Home Remedies July, 2014 | Page 34

20 Foot Edema Foot edema is a condition in which the body collects an abnormal amount of fluid in the tissues, which causes swelling and puffiness in the foot. Edema usually appears in the ankles, feet, and legs. The excess water retention is caused by standing for too long, menstruation, pregnancy, hormone levels, obesity, older age, injury, and more. Home Remedies for Foot Edema Put cabbage leafs on the feet (very good for pregnant woman ) Eat cooked rice daily. Put cucumbers strips on the foot, put potato slices on the cucumbers and bandage. Boil corncob hairs in 2 cups of water, drink during the day. 32