This has led to several cases in the medical literature where people have committed violent crimes and then claimed that they did it while they were asleep, Neumeyer said. Sleep studies can show that people do act out their dreams, but who knows if they were dreaming when they committed their crime..
Avoid sugar. Most people think of salt in relation to fluid retention. It is true that excess salt in the diet can aggravate fluid retention, but sugar is more likely to cause the fluid retention in the first place. Sugar is a carbohydrate, and all carbohydrates, if consumed in excess can promote fluid retention. This is because sugar promotes your pancreas to release insulin.
3. Watercress. Watercress, an often overlooked leafy green, is a natural diuretic that is also high in potassium. Other bloat-fighting foods include other leafy greens, celery, tomatoes, carrots, onions and peppers. The flavonoids in vegetables (and fruit) can alleviate water retention. Get your fill by tossing veggies into a salad at lunch and dinner.