Diuretics and Diets

Diuretics are combination of drugs that are provided to support the body remove extra fluid through the kidneys. The main purpose of such drugs is to treat hypertension or high blood pressure, kidney difficulties, liver problem, congestive heart failure, glaucoma, idiopathic intracranial hypertension and so on. Diuretics and diets can help you in alleviating fluid retention. Apart from prescriptive diuretics, some other types of diuretics are also available in this world. To know more on them, read below carefully.

Health benefits of diuretics and diets

• This diet program helps you to reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension.
  
  
• It assists in lowering fluid pressure inside the eyeball among patients having trouble with glaucoma.
  
  
• This program also lowers increased cerebrospinal fluid pressure in patients who are suffering from idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
  
  
• Diuretics and diets also lower bloating and trouble linked with fluid retention in the premenstrual stage of woman’s monthly cycle.

Essential foods in diuretics diet

• Celery seed (and plant)
• Parsley
• Dandelion
• Juniper berries
• Asparagus
• Artichoke
• Melon
• Watercress
• Tea
• Coke
• Large amount of animal-based protein.

Diuretics diet and premenstrual syndrome

If you are suffering from PMS a lot, try the below diet plan. It will surely ease bloating and headache.

• Try to eat little amounts of starchy carbohydrates, for example breads, rice and so on.
• Say no to salt or salty food items.
• Drink lots of water and herbal tea.
• Try to include herbs as much as possible in your diet list.
• Stay away from sugary foods.
• Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables

Diuretics diet Sample Menu

Breakfast
Low fat natural yogurt with fresh fruit

Lunch
Asparagus soup
Slice of whole grain bread
Orange

Dinner
Serving of baked chicken (with garlic and lemon juice)
Steamed broccoli and carrot
Little amount of banana and slice of melon





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