Spread the blanched peas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Make sure that it is one with raised sides so that the peas don't roll off of the sheet. Freeze for 1 hour. Transfer the frozen peas to freezer bags or containers and label with the date. Frozen peas will keep for 8 months.
ï¶ The body relies on the pressure created by the movement of muscles to circulate the blood and move it back up to the heart. Therefore Barbaraâs lack of movement and lack of muscle activity in her legs is causing her blood to pool into her veins leading to swelling. ï¶ Lack of circulation could cause swelling in Barbaraâs arms but, while in a car since she was more likely to be able to move her arms, preventing this from occurring.
These disorders all cause fluid retention, which is the cause of the swelling. Another cause of swelling of the lower legs is pooling of blood in the legs. Many obese, middle-aged or older people normally have a small amount of swelling at the end of the day due to blood pooling.