Jun 28 2024 36 mins
In this episode, Caileen and Ryan discuss various strategies to reduce water retention. They cover topics such as hydration levels, sodium intake, movement, compression wear, and dandelion root tea. They emphasize the importance of staying hydrated, being aware of sodium levels, staying active, and managing stress. They also mention that hormonal fluctuations can contribute to water retention in women. Overall, they provide 5 practical tips for managing and reducing water retention.
Key Points:
- Water retention can be a sign of an underlying issue in the body and can cause discomfort.
- Checking hydration levels is important, and drinking enough water can help reduce water retention.
- Thirst is a good indicator of dehydration, and listening to your body's thirst signals is crucial.
- The amount of water needed varies for each individual and can be influenced by factors such as activity level and dietary choices.
- Being mindful of water intake throughout the day and making up for missed hydration can help manage water retention. Stay hydrated to reduce water retention
- Be mindful of sodium intake and its impact on water retention
- Stay active and incorporate movement to promote circulation and reduce water retention
- Consider using compression wear to improve circulation
- Dandelion root tea may help with water retention, but its taste may not be pleasant
- Manage stress levels as it can contribute to water retention
- Hormonal fluctuations can also cause water retention in women
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:29 - Topic of the Day: Water Retention
03:19 - Macros Item: Sour Patch Oreos
09:14 - Understanding Water Retention and Its Impact on the Body
10:56 - The Importance of Hydration in Reducing Water Retention
12:09 - Listening to Your Body's Thirst Signals
12:58 - The Individualized Nature of Water Intake
14:29 - Managing Water Retention Through Consistent Hydration
16:09 - The Importance of Hydration
18:56 - The Role of Movement in Reducing Water Retention
19:16 - Using Compression Wear for Circulation
20:26 - Exploring Dandelion Root Tea for Water Retention
25:18 - Stress Management and Water Retention
29:03 - Hormonal Fluctuations and Water Retention
34:56 - Conclusion