8 remedies to prevent varicose veins
Do you know how to prevent varicose veins? They usually start with small spider veins, expand bit by bit, and then spread as blue, twisted veins on the lower legs. Generally, however, varicose veins can develop anywhere on the body, being best known on the lower limbs.
Varicose veins usually arise due to weakening of the vein walls or poorly functioning venous valves. The blood is no longer optimally pumped towards the heart and instead flows with gravity into the legs.
Frequent causes of varicose veins are standing, obesity, constipation, hormonal changes during pregnancy, puberty or menopause, and birth control pills.
Varicose veins can cause restlessness, pain, throbbing, tingling, and heaviness in the legs. Once the varicose veins have formed, it takes time to get rid of them. For best results, it is essential to find the cause and treat it. With the help of simple home remedies, you can prevent varicose veins. Also, you can accelerate the healing process, and the unpleasant symptoms of varicose veins can be alleviated.
Lower leg exercise
The activity of the calf muscles activate the leg veins and pumps the blood towards the heart. The constant ups and downs of the heels activate the calf muscles and support the natural blood flow towards the heart. Stretches also help to loosen up the legs and thereby reduce tension pain and swelling of the lower legs.
Warm/cold showers
The change of cold and warm water rinses stimulates the muscles of the blood vessels and trains their physiological pumping reaction. At the same time, the legs are relieved, and the whole body revitalized with new energy.
How to do changing showers:
1st round: Rinse legs first with warm water.
2nd round: Rinse legs with cold water.
Round 3: Rinse legs again with warm water.
4th round: Rinse legs again with cold water.
Important: Changing showers are started with a warm rinse and finished with a cold rinse.
Horse Chestnut
Horse chestnut seeds have been used for years to treat varicose veins. The seeds have anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties that stimulate the activity (tone) of them. Thereby reduce the development of varicose veins.
The compound Aescin in horse chestnut seeds also improves the elasticity of the veins and protects against the release of enzymes that cause damage to the capillary walls.
Rub the affected area with horse-chestnut cream gently for one month in the morning and the evening. With regular use, you can reduce the swelling and pain in the legs can significantly.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps to detoxify the body, flush out toxins, and improve blood circulation. Regular consumption increases the flow of the blood and helps to reduce the heaviness and swelling of varicose veins.
Mix a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink the mixture twice a day for at least one month. For external use: Apply the apple cider vinegar undiluted to the affected area and gently massage in the area. Smoothly stoke the legs from bottom to top. For noticeable results, this procedure you should perform every day in the morning and the evening for a few months.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel (witch hazel) has astringent (astringent) properties, gallic acid and various essential oils that are painkilling and decongestant. Also, Witch hazel strengthens the blood vessels and helps to reduce the symptoms of varicose veins.
Place 10 to 20 drops of distilled Hamamelis extract in a tub of lukewarm water and bathe both legs in the water for at least 15 minutes. After bathing, rinse your legs with clean water and pat dry. The bath should be taken daily for one to two months to achieve noticeable results.
Garlic
Garlic has blood-purifying and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to flush dangerous toxins from the blood vessels and thereby improve blood circulation. In this way, you can lowe the inflammatory processes and reduce the pain of varicose veins.
For the preparation of an analgesic mixture: slice 6 cloves of garlic and place in a clean glass. Juice 3 oranges and pour the juice into the glass and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Let the mixture rest for 12 hours. Pour a few drops of the finished mixture into your fingers, gently rubbing the inflamed veins with circular motions (approximately 15 minutes). Connect the affected area with a cotton cloth and leave overnight. Repeat the procedure daily for several months.
For a deep cleansing effect, raw garlic should be incorporated daily into the diet.
Cayenne pepper
Thanks to the high content of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, Cayenne Pfeffer helps to reduce the pain of overburdened and swollen veins. At the same time, regular intake improves blood circulation and additionally supports the body’s immune activities.
Mix a teaspoon of Cayenne pepper powder in a cup of warm water and stir well. Drink this mixture three times a day for a period of 2 months.
Parsley
Parsley has detoxifying, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties. The high content of rutin and the antioxidant vitamin C help in a particular way to relieve the discomfort of varicose veins. Vitamin C supports the production of collagen in the body and promotes the renewal and repair of cells. Rutin, in turn, helps the activity of the capillaries and thereby reduces the symptoms of varicose veins.
Put a handful of chopped parsley in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the hob, remove the lid, and allow the solution to cool to a lukewarm temperature. Sift the liquid and mix with a drop of calendula oil and place in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Soak a cotton ball with the finished solution and dab the affected area daily for several months.
To prevent varicose veins and have beautiful legs, these tips serve as a source of inspiration to naturally treat and relieve symptoms. By integrating only two or three of the ideas into our daily routine, we can optimize our health, and we can live the day with more energy and vitality.
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4 Comments
I like that you mentioned that altering the temperature of showers can get rid of varicose veins naturally. My wife has been meaning to get rid of hers in her legs. We will try this alternative solution, but if we find it troublesome, we will have to consult an expert on endovenous laser treatment.
Hi Afton Jackson,
Hot and cold shower can help, but like everything natural it will take time.
Prevention is always the best to do.
I hope it will help your wife.
Thank you for your visit. ?
Thanks for warning me that it actually takes time to get rid of varicose veins once they have appeared on my legs. I’m fond of wearing short skirts and I can’t wear them after I noticed the first few signs of these spider veins. I hope I can seek treatment for this condition so I can wear my skirts again.
Hi Zoe,
yes, it takes time and I think it is possible to get rid of spider veins again.
Thank you for your comment