>We "home-remedied" this problem with my mother when she came off an overseas
>flight very swollen.  Watermelon is a natural diuretic.  It is available this
>time of year, cheap and safe.  Feels good going down too!

I suggest watermelon for edema following pitocin-induced birth or any
areolar edema.  Mom's eyes usually light up with the "prescription."

I have also had good luck with cabbage leaved on areola and nipple with edema.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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