Home Remedies For Swollen Feet And Ankles | Have you ever looked down at your ankles and feet, hardly recognizing them as your own because they are so swollen? Whether from long days on your feet, travel or surgery, it happens. For pregnant women, it’s almost inevitable.

Feet and ankle swelling is uncomfortable, and sometimes it keeps you from moving freely. But there are several ways to relieve swelling from everyday causes — and sometimes you can even prevent it.

Swelling (or what doctors refer to as edema) happens when your body retains fluid in the lower legs, ankles and feet, she says. It most often occurs on both sides of the body, and it’s not an emergency situation.

While swelling in the feet is quite a common problem, factors such as - an unhealthy lifestyle, nutritional deficiencies, lack of physical activity and being overweight are to be blamed for it. Additionally, standing or sitting for long periods of time, ageing, pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and poor blood circulation are equally guilty. The pain, inflammation, redness and discomfort while walking can get quite unbearable and it is, therefore, important that you don’t ignore the issue.

Download this app for some safe and natural home remedies to stop those swollen feet and ankles from slowing you down.