A lot of people do not drink enough water. As a result, the body fears dehydration and begins retaining the water to which it does have access to prevent this complication. This extra water causes swelling, and gravity often pulls this swelling downward. Increasing the amount of water you drink can help dilute sodium in the cells, which also causes inflammation and swelling. Lemon water can be especially effective -- the inflammatory properties of the fruit can help flush toxins out of the body.

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