Previously, after night shifts,
Due to sitting for long hours,
My calves would swell up.
I felt an unbearable heaviness.
I used a fascia release pole at bedtime
to slowly roll my calves,
and by morning, I felt refreshed.
However, there were problems with cold feet at night.
I had to remove the pole and go back to sleep.
Drinking hot water warmed my body
and I felt it helped with the swelling.
But the major change might have been going gluten-free.
Once I cut out wheat from my diet,
I no longer needed the pole and the swelling was gone.
I realized, "Hey, I'm not using the pole anymore."
Going gluten-free helped me avoid wheat-induced water retention.
My body became less prone to swelling.
It's not completely gone,
but the discomfort has greatly decreased.
No more pain during massages,
and no more restless, heavy nights.
Scientifically, gluten can cause inflammation,
which may lead to water retention.
Avoiding gluten reduces inflammation,
improving the body's water balance.
As a result, it's believed to make you less susceptible to swelling.
The other day, I made steamed buns with rice flour.
I was hoping for a finer texture,
but they turned out a bit coarse.
Practice is still important,
but I want to continue making them.
Rice flour can be bought online.
The one I used this time was cheap and easy to handle.
