Our bodies are made up of 60% water, but when you are suffering from water retention, it feels like the remaining 40% is pure misery-flavored gelatine. It may seem like a pedestrain malady, but water retention is sometimes a symptom of a serious underlying illness, so it is important to consult your doctor. More commonly, water retention arises from insufficient exercise, the American diet, dehydration, and the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle. When one or more of these are at fault, it is very possible to get rid of water retention. Not all of the fixes are easy, but when you’re suffering from water retention’s bloating, embarrassment, and decreased mobility, motivation generally isn’t a problem. Read my latest article, How to Get Rid of Water Retention, to learn about the many lifestyle changes that can get your body back to that comfortable 60%.