Most of the people after 30 notice the changes that come with the aging. In this case the subject of this article will be varicose veins symptoms and factors that affect your leg appearance and feeling as well as treatment. That’s right; many of the issues have to deal with the condition of your veins.
Varicose veins symptoms can appear anywhere in the body but most often affect legs and feet. Although they can be painful, they are usually harmless. When inflamed, they become tender to the touch and can cause itchy skin, swollen ankles, and aching in the affected limb.
Other unpleasant symptoms you might experience include: dark blue blood vessels, heavy or sore legs after standing for any length of time, heaviness in a limb, sometimes with swelling (if without any visible blue vein, may be an indication of a deep varicose vein), discolored, peeling skin, skin ulcers and constant pain.
Natural Treatment for varicose veins
Increase blood circulation in the legs – exercise such as walking, cycling and running moves blood up the legs by strengthening leg muscles. These types of exercise not only keep the condition from worsening but they improve blood flow which reduces your pain and also prevents you from getting more varicose veins.
Reduce weight bearing – start by losing excess weight, handling less heavy articles and reducing activities that put excessive strain on your legs.
Wear compression support hose – supports the veins with a steady pressure that helps prevent your legs from aching and swelling because they increase leg circulation and energy. Stockings can help while wearing them but are not a permanent cure for varicose veins. When they come off, the varicose veins will still be there.
Eat a diet rich in fibre – include fruits, berries, fresh vegetables and whole grains in your diet. Their fibre strengthens leg vein walls, reduces pressure on veins and prevents constipation. Reducing high-fat animal protein in your diet as well as heavy, starchy foods and drinking plenty water will help prevent more varicose veins from forming.
Use circulation enhancers – check for therapeutic grade essential oils and natural herbs in leg veins products. The herbal extract Calendula is known to compensate for circulation deficiencies. Gingko biloba and Horse chestnut are used to reduce pain and varicose vein size.
Herbs
Tansy:
It strengthens weak veins.
“Side Effects”
It was actually found useful as an insect repellent. Tansy should only be taken in moderate doses ONLY though. Check the usage amount on the product you buy.
Hyssop:
It increases the circulation of the blood and will reduce blood pressure. It’s an excellent blood regulator and is a fine tonic when the system is in a weakened condition.
“Side Effects”
It’s a great body cleanser. “Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.” Psalms 51:7. Don’t use for longer than 2 weeks without a break.
Goldenseal:
It works for all skin and blood problems incredibly well.
“Side Effects”
One of the best remedies of all the herbs. It seems like a cure all because it kills and neutralizes poisons. Helps digestion.
Varicose Veins Natural Treatment and Herbs
Monday, 3 January 2011