bloated feet?

Who Cares?

Swollen feet are a warning sign

Swollen feet are Common in pregnancy

• Known as edema (excess fluid in your tissue)
• There is expected swelling of extremities (to a certain point)
• Excessive swelling of feet or legs is dangerous and painful
• Can be a sign of preeclampsia
• Women with this should contact their doctor/podiatrist immediately

Swollen Feet

ARE ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH SALT INTAKE

How much salt do you consume in a day?

salt can be harmful

• Makes body retain water
• Raises blood pressure
• Commonly known as hypertension
• Leads to poor circulation

Do you have poor Circulation?

• Cramping in feet or legs
• Discoloration of feet
• Changes in temperature to feet
• Loss of hair on feet or legs
• Long lasting sores on feet or legs

lESS IS mORE

Why salt is good

• It's a source of sodium and chloride ions
• Body can't make these ions on its own
• Essential for the health of all the cells
• Helps function of nerves and muscle contraction
• Balances fluid, PH and electrolyte levels

A grain of difference

Salt

• Sodium PLUS Chloride
• 40% Sodium, 60% Chloride
• Sodium is the harmful part 

SODIUM

• Binds water and maintains fluids
• The more we have, the more it binds
• Causes high blood pressure
• This can increase swelling of lower extremities

Let us help

It's a balance

Eat salt, sTAY HEALTHY

• Avoid processed food
• Don't cut salt from your diet completely
• Consume approximately 3.75 grams of salt day
• Exercise and eat well

If you're concerned

• Visit us at Lexington Podiatry
• For more information about your feet...
• Visit www.lexingtonkypodiatry.com
• Or call (859) 264-1141 for an appointment

Sources

• http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120521/Salt-intake-why-is-it-bad-for-you...
• http://www.apma.org/Learn/FootHealth.cfm?ItemNumber=1524
• http://authoritynutrition.com/how-much-sodium-per-day/
• http://www.babycenter.com/0_swollen-extremities-edema-during-pregnancy_230....
• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146677.php