Loading...

Q&A
11:48 AM | 27-12-2018
Report Hide

Hi… I think I am gaining weight due to water retention. What should I do?


Write an answer...

The answers posted here are for educational purposes only. They cannot be considered as replacement for a medical 'advice’ or ‘prescription’. ...The question asked by users depict their general situation, illness, or symptoms, but do not contain enough facts to depict their complete medical background. Accordingly, the answers provide general guidance only. They are not to be interpreted as diagnosis of health issues or specific treatment recommendations. Any specific changes by users, in medication, food & lifestyle, must be done through a real-life personal consultation with a licensed health practitioner. The views expressed by the users here are their personal views and Wellcure claims no responsibility for them.

Read more
Post as Anonymous User
4 Answers

11:46 AM | 27-12-2018
Report

Relook at your salt intake (especially iodised, chemical salt).

Salt entered our food systems, more for taste and offers no nutrition.  In fact in terms of natural health, it is considered a foodless food. The manufacturing process and iodisation of salt has further complicated the various elements that enter our system along with salt.

In today’s world, after sugar, this is a leading additive in every processed food item (as it works as a preservative & stabilizer) so much that even after reading the labels, it difficult to eliminate this.

Salt is caustic to the sensitive inner tissues of the body & the cell structure hence water is retained within the body to neutralize its acidic effect.  The body works furiously to eliminate the salt, but when is unable to do so deposits across body fluids. This actually artificially creates the signal of thirst too (Not sure if you getting that yet).

Water retention thus can be construed as the presence of salt in the body which it is unable to flush out.

Here is what you can do:

What to eliminate:

  • Processed packaged foods, outside meals, bottled sauces, pickles just about everything has a very high dose of salt – reduce them drastically (if not completely)

  • Replace white salt at home with Sendha namak, and Himalayan pink salt.

  • Reduce dairy, non-veg and grains intake – these heavy digesting foods hinder significantly with the process of elimination and make our body overwork.

Help Vote (5)
Comment (0)
Comment


11:48 AM | 27-12-2018
Report

Learn seeds and nuts based dips & chutneys – add them to salads (I found some interesting recipes on Wellcure website, recipes section…...you may want to explore).  This will not only fulfill your ‘fats’ need in natural forms (so you can reduce your oil and ghee intake) but also add that oomph to raw salads and mealtimes.

It will also help reduce your body’s salt craving significantly keeping you off processed foods.

Add a good dose of sun in your morning routine.  It just activates our hormone producing glands and thus benefit the various important functions of body.

Help Vote (1)
Comment (0)
Comment


11:48 AM | 27-12-2018
Report

The above answers capture it correctly.  A few additional notes:

  • Raw foods doesn’t mean you have to eat boring items – infact add salads with yummy dressings in every meal.  This will also balance your raw and cooked portions.

  • Instead of worrying about proteins, carbs, fats etc. look at foods as food groups.  The following is considered whole foods in natural forms:

    • Fruits

    • Vegetables

    • Sprouts

    • Legumes (soaked and sprouted best or in salads)

    • Nuts & seeds

    • Herbs

    • Grains – you can look to add variety through millets and lesser known grains jowar, bajra, ragi, makkai

  • You can consume veggies in salads, soups, steamed & stir fries, sabjis (don’t overcook)

  • Eat in right combination (and intuitively – you will notice you cannot overeat with natural foods)

    • Fruits to be had alone always! 30 minutes before a cooked meal or 2 hours after

    • Veggies go with other food groups easily including grains and meats

    • Grain, dairy and non veg are heavy and should not be combined. Instead combine them with veggies and raw salads or have alone.

    • Nuts can be eaten in meals (not with fruits) – so add them to daily salads, nut powders in dal, and night time as nut milks

Help Vote (1)
Comment (0)
Comment


11:47 AM | 27-12-2018
Report

Here are a few things you could adding

  • Add natural foods – this would include a high dose of fruits and vegetables in your daily/ weekly diet.  These easily digestible foods act as natural cleansers, provide the right enzymes, keep the body in balance and most importantly help body eliminate all the extra stuff we put in including salt.

  • They also instantly energise and hydrate the body.  They have an added advantage of curbing the sweet cravings too.

  • You could look at adding fruits early morning before your breakfast – do 2 / 3 rounds of fruits.  Eat what you enjoy and eat till you are full. You can do smoothies (without milk, just fruits) and juices also though consuming whole is best.

  • Have another round in the evening 4-7 pm.  In office carry whole fruits so that its always handy.  

  • Explore the concept of whole, local, seasonal and most importantly raw.

Help Vote (1)
Comment (0)
Comment

Weight
Scan QR code to download Wellcure App
Wellcure
'Come-In-Unity' Plan
READ MORE  
INVITE FRIENDS
Invite friends and earn
points after your friends join wellcure.

Cure Fatty Liver Naturally - 1 Month Healing Program | 16 Nov - 14 Dec 2024 | 4:30 Pm

Restore your liver health. Learn to treat fatty liver disease through a healing diet and lifestyle BOOK NOW @ ₹2,500/- ₹2,000/- Discounted price for first 20 bookings only! ‘Fatty liver' or Hepatic Steatosis happens when too much fat builds up in the liver Though alcohol is considered a common culprit, 38% of Indians have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ~ The Indian Express A key reason for developing fatty liver diseases is hidden in our lifestyles Diets rich in fast foods, low in nutritious natural foods, and inactive lifestyles have contributed vastly to the emergence of 'fatty liver disease'. Overuse of common OTC medicines can also contribute to liver damage. This program will help you understand the causes, symptoms and the natural diet-based solutions to heal liver, and reverse the effects of ‘fatty liver' Dr. Prashanthi Atluri and Natural Health Expert - Asha Shivaram will take you through your liver healing journey in


Raw Nutty Laddoos - Get Your Fats Naturally!

Nuts are great ways to add a variety of nutritional profile. Healthy Oils, Natural source of fats, calcium, and even fiber, there is no reason why not add them more. A wide variety of various nuts on a weekly basis will ensure you are never to worry ‘where is my protein and calcium coming from'! This delightfully easy recipe is sure a good one for the busy-bees who find it tough to spend much time in the kitchen.


Nutritious Snack: Raw Papaya Kebabs!

Full of nutrition and fibre, raw papaya has several health benefits. While the ripe papaya is a popular choice, raw papaya is not consumed by many people.  Here's a simple way to incorporate this easily available ingredient into your diet. Its simple to make and tastes yum too!


Dairy-free & Sugar-free Kheer With Sama Rice

Millets are great replacements for our staple grains of rice & wheat. They lend a huge variety to our palate, are easier to digest, and fill our mental ‘need' for grains for a filling meal. Here we have used the vrat ke chawal, barnyard millet also known as Sama chawal. This millet can replace rice in your usual meal, in dosa-idli batters and here in dessert in place of rice! To know where to order millets in NCR, clickhere.


Baked Spiral Potatoes With Vegan Parmesan- Dairy-free, Kid- Friendly!

This is a very popular snack, Twist potatoes or tornado fries are popular street food in South Korea. It is usually deep-fried or batter fried. A spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer brushed with various seasonings such as onion, cheese, or honey. It can be served as a snack or an accompaniment to a meal. Adding the cashew parmesan just makes it more wholesome.


Health, Freedom And Joy – Natural Living Through The Eyes Of A Child

Since childhood, Kavann started suffering from many allergies leading to chronic cough & cold and multiple accompanying health issues. After years of suppressing these through allopathic medicines and suffering from many health issues himself, Kavann's father was totally frustrated. His search for a way out led him to many people and a world of natural healing and living and learning from nature. Read this heartwarming story here. Kavann Singh 5 years Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh (Kavann's story as narrated by his father Prabhpreet Singh) This is the story of my 5-year-old son Kavann. His journey to health and liberation disrupted my societal conditioning and made me look at life with a child-like exuberance and curiosity for self-discovery. This is the story of how he healed from chronic coughs, colds, allergic bronchitis and gained his freedom by going back to nature. Early childhood plagued with health issues Kavann was born a healthy baby but


Makhana Sweet Potato Salad

We all know how beneficial is to have sweet potato, sweet potatoes it is loaded with vitamins and minerals as it is a seasonal vegetable it becomes all the healthier and beneficial and reaps the benefits this season. With high fibre content, it helps in digestion and relieves constipation. Even for women specifically who are fasting this should be part of your diet as it helps in relieving GUT issues.


Makhane Ki Kheer – Dairy-free!

Fox nuts or Makhana are known to be rich in nutrition. Makhane ki kheer is very popular as a dish made during fasts observed for festivals. Its usually made by frying nuts and makhana in ghee and adding refined sugar and thickening dairy milk. This dairy-free version is fabulous as a guilt-free healthy indulgence.


My Triumph Over Thyroid & Chronic Fatigue, Naturally Without Medicines

Sunmeet suffered from chronic fatigue & was diagnosed with thyroid. She didn't want to go the medicine route because she had closely seen a family member suffer from thyroid & related issues. A good advice from her doctor encouraged her to drop medicines & focus on change of lifestyle instead. She learnt about the connection between food & health from SHARAN (Sanctuary for Health & Reconnection to Animals and Nature). And from Victoria Boutenko, she learnt about the impact home & personal care products can have on our health. She now lives a life full of energy & illness-free, medicine-free. Here is her story. Sunmeet Taluja Marwaha 42 years, Head – Sales, dnata (Emirates group); Co-founder - Natuur Gurgaon Always feeling tired It started around 8 years ago, after my second child's birth in 2010. I started to feel chronically fatigued. Despite taking a healthy diet, dairy products every morning & evening and health supplemen


Raw Banana Tikki (cutlets)

Raw banana is common food item in the south and east of India. It is considered a good source of iron and is therefore good for inclusion in your meals regularly, especially for women and growing children. This recipe offers you the goodness of banana in a tasty snack way.


Makhana Munchies

Makhanas (fox nuts, lotus seeds) are the perfect healthy office snack. Stock them at your workplace!! This is also our go-to-carry snacks for the kids. Whether a trip to mall, or an evening out in park, this is a handy snack equally enjoyed by kids.