>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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