1. Keep moving
Promote healthy blood flow throughout your system by staying physically active regularly and steering clear of extended periods of sitting, which can cause fluid to gather in your ankles.
Kate suggested: “Exercise daily, even if this is just a walk, boosts circulation and reduces the fluid build up. There’s so many other benefits like boosting mood, making vitamin D from the sun and getting steps in too!”
2. Cook meals from fresh ingredients
Kate recommends steering clear of ready-made and processed foods laden with refined salt, as these can exacerbate swelling throughout your entire body.
She continued: “We do need salt but it’s better to avoid table salt which is processed and use a mineral rich sea salt that is unrefined instead. Eat a nutrient dense diet with antioxidants and real ingredients.”
3. Raise your legs above heart level
Should your ankles swell because of the heat, propping your feet up can prove helpful.
Kate explained: “When your feet are higher than your heart, it allows the fluid to drain. You could also put them on a chair if you don’t want them against a wall.”
4. Go barefoot on natural surfaces
It’s commonly understood that wearing constricting footwear can worsen foot swelling in hot conditions.
Kate recommended: “Allow your feet to breathe, walking barefoot without restrictive tight shoes. You’ll also get the added benefit of grounding too!”
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