Pregnancy tips Natural Remedies For Pregnancy Edema

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Barley Water— Helps strengthen the body’s energy, promotes urination and rids the body of excess fluids.

Recipe for Barley Water:

3/4 cup pearled barley
juice of 1 lime + zest (can substitute lemon)
1/2 cup honey (optional)
6 cups filtered water.

Place barley in a strainer and rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Place barley in a sauce pan with the grated zest and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, simmer for 10 minutes then strain mixture into bowl. Discard the barley. Add the honey to bowl and stir to dissolve. Stir in lime juice and let cool. Can drink warm or cool.