Natural diuretics that will help you

Zeenia Baria | TNN | Apr 4, 2016, 04.26 PM IST

Highlights

• Diuretics work by assisting the kidneys to eliminate extra sodium into your urine. When this takes place, your body is also working at removing away the extra water.

No matter how conscientious you are about what you eat and drink, every once in a while the body ends up retaining extra fluid that will cause harm in the long run.

While it is said to be more prevalent in older people, experts say that a rising number of adults are also reporting this problem.

Put simply, this so-called excess fluid chiefly comprises sodium and water, which in excess can lead to a host of medical problems. This is where diuretics step in and assist the body in removing excess fluid.

Diuretics work by assisting the kidneys to eliminate extra sodium into your urine. When this takes place, your body is also working at removing away the extra water.

Certain diuretics prescribed by your doctor may or may not cause side-effects such as cramps in the muscles, tiredness, rashes, headaches or giddiness. In order to avoid this, it is better to opt for natural diuretics.