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By Kristie Leong MD on July 3rd, 2009

Four Foods That are Natural Diuretics

Do you experience fluid retention and bloating premenstrually? While there are prescription diuretics to relieve this problem, they often lower potassium levels. Here are four foods that have mild diuretic properties.

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By egypt33 on April 19th, 2009

What is Best to Avoid: Salt or Sugar?

A usual diet that contains no salt, brings about 2-4 grams of salt per day from foods. nine grams of salt retain one liter of water into the body, which circulates through the arteries increasing blood pressure, or pass through the walls of capillaries under the skin, forming edemas when it can not be eliminated naturally throw the kidneys.