Spider Veins – How can I prevent them?

Spider Veins make Leg Ache with Pain

What are Spider Veins?

Small blood vessels near the surface, typically blue or red colored that are dilated appearing in a cluster or spiderweb (hence the name). Spider veins are not dangerous, and they are not essential for circulation, however they can be extremely unattractive. They typically show up on face and legs. Unfortunately, this problem of spider veins is not always easy to prevent. Heredity is the primary case for spider veins and women are more susceptible because hormones can weaken the vessels during pregnancy. You may Ask: How can I Prevent Spider Veins?

Here are some things you can do to help Prevent and Reduce your Risk of Spider Veins:

    • Too much exposure to the sun…Protect yourself with sunscreen – not only does it help the chances of developing skin cancer, dark spots and wrinkles. No one wants these unattractive veins…especially on the face.
    • Sitting or standing for long periods of time – If you sit at work, get up at least every 30 minutes to walk around. If you stand long periods of time, try changing positions, shifting your weight between each of your legs, to get your blood circulation moving more freely.
    • Avoid crossing your legs while sitting – when you cross your legs for extended periods of time, it can cut off circulation in your legs causing vessels damage and weaken the walls and valves causing spider veins and varicose veins to appear.
    • No Hot Baths – vessels close to the skin dilate in heat, causing easy bruising and damage to these vessels causing spider veins to start appearing.
    • Lose Weight & Exercise Regularly – maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise will help keep your body weight down, preventing adding pressure on your veins. By exercising your legs helps improve your leg strength, muscle tone, blood circulation and vein strength. Symptoms associated with throbbing and painful of the legs is a sign of vascular insufficiency. Avoid excess salt, as this can cause ankles to swell. Drinking plenty of water is good for weight loss. According to a well-known vascular medical website veindirectory.org it states: Watch your weight and your diet. Shedding excess pounds takes unnecessary pressure off your veins. What you eat makes a difference, too. Follow a low-salt, high-fiber diet to prevent the swelling that may result from water retention and constipation. Read more of the article – https://www.veindirectory.org/content/spider-veins-varicose-vein/varicose-veins

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  • Wear Compression Stockings – Old time remedy, been around a long time. Yes, by wearing compression stockings  can lower the Risk of having spider vein. When you wear the compression stockings, your legs are gently squeezed or compressed during the day, putting helpful pressure to the legs and blood vessels, helps improve your blood circulation to force blood to flow upwards towards your heart. You don’t need a prescription to buy compression stockings. You can buy them online; a Certified Fitting Specialists can help with the proper fitting and questions. Call us today at 1-844-629-9642, one of our experts, certified fitting specialists will gladly assist you with sizing for a proper fit and a comfortable compression stocking or sock.

Be Smart…take Charge of your legs…Follow these above tips to ensure more healthier body and legs…. Naturally!!

Written by admin on June 18, 2015

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