Salt is the most versatile food flavoring. Its history goes back several thousand years. Almost no dish is cooked without it. In addition to the fact that salt makes the taste of foods and dishes more pronounced, our existence is impossible without it. It is no coincidence that salt was once the equivalent of money and was an extremely expensive commodity. The word salary itself means "salary." At the time of Lomonosov in Abyssinia, you could buy a slave for four small pieces of salt.
What's so special about her? Salt is 39.4% sodium and 60.6% chlorine. Sodium is a cation without which life is impossible. It participates in maintaining acid-base balance, ensures the constancy of osmotic pressure, without it, water-salt metabolism in the cells of the body is impossible, the movement of glucose and amino acids through the cell membranes, the normal transmission of nerve impulses and the work of muscles, heart, kidneys, as well as the assimilation of nutrients small intestine. Chlorine is necessary for the breakdown of fats; without it, hydrochloric acid, the main component of gastric juice, cannot be formed. Without chlorine, urea is not excreted from the body, the central nervous system does not work, nervous tissue does not form, the reproductive system does not function.
However, everything is good in moderation. The active development of fast food chains, the use of stabilizers and other food additives has led to the fact that the average Russian consumes much more salt than his body needs. Due to its excess, excess water accumulates in the body, as a result of which edema appears, blood pressure rises, the development of diabetes, hypertension is provoked, as well as hated cellulite, which is extremely difficult to get rid of. In addition, salt deposits on the joints lead to severe pain. It is also important that excessive consumption of sodium, which is part of the salt, leads to the loss of calcium. And this has the most negative consequences for our body - teeth and bone tissues are destroyed, muscle spasms occur, the nervous system suffers, not only osteoporosis develops, but also a variety of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
How to remove excess salt from the body? Folk methods of removing salt from the body will effectively and safely cope with the problem.
Drinking plenty of fluids
The ardent enemy of salt is water. It is she who is a great way to get rid of excess salt, and also the most popular method of treating mild hypernatremia - excess sodium in the blood. The salt gradually dissolves in the water you drink and is excreted from the body. Therefore, the amount of water entering the body should be directly proportional to the amount of salt consumed. Throughout the day, water should be drunk evenly in order to avoid a sharp drop in pressure in the cells of the body. It is not recommended to drink a lot of water at a time (more than 2 liters) - this can cause a deficiency of sodium and other elements and lead to a sharp deterioration in well-being.
Physical exercises
This method is no less effective than the previous one, however, here you have to literally sweat a lot to achieve the desired effect. Physical activity makes us sweat a lot, it is through sweat that excess salt leaves the body. You've probably noticed that sometimes sweat leaves white streaks on clothes. This is the excess salt, from which the body happily gets rid of. However, when exercising intensively, remember to drink water to replenish the supply of beneficial trace elements in the body.
It is best to remove salt from cardio training, where you have to move very actively. These include running, brisk walking, and cycling.
Reducing consumption of table salt
In order to normalize the salt content in the body, it is necessary to reduce its intake. Table salt (NaCl) can be retained in the body for 24 hours. The maximum daily intake of salt is 15 g. It will need to be halved until the body gets rid of its excess. As a rule, this happens in a day or two. Since many foods already contain a small amount of natural salt, give up the habit of adding salt to ready meals and adding salt during cooking. A salt-free diet is also an excellent solution. To maintain the achieved effect, no more than 2-3 grams should be consumed per day. table salt. This is especially true for those who retain water in the body and those who are worried about high blood pressure.
Natural diuretics
Our health is always guarded by food and drinks, the use of which will help remove excess salt from the body. These include green leafy vegetables, asparagus, onions, and beets. Tea and coffee have a similar effect - drinks containing "diuretic" caffeine. But, it should be borne in mind that any diuretics, including coffee and tea, flush calcium and other essential elements from the body.
It's important to know
If you are puzzled by the issue of removing excess salt from the body, before proceeding with active actions, we advise you to consult a doctor. Consultation with a specialist is especially important if you suffer from hypertension or chronic water retention, heart disease, diabetes and kidney failure.
Remember that any diuretics can be actively used no more than two days in a row, and better - every other day no more than three times a week. Otherwise, it can lead to dehydration. In addition, in order to prevent the deficiency of vitamins and minerals, it is necessary to eat food and drink mineral-rich water every day, which contains potassium, calcium, magnesium and other essential elements for the body, the loss of which can lead to poor health.
Proper nutrition is of key importance in the treatment of diseases associated with changes in the water-salt balance in the body.
A nutritionist for each patient develops a separate personal therapeutic diet.
All people prone to salt deposition are advised to follow two basic rules.
For people who suffer from it, the correct diet is both a means that helps to avoid exacerbation and a useful therapy.
Balance is a basic nutritional requirement for people with gout. Meals are recommended to be taken in frequent, but small portions. In addition, once a week, it is necessary to do a fasting day, while meals should consist of milk-containing food, fruit and vegetable mixtures.
Prohibited foods for gout
- Canned food of any kind (meat or fish)
- Fried meat and smoked meats
- Liver, kidneys
- Meat broths and hot spices (excluding bay leaves)
- Alcoholic drinks, coffee, cocoa, chocolate
- Lard and sausage
- Boiled fish or meat
- Celery, radish, spinach, cauliflower
- Mushrooms and legumes
Allowed foods for gout
The list is quite extensive. Here are just a few products: tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, carrots, beets, cheese, cottage cheese, squid, shrimps, oranges, nuts, honey, cereals. It is permissible to use mineral waters with a slightly alkaline reaction, a variety of juices (especially lingonberry and cranberry), compotes (primarily from rose hips, but without sugar).
What foods remove salt?
Salt-removing products can be safely called nutritional wizards. The main advantage of these products is that they are able to constrain, deprive of physical activity, remove from our body salts of heavy metals that are extremely dangerous for its health. These products help to remove toxic substances from our body, and with regular treatment, completely normalize metabolic processes in the body.
1. Potatoes - given the presence of a large amount of starch in it, it makes it an irreplaceable absorber of toxic substances.
By drawing in toxins, starch removes them along with digestive waste.
2. Seaweed - contains special substances, the name of which is alginates and they have a neutralizing effect on toxic substances, and also have a beneficial effect on their early removal from the body.
3. Bay leaf - very well helps to get rid of excess salts.
The cooking method is as follows.
We take five grams of bay leaves and pour 300 ml of boiling water. We bring all this to a boil and keep on low heat for five minutes. After that, pour into a teapot and leave for a couple - three hours, then filter. It is recommended to use this infusion in small sips, evenly distributing the entire amount for half a day. Frequent urination may occur as a side effect. This treatment is carried out for three days.
Caution - the infusion of bay leaf is contraindicated for use in diseases of the stomach, liver, kidneys.
4. Beetroot - binds and inerts heavy metal compounds and removes them naturally.
5. Rice - is a unique storehouse of useful and healing qualities. It binds salts and toxins and removes them away, restores the natural metabolism and supplies the body with the fiber and other nutrients it needs so much. Rice is used as a remedy for the accumulation of salts in the body, disruption of the digestive system or in case of poisoning. extremely useful and public event.
The cooking method is as follows. We take one tablespoon of rice and soak it in cold water overnight. In the morning, cook without salt and cool a little. It is recommended to consume the resulting mass on an empty stomach four hours before eating. If there is a great desire, it is possible to make this day a fasting day by including one glass of boiled rice, several apples and apple juice in the further menu. This regular morning rice cleanse should be done for a week. The cleansing mechanism is not complicated. Under the influence of water, the grain of rice is covered with porous pits, with the help of which it draws in salts.
Caution - when peeling with rice, it is forbidden to consume spicy, fatty and salty foods. In consultation with the doctor, the use of potassium-containing preparations and various vitamins is permissible.
6. Cones (pine, spruce). They contain a special substance that separates the salt deposits from the tissues, breaks the connection between them, that is, it dissolves the substances that connected the tissues and the salt deposits. A decoction of cones is prepared like this. In the evening, soak the cone in 200 ml of water. In the morning we boil the infusion for five minutes, remove from heat, remove the cone and add boiled water to 200 ml. You need to consume half a glass before going to bed for one month. A combination of treatment with two decoctions of rice and coniferous is allowed.
Caution - since the process of removing excess salts is rather intensive, our body also loses potassium salts with them, which are necessary for normal functioning. Given this fact, one should avoid a lack of potassium in the body. To do this, after the tenth day of the course, you should start using honey, one teaspoonful several times a day. It is permissible to use potatoes, apples, dried apricots.
All of the above salt-removing products natural, affect the body gently and naturally. Despite this, before starting treatment, it is recommended to visit an appropriate nutritionist specialist in order to personally discuss all the details of the process of your wellness treatment.
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Salt deposits are a concern for many, especially towards the onset of old age. Timely use of simple and affordable traditional medicine will help to effectively remove excess substances from the body and thereby prevent diseases that result from an excess of heavy salts.
Description of the problem
The opinion that the amount of table salt consumed daily in food directly affects salt deposition is erroneous. Factors due to which a substance accumulates in the body include:
- Heredity - the substances that make up the protein are not completely oxidized in the digestive system, which leads to the deposition of salts.
- Improper diet - overeating and eating too spicy food, as well as a lot of meat.
- Diseases of the excretory system (in particular, kidney disease, which are accompanied by impaired urination: hydronephrosis, polycystic, nephropathy).
- Lack of physical activity.
- Unfavorable ecological situation in the place of residence.
- Addiction to smoking and drinking alcohol.
There are three main types of salts that can accumulate in the human body:
- White alkaline salts (phosphates, carbonates). It is they who often cause osteochondrosis, characterized by the appearance of heaviness in the head, pain in the back of the head, neck and back. As a rule, such substances are deposited in the upper part of the body, first of all, the spine suffers.
- Uric acid salts (urates). Their excess leads to gout, which affects both the joints of the legs and the tissues of the lower body.
- Oxalates. They can accumulate anywhere in the body: in joints, bones, vascular walls. These salts are the most difficult to remove because of their increased hardness.
To determine for yourself which salts are too much in the body, you need to collect morning urine in a glass container and leave it for a day. The next day, you need to see what kind of sediment formed on the walls of the jar:
- white - excess of carbonates;
- the formation of mucus, followed by the precipitation of a crystalline rod-shaped sediment - phosphates;
- reddish crystals - urates;
- dark crystals - oxalates.
Removing salts from the body using folk methods
Products that help remove deposits of any kind
Hot water
The simplest, most affordable and mild method that has no contraindications: you need to drink a glass of hot water in small sips in the morning (before breakfast). It is effective for getting rid of all types of salts except oxalates.
Rice is an affordable way to remove salts from the body To use rice to cleanse the body, it will need to be prepared by getting rid of gluten - so the product will acquire a porous structure, which will allow it to more efficiently absorb excess salts. To do this, take 3 kilograms of rice, place in a saucepan of a suitable size and rinse for about half an hour under running water. This must be done every day for a week. When the water remains clear and clear after rinsing, the rice can be used. Dry it and put it in a paper bag.
Prepare a product with cereals as follows: take 1 tablespoon of rice, cook it for 20 minutes in boiling water, stirring occasionally, and do not forget to change the water at least once. When the rice is done, rinse it and consume it on an empty stomach. You can eat and drink only after 4 hours, otherwise the method will lose its effectiveness: the product will begin to absorb not excess salts, but those substances that are contained in the food consumed. Rice cleansing course - 2 months.
Buckwheat flour
Grind buckwheat in a coffee grinder, pour 2 tablespoons of the resulting flour with 1 glass of kefir and leave to infuse overnight. Drink this simple drink 15 minutes after waking up. Repeat the reception until the condition improves.
Bird bile
Any poultry bile (chicken, duck, goose or turkey) is suitable for removing salts. It is used as follows: 5 drops of bile are dripped onto a ball made of bread crumb and consumed half an hour after a meal. The tool is used 3 times a day. Make sure that the amount of bile taken per day does not exceed 30 drops, that is, you need to consume no more than 6 bread balls: for example, 3 after breakfast and the same amount after lunch.
Bay leaf helps get rid of all types of salts Place 30 medium sheets in a thermos, pour 2 cups of boiling water and leave overnight. By morning, the healing infusion will be ready; divide it into 3 servings and consume them within 3 consecutive days (drink the product in small sips). You can repeat the three-day course no more than once every six months.
Honey
You will need 1 liter of liquid honey and 1 kg of raisins. Eat these ingredients on an empty stomach every other day: for example, today 100 g of honey, and tomorrow - the same amount of raisins. The course of admission is 20 days (it is enough to take it once a year).
You can prepare a compress to get rid of salts in the joints: dilute a tablespoon of honey in three tablespoons of vinegar, spread on the joint, cover with a cabbage leaf and insulate with a scarf superimposed on top. Keep the compress until the leaf is dry. Repeat the procedure regularly for 21 days.
Methods with herbs and other plants to remove different types of salts
Phosphates
- Chop one inflorescence of wild carrots, pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew. Divide the resulting composition into 4 parts and consume in small sips during the day before meals. The result will be noticeable within a week.
- Take a few shoots of a young pear, chop, place in a suitable saucepan and add 3 liters of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Then let it brew for 20 minutes and strain - the medicine is ready. Take it instead of tea for a month, then take a break for a week and resume treatment.
Uric acid salts
Oxalates
Contraindications
Some treatments for salt deposits have contraindications that must be considered when planning a course of treatment:
- bay leaf: pregnancy, lactation, diabetes mellitus, peptic ulcer, tendency to constipation;
- rice: bowel disease, a tendency to constipation;
- honey: individual intolerance;
- buckwheat flour: individual intolerance, chronic renal failure, use with caution in exacerbations of stomach diseases;
- black radish juice: acute gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the cardiovascular system and recent heart attacks, kidney problems;
- parsley juice: pregnancy, kidney inflammation, parsley allergy;
- carrot juice: stomach ulcer, gastritis with high acidity, carefully use the product for diabetes;
- strawberry juice: gastritis with high acidity, chronic appendicitis, pregnancy.
Diet
Since diet directly affects both the likelihood of salt deposits and how quickly you can get rid of them, you need to pay attention to which foods are recommended and which are best avoided. First of all, you should give up fast food, semi-finished products, salty, smoked and spicy. It is necessary to eat food often and in small portions. In order for the body to cleanse itself of salts faster, it is important to drink plenty of water, which helps dissolve and flush out excess substances. It is also required to take into account the prevailing type of deposits in the body and adhere to the following rules:
- Phosphate salts: limit the use of dairy products, introduce more bread, eggs, cereals, vegetables and fruits into the diet.
- Oxalates. Foods containing large amounts of oxalic acid (such as rhubarb, figs, cocoa and chocolate) are prohibited. Dishes such as aspic and jelly should also not be eaten. It is recommended to eat more apples, grapes, pears and plums.
- Urates: Eating red meat from animals, liver and kidneys is the cause of this type of salt accumulation, so exclude them from the menu (like broths). Fasting days will be useful, during which it is advisable to eat apples, cucumbers, watermelons and potatoes.
Table salt, which we all eat, is not directly related to salt deposits, which was already mentioned earlier. However, its excess leads to the fact that excess fluid begins to linger in the body, and this reduces the effectiveness of the methods used to get rid of excess substances. When consuming, adhere to the norm, which is 5-6 g per day.
Using certain remedies also involves making dietary changes. If bay leaf is used, then it is recommended to adhere to a vegetarian diet and give up alcohol - this will help avoid intoxication of the body. By the third week of rice therapy, weakness and dizziness may appear, due to the fact that the product takes not only salt from the body, but also potassium. You can replenish the reserves of this essential element by eating foods with its high content: for example, drinking tea with viburnum instead of regular tea.
Traditional medicine recipes are effective means to get rid of salt deposits. When combined with a healthy diet and enough physical activity, regular use of suitable methods can help you avoid the risk of excess salt build-up in your body.
Salt (sodium chloride) is necessary for the normal functioning of organs and systems of the body, however, when its amount becomes excessive and a failure occurs, negative consequences arise. In these cases, the excess salt must be removed immediately. For this purpose, you can use both folk and medication. When the body is working properly, it easily removes excess salt on its own, preventing it from being deposited. When the mechanism that maintains a healthy metabolism does not cope with its work, an imbalance occurs in the body and the amount of salt becomes excessive. As a result, excess sodium chloride begins to be deposited in various organs and tissues, leading to disturbances in their work and worsening the general condition of the patient. In some cases, this can even be fatal.
According to medical statistics, today a person consumes about 20 g of salt during the day, while the recommended dose is 2.5 g. Thus, getting rid of excess sodium chloride, the body is constantly working to the limit. It is for this reason that very often situations arise when he cannot cope with excessive load.
What functions does salt perform in the body?
Salt plays a very important role in the human body. Without it, a whole series of processes in the body are completely impossible. The presence of salt is provided by:
- the production of hydrochloric acid, which is part of the gastric juice and without which it is impossible to digest food;
- transmission of nerve impulses - only in the presence of sodium ions entering the body along with salt, there is a fast and complete transmission of nerve impulses to the brain;
- muscle activity - muscle fibers use sodium ions for normal life, without them muscle tissue atrophy develops;
- saturation of the body with oxygen - sodium chloride, which is part of the blood, provides a full-fledged gas exchange.
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Considering all of the above, it is obvious that giving up salt is absolutely unacceptable, but at the same time, you should not put too much on it, many times exceeding the recommended daily allowance. According to doctors, the amount of salt consumed per day, which does not cause serious harm to health, can reach 10 g, but this is the limit.
What can cause excessive salt accumulation in the body
In order for the process of pathological salt accumulation in the body to begin, there must be reasons. Most often, this pathological condition is caused by the following factors:
- hereditary predisposition;
- diseases that cause metabolic disorders;
- diseases of the urinary system;
- improper nutrition;
- age-related changes;
- lack of physical activity.
All these reasons can occur in any person, and therefore it is imperative to monitor the level of salt in the body.
Which indicates the presence of excess salt in the body
The fact that the level of salt in the body is increased is indicated by a number of symptoms. When they appear, you should immediately take a blood test to determine how much salt exceeds the norm, and start treatment. You can find out about an elevated salt level if the following symptoms are observed:
- Thirst... With high salt levels, the balance of fluid in the body is significantly disturbed. As a result, water from the cells constantly goes into the blood, which leads to thirst. The brain, despite the fact that the body receives a sufficient volume of fluid, constantly fixes its lack in cells and requires replenishment.
- Edema... This symptom occurs due to the fault of the first, because water entering the body in excess and not having time to be excreted leads to edema.
- Craving for salty... Despite the fact that there is already too much salt in the body, salty foods seem bland. Salt at an increased level of salt is inadequately perceived by the taste buds, and normally salted foods seem bland. The more salt there is in the body, the more it must be in foods in order to feel their taste.
- High blood pressure... With an excessive concentration of salt in the body, significant fluid retention occurs. As a result, water enters the bloodstream in too much and, giving an increased load on the vessels, provokes an increase in pressure.
At the beginning of the disease, the symptoms are not very pronounced and gradually increase. As a result, many patients begin to worry about their health only when the condition has already deteriorated significantly.
Complications of high salt levels in the body
Against the background of the fact that excess salt is deposited in tissues and organs, various lesions occur, which in some cases can even lead to the death of the patient. In medical practice, the following complications of this pathological condition are most often observed:
- Urolithiasis disease. Due to the fact that with an increased level of salt, calcium begins to be washed out of the body, its level in the urine rises. Part of it settles in the kidneys and ureters, initially in the form of sand, which gradually turns into a stone. It is the increased salt level in the body that is the main reason for the formation of stones.
- Osteoporosis. Since salt provokes the leaching of calcium from bone tissues, they begin to weaken and become thinner. The overwhelming majority of patients with osteoporosis have an increased level of salt in the body.
- Deformation of the joints. As a result of the fact that excess salt settles in the body of the joint, its gradual deformation occurs. The salt causes the joint to squeeze out. The most striking example of this is the bones on the legs, when the joint of the base of the big toe suffers from salt.
- Stomach cancer. This terrible ailment is provoked by the fact that hydrochloric acid, due to a significant amount of salt, begins to be produced incorrectly and, as a result, leads to organ damage. If you have excess salt in your body, your risk of disease increases by 10%.
Given the serious consequences of the disease, it should be treated from the very first day of detection.
Medicines for removing salt from the body
For a long time, doctors have developed medicines that can be successfully used to remove excess salt from the body. To solve the problem, patients are prescribed:
- Dikrasin 1... This agent improves metabolic processes in the tissues of the joint, promotes the dissolution of deposited salts and their gradual elimination from the body.
- Atofan... The medicine helps relieve swelling and reduce thirst. In addition, it activates the urinary system and accelerates the release of excess salt.
- Urisan... This diuretic is used not only to get rid of excess fluid in the body, but also to improve metabolic processes. Under its influence, the cleansing of the body from salt is accelerated and the development of urolithiasis is prevented.
All these drugs are safe and, in the absence of contraindications and correct use, cannot harm the body and have any unwanted side effects.
Folk remedies recipes for high salt levels
- Sunflower root does an excellent job with excess salt in the body. In order to carry out the treatment, it is enough to simply brew 50 g of finely chopped plant root with 1 liter of boiling water. Having infused the composition for 30 minutes, it should be drunk instead of tea throughout the day. The maximum daily dose of the drug is 3 liters. They use this medicine for 4 weeks. Positive changes in the state appear already on the 10th day of therapy.
- The tendrils of grapes successfully dissolve and remove salts from the body. For treatment, take 1 teaspoon of high-quality chopped mustache and brew with 1 glass of boiling water. Then the composition is insisted, covered with a lid and wrapped in a terry towel, for 30 minutes. After this time, the infusion is filtered off. They drink the resulting medicine in 1/4 cup 4 times a day, regardless of the time of eating. The course of treatment is 1 month. Improvement should begin as early as the second week of taking the drug.
- Buckwheat soaked with kefir is an ideal remedy against high salt levels in the body. In order to get rid of the disease, it is necessary to pour 2 tablespoons of cereals in the evening with 1 glass of kefir with a fat content of 1%. After that, the composition is placed in the refrigerator. In the morning, buckwheat will be soft and swollen. It is required to use it for breakfast. The duration of this treatment is 1 week. During this period, all excess salt, which has not yet passed into the state of crystals, will be excreted from the body. As a preventive measure, it is advisable to take such a remedy once a month.
- Orange juice is an ideal helper in the fight against excess salt in the body. In order to carry out the treatment, you should drink at least 4 glasses of freshly squeezed juice daily without added sugar. If you are not allergic to honey, you should dissolve 1 teaspoon of this medicinal product in a glass of juice. The course of such a delicious therapy lasts for 1 month.
- A decoction of bay leaves is a very powerful medicine against excess salt in the body. In order to cope with the problem, you need to take 5 large leaves and pour 500 ml of water. Next, the dishes with the composition should be put on fire and, bringing to a boil, boil the preparation over low heat for 20 minutes. After the broth has cooled, the leaves are removed from it. Take the remedy 1 sip 3 times a day before meals.
- Blackcurrant leaves will also be very helpful in getting rid of excess salt. This requires 5 tablespoons of dried and crushed leaves, pour 1 liter of water, which has just boiled, and insist in a thermos for 60 minutes. Further, the composition should be filtered with gauze folded several times. You need to take it 5 glasses a day for 1 month. This infusion helps dissolve salt and activate the process of urination and urination.
- Fresh cucumbers can be great helpers in fighting excess salt. For treatment for 2 months, the patient needs to consume a cucumber cocktail. For its preparation, 1 large cucumber is peeled and chopped in a blender, adding 2 medium-sized sprigs of dill. After the resulting mass is poured with 1 glass of kefir with a fat content of 3.2%. Having mixed the composition well, they drink it on an empty stomach. The course of such treatment is 45 days. In the event that the patient has serious pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, it is better to refuse such treatment.
Prevention of increased salt content in the body
In order not to test your body for strength and not to expose yourself to excess salt, it is worth getting to know the prophylactic agents against this condition. To prevent pathology, doctors today advise:
- the use of salt is not more than the recommended rate;
- inclusion of fresh vegetable juices in the daily diet;
- inclusion of fresh fruit juices in the daily diet;
- the use of fermented milk products;
- the use of potatoes (due to its high starch content, it easily absorbs and removes excess salt from the body);
- daily use of at least 8 glasses of pure non-carbonated water;
- daily physical activity for at least 90 minutes a day;
- refusal from products such as chips and crackers purchased in the store (in them the salt concentration significantly exceeds the recommended norm);
- the use of dried fruits.
All these simple steps will help not only prevent an increase in salt levels in the body, but also protect against many diseases, as well as increase immunity. Given this, prevention should be resorted to not only to prevent the formation of excess salt in the body, but also for general strengthening.
Removing salts from the body is a difficult task that requires an integrated approach. To get rid of the problem, doctors prescribe special drugs and procedures, and recommend using traditional medicine recipes.
A healthy body is able to independently remove salts and all harmful substances that disrupt its functioning. Sometimes this process goes wrong. This leads to the accumulation of salt.
The reasons that provoke failures in the elimination of harmful substances are called the following conditions:
- pathology of the kidneys, liver;
- intoxication of the body, which happens with poisoning or with any infectious disease;
- frequent alcohol consumption;
- improper nutrition;
- age-related changes;
- sedentary lifestyle.
Salt accumulates evenly throughout the body, which negatively affects the functioning of many organs and systems.
Symptoms
Excessive salt deposition in the human body is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Constant thirst. Due to the accumulation of sodium, an imbalance in the water balance occurs. As a result, the cells begin to lose fluid. It is quite difficult to restore the water deficit, even if the volume of its consumption is increased.
- Swelling. The increase in the amount of salt in the body leads to the accumulation of fluid in the tissues. This is what provokes pronounced swelling, which is mainly localized on the limbs.
- Bloating. This is due to the accumulation of fluid in the tissues and provokes a feeling of heaviness and fatigue. The phenomenon poses a danger to humans, since the volume of circulating blood increases, which creates an increased burden on the heart.
- Cravings for excess salt intake. Eating salted food dulls the taste buds. Therefore, over time, a person feels the need for food with a high salt content.
- The development of hypertension. Excessive salt in the body impairs kidney function. Because of this, excess fluid accumulates in the human body, which creates stress on the heart and increases blood pressure. As a result, the walls of the vessels are deformed, which impairs the blood supply to the tissues.
Possible complications
If the accumulated salts are not removed in a timely manner, the following complications may appear:
- Osteoporosis. Excessive salt content in the body negatively affects bone tissue and joints... Their condition worsens, which is observed against the background of a decrease in calcium levels.
- The appearance of kidney stones. Associated with the accumulation of salt in the body. It is deposited in the kidneys, which leads to the formation of stones.
- Stomach cancer. It develops due to constant irritation of the mucous membrane with excessively salty food.
How to get rid of excess salt
Treatment of excess salt in the human body should be comprehensive. To achieve a positive effect, it is necessary to change the lifestyle to a more correct one and adjust the diet.
Nutrition principles
You can flush excess salt out of your body by changing your diet. First of all, it is necessary to increase the volume of consumed water - from 1.5 to 3 liters. Volume depends on gender, weight and physical activity. You should also limit your salt intake. At first, you can completely abandon it. Subsequently, a diet for removing excess from the body implies taking 1-2 g of salt per day.
Throughout the day, you need to eat small portions, give preference to healthy foods, and refuse the following:
- fatty and fried dishes seasoned with a lot of spices;
- fast food;
- canned and pickled foods;
- semi-finished products;
- carbonated drinks;
- coffee, tea.
It is recommended to replace regular table salt with sea salt. It is healthier and contains a large amount of minerals.
Moderate physical activity
One of the prerequisites for feeling great is regular physical activity. Intense sweating helps to remove salts from the body. With regular moderate physical activity, the first positive results will be visible within 1-2 months.
For the average person, a daily workout of 30 minutes will suffice. Moderate exercise is recommended. Dancing, cycling, and pool activities are also helpful.
Eating diuretic products
Products with a mild diuretic effect will help to cleanse the body of accumulated salt and excess fluid. These include any green vegetables, beets, onions, citrus fruits. They are especially useful raw. Vegetables and fruits can be eaten whole or made into juices. 
Drug treatment
Cleansing the body from excess salt can be carried out medically. But it is forbidden to prescribe any drugs on your own. The choice of drugs is made by the doctor based on the existing pathologies. You can treat excess salt in the body with the following drugs:
The use of folk remedies
It is quite easy to remove salts from the body with folk remedies. For home treatment, you can use one of the following recipes.
Rice
The use of a rice diet to cleanse the body of salts gives excellent results if you follow all the recommendations. You can use one of the recipes:
- Three tablespoons of ordinary rice are poured with a liter of cool water. The mixture should be infused overnight. In the morning, excess liquid is drained and fresh water is added. Rice is put on low heat for 5 minutes. After that, the cereals are washed again and set to cook again for 5 minutes. It is necessary to carry out four such cycles. It is advisable to use the resulting rice porridge warm (about 3 hours after cooking).
- A tablespoon of rice should be soaked in cold water and infused overnight. In the morning, the porridge is boiled without adding salt and eaten on an empty stomach. Breakfast is only allowed after 4 hours.
Treatment of salt deposits with rice should last 10 days. During this period, it is recommended to include dried fruits, fresh vegetables and fruits in the diet.
Juices and drinks
The withdrawal of excess salts from the body will occur if you use special drinks for treatment:
Other traditional medicine recipes
The following recipes are very effective:
It is easy to get rid of salts accumulated in the body if you combine the proposed recipes with traditional methods. Alternative treatment is approved by doctors, but before using it, you need to consult with specialized specialists.
