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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 Helpful notes
Multi vitamin and 
Mineral supplement		 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 is needed to replace minerals lost as a result of edema
Magnesium this mineral works with calcium
Taurine amino acid which aids heart function. Taurine is often used in depression supplements and herbal blends that aid brain function.
Alfalfa herb that can be helpful with edema because of it's mineral content and detoxifier properties.
B vitamins the B vitamins aid with problems like water retention, stress, depression, and edema.
Garlic herb that serves as a detoxifier
Potassium very important and especially important for a person who is taking diuretic type drugs
vitamin C 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.
vitamin E aids in both body circulation and healing


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physical ailments. In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by  GBS International training pack 1995/2002;  
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars;   The  Herb Encyclopedia  & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA