Your Feet Are Warning You — Here’s What the Swelling Really Means

Are your feet and ankles swelling every evening? Discover why your ankles swell at night and how to relieve edema in the legs and feet naturally by addressing the root cause.

0:00 Introduction: Why feet swell in the evening

0:50 Common swollen feet causes

2:04 The real reason why feet swell

3:21 Potassium and swollen ankles and feet

4:28 How to eliminate edema symptoms

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Your arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood throughout the body, while the venous system returns it to the heart. Fluid retention in the feet is often due to an issue with the venous system.

Liver and kidney damage can contribute to fluid retention in the feet. Many people are told swelling is caused by sitting or standing too long or venous insufficiency, and are often given diuretics or advised to follow a low-salt diet. This treats the symptom, while ignoring the root cause.

When insulin levels are too high, the body retains sodium, leading to fluid retention. Carbohydrates raise insulin, making this a key driver of swelling. A high-carb diet can create a “metabolic sponge” effect, showing up as edema in the feet and ankles.

If you don’t address your diet, it will be difficult to resolve swelling in the legs and feet. To address the root cause, focus on lowering insulin levels, reducing eating frequency, and increasing potassium intake to help reduce fluid retention and support healthy circulation.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.