Edema

Temporary swelling of a part of the body, swelling following a blow, fluid retention

Can lead to obesity - May be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, a constitutional tendency or lymphatic stasis.

• Edema of the eyelids: <b>KIDNEY</b>
• Edema of the abdomen : <b>LIVER</b>
• Leg edema: <b>HEART</b>

Fluid retention is linked to kidney failure and requires dietary discipline.

Lymphoedema: accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue following trauma to the vessels or lymph nodes. Lymph node removal and radiotherapy can damage the lymphatic system and cause lymphedema in the arm, leg or chest.

Raw onions - Chervil

Black radish cure - Lemon juice cure

Enorola (Superdiet), 2 comp. X 2 / jour - Bouleau (Superdiet), 1 ampoule avant le repas de midi

Charbon végétal activé, 4 tablets at bedtime pendant 2 à 3 semaines

Emonctyl (Phyt’s), 1 à 2 capsules au moment de chaque repas

Emonctyl U (Phyt’s), 1 ampoule morning and evening dans une verre d’eau (cure de 20 days)

Avoid salt, smoked, fried, breaded foods, canned foods, commercial sauces, cream, cold meats, butter, pastries

Compress of infusion of fresh meadowsweet or chervil

Potaplasm of chopped onions, applied locally

Use of the “trempoline” (rebounder)

Baths with algae and plant essences

Apply a piece of unripe pineapple to the edema

For bags under the eyes, use emergency recipes: ice cubes with chopped cucumber, tea bag or German chamomile herbal tea (Chamomilla recutita) applied cold for 10 min., or even cornflower water (Centaurea cyanus), in moist compresses.