Varicose Vein
Definition
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Veins carry impure blood back to the heart. However, when veins become weak, the blood
flows back to the veins and results in congestion.
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Due to blood congestion, the veins becomeenlarged, dilated, and tortuous. This condition is known as varicose veins or
varicosities.
Varicose veins can occur in any part of the body but they are seen most often in the legs.
The superficial
veins are most often affected when this condition has developed. However, varicosities can also develop in the
deep veins. Varicose in the superficial veins are called primary varicosities,
while in the deep veins are called secondary varicosities.
Causes & Symptoms
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Varicose veins have a number of different causes;
- Obesity
- Standing for long periods
- Wearing tight clothings
- Genetic factor
- Pregnancy
- Lack of exercise
The symptoms of varicose veinsn can inclued:
- Aching
- Itchiness
- Burning sensations especially when standing.
- Pain
- Brownish discoloration of the skin
- Ulcers (open sores) near the ankles
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Nature Medicine and Home Remedies for Varicosa Vein
Mix 300 ml. of carrot, 200 ml of spinach with one cupof water and prepare a juice. Drink it
daily especially in the early morning.
Give a daily massage (very gently and never too strong) in the affectedarea with aloe vera to relieve itching.
Apply rosemary tea or witch hazel tea over the areaand then message gently the legs by stroking upward.
Apply a mudpack over the area at night and can be lefttill morning.
Spray the legs with cold water or alternate hot andcold hipbath.
Apply bandages saturated with apple cider vinegar tothe legs for 30 minutes and keep your feet somewhat elevated.
Mix two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons ofvinegar in one pint of warm water. Drink it daily.
Mix a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a cup of hot watertwice a day.
Boil four teaspoonful of horsetail plant in one cup of hot water for 5
minutes, refresh it and apply it externally applications
Natural Cures Recommendations
Do exercises that increase the circulation in the legs such as swimming and walking.
Get up and walk around every half an hour when you areon a long plane or train trip.
Avoid massage strongly and directly on the varicoseveins.
Elevate your feet and rest your legs on a chair orstool when you are reading or watching television.
Avoid standing for long periods (or sit too long oftime) because this will reduce pressure on the valves in the veins in your
legs. However, if you have to stand too long, shift your weight from one leg to
the other, get up on tiptoe or rotate your feet clockwise or/and slide your
heels back and forth. Do these exercises
twenty times, relax for a few minutes and then repeat.
Never cross your legs. This will enhance the problem.
Sleep with feet raised above the level of the heart.
Wear support stockings which compress the veins and keepthem from stretching and limit pain.
Eating a balanced diet (especially rich in vitamin C) andkeeping your weight down
Avoid potatoes, starchy foods, condiments, alcohol,coffee, strong tea, white flour products and white sugar.
Wear tennis shoes. If your feet habitually swell, itmay be worthwhile to wear tennis shoes or other lace-up shoes that can be
opened up or loosened to alleviate the pressure and allow for freer
circulation.
Stay away from tight pants or other clothing.
Use support stockings.
