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When the summer gets extremely hot, the human body often swells. This is because the body tends to become less efficient at removing fluid from the tissues.<ref name="rf1">http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/fluid_retention</ref> Often, this swelling often concentrates in the feet and ankles. Other times, your joints may feel stiff or you’ll notice rapid weight gain. Luckily, there are some preventative actions to help keep this swelling to a minimum. | When the summer gets extremely hot, the human body often swells. This is because the body tends to become less efficient at removing fluid from the tissues.<ref name="rf1">http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/fluid_retention</ref> Often, this swelling often concentrates in the feet and ankles. Other times, your joints may feel stiff or you’ll notice rapid weight gain. Luckily, there are some preventative actions to help keep this swelling to a minimum. | ||
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==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
===Fixing Your Daily Routine=== | ===Fixing Your Daily Routine=== | ||
