Drying, arguably the oldest food preservation method, is a great way of preserving herbs, fruits, vegetables and meats. Since the beginning of time people have let sun and nature take care of drawing moisture out of foods. This practice is used throughout the world.
What causes swelling in pregnancy? 1  Moves up your calf and leaves an indentation when pressed, or is sudden or severe in your face, hands or feet. 2  Occurs only in one leg, particularly if your calf is red, tender and lumpy.
The food allergy that's most likely to cause edema is a dairy allergy; the symptoms typically set in 12 to 36 hours after you eat the culpable food. However, edema can be caused by a number of other conditions aside from food allergies. Hormonal changes due to menstruation or pregnancy are common causes for edema. So are heart, liver, kidney and thyroid disease. High or low blood pressure can cause edema, along with a diet high in salt content.