10 Ways to Reduce Water Retention
Water Retention Method #8: Manage Stress
The American Institute of Stress has concluded that 77% of people in the United States experienced physical symptoms caused by stress. Stress should be handled in a healthy manner as it is scientifically proven to link to chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular, and more. When we are stressed, the cortisol hormone is released which has been linked to fluid retention. When stress levels are managed, the levels of cortisol and other hormones are normalized. Which means, managing stress will not only help prevent other diseases but will help maintain fluid balance in the body.
Ways to manage stress are through exercise, art therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, and more. Knowing how to deal with stress daily will help the body in both the short term and long term.
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