Natural diuretics

Question
I would like to know what the most potent diuretic in nature is. Thank you

Answer
Hi Karen,

It depends on your goal: is it to get rid of water retention fast and once in a while -- or to manage permanent water retention? For the last case, I wouldn't recommend " the most potent diuretic in nature" because it can cause electrolyte imbalance leading even to heart beat irregularities, slowing resting metabolic rate, etc. In the long run, eating plenty of cucumbers, tea, coffee, watermelon, fresh parsley can prevent water retention. Also, red wine or beer in moderation will do you good.

If it's a once-in-a-while thing, herbal diuretics are rather weak (compared with furosemide for example) but I'll tell you what worked for many of my clients.

Take any water pill, herbal or otherwise, and go swimming or take a warm tub. The ambient water will squeeze your tissues' water our of you body.

This helps to reduce your blood pressure and you'll find yourself slimmer: your belt and your finger rings will feel looser. Sea water works better.

Tanya Zilberter

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