Sitting for a long time, your legs and feet become fleshy?

This is the reality of life-we all feel edema from time to time.

Edema refers to local or whole body swelling caused by hydrops of body fluids. It can occur in any part of the body, most commonly in the ankle and face.

Why is there edema?

The circulation of the human body is like a water purification system. The blockage of meridians can be tangible, that is, swelling, which is often caused by blood stasis. Of course, the meridian obstruction can also be invisible, that is, inflation, mostly caused by qi stagnation.

Bad eating habits: such as eating too much salt, eating too fast, drinking some frothy things, drinking insufficient water, etc.

Bad lifestyle: such as sitting for a long time, standing with varicose veins for a long time, and not wearing suitable shoes.

Inflammation and other diseases or drug stimulation: for example, taking some antihypertensive drugs, analgesics, estrogen and so on.

To reduce swelling, you have to dredge the meridians and smooth the circulatory system!

First, eat "detumescence" food.

For the "swelling" caused by sedentary standing and inactivity, foods with high potassium, diuresis and iodine can be supplemented appropriately.

High potassium (promoting sodium excretion): spinach, broccoli, celery, bananas, tomatoes, apples, etc.

Diuretics: melons, cucumbers, pomegranates, grapes, etc.

Iodine: kelp, shrimp and so on.

Second, yoga.

When you feel bloated, your muscles will be tense, because the organs are expanding. Yoga stretching can help you eliminate edema:

Stretching helps to open the tight body and increase the circulation of the trunk and digestive organs.

For people who have no exercise habits, yoga is also very convenient: no professional equipment is needed, special occasions! You can practice anytime, anywhere.

Come and punch in with me ~

1. Mountain history

◆ Legs together, heels slightly apart, toes extended;

◆ Inhale, raise your arms above your head, and put your weight on your feet;

◆ Keep breathing 3-5 times.

Note: keep your arms parallel to your ears, or open your arms, or put them on your sides, or put them on your chest to pray.

Step 2: Tree Style

◆ Place the right foot on the inner thigh of the left leg and the right leg down 45 degrees;

◆ Put your hands on your chest to make a prayer gesture;

◆ Keep breathing for 3-5 times and practice on the other side.

Note: If you have difficulty keeping balance, put your right foot on your left calf. If you feel stable, you can put your hands on your head.

Step 3 lunge

◆ Move your left foot forward, bend your knees, and your thighs are parallel to the ground;

◆ The right leg is straight and the heel is off the ground;

◆ Arms extend upward to both sides of the head;

◆ Keep breathing for 3-5 times and practice on the other side.

Note: It is more important to keep the length of the spine than to straighten the hind legs.

Step 4: Triangle

◆ Feet apart, shoulders wide, arms straight;

◆ Inhale, keep your torso forward and right, and keep your legs straight;

◆ Put your left hand on your ankle and your right hand on the ceiling.

◆ Keep breathing for 3-5 times and practice on the other side.

Note: It is more important to maintain the extended length of the spine than to keep the arms down to the height of the legs or point to the floor.

5. Ascending dog style

◆ Lie on the floor, with your legs stretched back and your toes touching the ground;

◆ Inhale and push the ground with both hands. Inhale, stretch your arms and lift your upper body;

◆ Open your fingers, stabilize your shoulders and keep your knees off the ground;

◆ Keep breathing 3-5 times.

Note: the scapula is adducted, do not squeeze the back neck or shrug, and tighten the core. You can kneel freely to reduce the tension in your back.

6. Down Dog Style

◆ Kneel down, lift your hips, straighten your legs and put your feet on the ground;

◆ The palms are shoulder width apart, the feet are hip width apart, and the spine is stretched;

◆ Keep breathing 3-5 times.

Note: In order to relieve the pressure on the wrist, you can open your fingers and grasp the mat with your fingertips. Press the heel as far as possible to the floor, but don't push hard.

7. Half pigeon style

◆ The left leg is forward, the left knee is bent, the right leg is backward, and the instep is attached to the ground;

Bend your elbows with your palms on the ground and your head on the ground.

◆ Keep breathing for 3-5 times and practice on the other side.

Note: Try to keep your right hip close to the mat. If lifted from the floor, the left foot is slightly close to the body.

8. Sit down and fold forward

◆ Sit down, stretch your legs and move back and forth;

◆ Keep your back straight and stretch your spine;

◆ Keep breathing 3-5 times.

Note: It is more important to keep the spine long and flat than to keep the knees completely straight. You can bend your knees to straighten your back.

Practicing yoga can rediscover peace and rebuild the good habit of enjoying peace.