This has led to several cases in the medical literature where people have committed violent crimes and then claimed that they did it while they were asleep, Neumeyer said. Sleep studies can show that people do act out their dreams, but who knows if they were dreaming when they committed their crime..
Avoid sugar. Most people think of salt in relation to fluid retention. It is true that excess salt in the diet can aggravate fluid retention, but sugar is more likely to cause the fluid retention in the first place. Sugar is a carbohydrate, and all carbohydrates, if consumed in excess can promote fluid retention. This is because sugar promotes your pancreas to release insulin.
Water retention is generally caused by too much salt in the diet â not necessarily what you add yourself, but the amount in processed foods. Also, in hot weather the body is less efficient at removing fluids from the tissues, leading to water retention. Certain foods will help eliminate excess water â dandelion tea, grapefruit, celery, asparagus. To help take the swelling down on the face, a lymph-drainage facial is best. Always consult a medical practitioner if your symptoms persist.