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- Puffy or enlarged feet<\/li>\n
- Tight, shiny skin<\/li>\n
- A dent when you press (pitting)<\/li>\n
- Shoes suddenly feel tight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Common causes<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Standing or sitting too long<\/li>\n
- Hot weather<\/li>\n
- Too much salt<\/li>\n
- Pregnancy<\/li>\n
- Poor circulation<\/li>\n
- Certain medications or minor injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
However, swelling can sometimes signal something more serious.<\/p>\n
Seek medical help if:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- It appears suddenly<\/li>\n
- Only one foot is swollen<\/li>\n
- There\u2019s pain, redness, or warmth<\/li>\n
- You have shortness of breath or chest pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\u00a0Natural Support: Herbs That May Help<\/h3>\nSome herbs may support circulation and reduce swelling:<\/p>\n
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- Ginkgo Biloba<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 improves blood flow<\/li>\n
- Calendula<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 reduces inflammation<\/li>\n
- Butcher\u2019s Broom<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 strengthens blood vessels<\/li>\n
- Chamomile<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 soothes and relaxes<\/li>\n
- Ginger<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 boosts circulation<\/li>\n
- Witch Hazel<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 reduces swelling (topical)<\/li>\n
- Horse Chestnut<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 supports vein health<\/li>\n
- Dandelion<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 helps remove excess fluid<\/li>\n
- Rosemary<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 stimulates circulation<\/li>\n
- Turmeric<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 powerful anti-inflammatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A simple option is a\u00a0dandelion foot soak<\/strong>: steep dried root in hot water, let it cool slightly, then soak your feet for 15\u201320 minutes.<\/p>\n
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- Ginkgo Biloba<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 improves blood flow<\/li>\n