How to Get Rid of Swollen, Puffy Hands

This article will provide you with tips on how to get rid of stiff, puffy,swollen hands and fingers. Are you having difficulty wearing or removing rings? Do your fingers feel tight and uncomfortable? Keep reading to find out how to reduce hand and finger swelling.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. REDUCE SALT INTAKE
   
   One of the most common causes of hand and finger bloating is high sodium levels. Reduce your daily sodium intake and try to drink more water to flush extra sodium out of your system.

2. REDUCE ALCOHOL
   
   Drinking more than one alcoholic beverage per day for women, and more than two daily for men can cause foot and hand puffiness. Reduce your alcohol consumption or try to drink a glass of water in between alcoholic beverages. Cutting down on the alcohol may greatly reduce incident of foot and hand inflammation swelling. Most people who experience hand and foot puffiness from alcohol also often complain about experiencing a tingling sensation as well. Cut back on alcohol.

3. TRY A WATER PILL
   
   There are various diuretics that can be purchased over- the- counter that can provide you with instant relief from hand and finger bloating. Diurex makes an excellent water pill that contains caffeine (caffeine-free is also available) and can reduce the excess water in your fingers/foot/hands.

4. DRINK A GLASS OF CHERRY JUICE
   
   Cherry juice is an excellent natural cure for hand and finger bloating. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties and also helps to alleviate pain. Try to choose a cherry juice brand that is 100% juice and has no added sugars. Eating cherries can also provide you with the same benefit.

5. SWEAT IT OUT
   
   Exercise will also help alleviate swelling. If you have the time and the energy, engage in cardiovascular activities that will allow you to break a sweat. The fluids you loose through working out will rid your body of sodium- thus eliminating your extremities of the discomfort.