Lower your Salt Intake
Your body maintains a delicate water-salt balance. If the amount of sodium in the body is high, you will feel thirsty and will take more water. Again, the body retains the water you take and fails to expel it in urine. The retained water is used to dilute the salt in the body and this can cause edema. If your ankles swell a lot, you should consider reducing your salt intake. Avoid salt and instead take its alternatives, such as dried herbs to add flavor to your food.
Bathe your Feet with Grapefruit Essential Oils
Grapefruit oil can help reduce fluid retention. You only need to use it on your skin and start seeing the effects almost immediately. When using them in a bath, mix them with a little coconut oil or Epsom salt to mix them well with water. Soak your feet in the water for about 20 minutes and then see the results. You can also use the oil for a massage. Mix it with a carrier oil and use it to stroke your calves and your ankles. The effects of the oil may not be immediate, but you will see changes within a short while.