causes pain and muscle aches. Women often get some mild forms of edema during pregnancy. If you are getting edema very often it may indicate a problem with your liver, kidneys, or bladder. Stress and poor nutrition can make you vulnerable to edema.

Nutrient / Supplement	Importance ( 1 - 10 )	Helpful notes
Multi vitamin and Mineral supplement	10	a good natural supplement contains calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and may also include herbs like alfalfa and garlic. The nutrients in a daily supplement are required for good general health and well being.
Calcium	10	is needed to replace minerals lost as a result of edema
Magnesium	10	this mineral works with calcium
Taurine	9	amino acid which aids heart function. Taurine is often used in depression supplements and herbal blends that aid brain function.
Alfalfa	9	herb that can be helpful with edema because of it's mineral content and detoxifier properties.
B vitamins	9	the B vitamins aid with problems like water retention, stress, depression, and edema.
Pyridoxine	9	vitamin B6 helps reduce water retention
Pycnogenol	8	powerful antioxidant that helps strengthen the tissues of the circulatory system
Garlic	8	herb that serves as a detoxifier
Potassium	7	very important and especially important for a person who is taking diuretic type drugs
vitamin C	8	essential for adrenal function and the production of adrenal hormones that are very important for the proper body fluid balance and the control of edema.
Bioflavonoids	8	work with vitamin C
vitamin E	7	aids in both body circulation and healing

Symmetry products people tell us they use for Edema
(click on the product name for more information)

Fruit A Mins

Future Star

excellent daily supplemental health system

liquid herbal detox and healing formula - Red clover, Dandelion + more

flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one formula

complete daily supplement with all the vitamins and minerals listed above

healing extracts from fruits and vegetables, bioflavonoids + carotenoids

multi-source garlic blend with herbal co-support

colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital for good health

children's complete daily supplement

kids and teens drink supplement

GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY

ADULTS / TEENS:

BotanaCleanse Plus - do this first to cleanse toxins and make the other supplements work better
Protection 4 Life with Genesis has 4 products in it which all will benefit people with Edema and related health problems. This kit includes:

1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis

CHILDREN:

Genesis - use between 1 and 3 tablespoons a day
Fruit-a-Mins -or- Future Star - use normal dosage on the bottle

OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE

- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat diet high in fiber
- hot baths may help
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables (green leafy vegetables are great)
- juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice and millet are good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- a colon intestinal cleansing is helpful (see BotanaCleanse above)
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts ... yoga and stretching are good
- do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing