With so many people (stuck at home). Lot’s of us may be stressed and worried, we do not feel comfortable doing things we once felt was normal and safe. Such as, everyday walks, going to the gym, hiking, strolling or bicycling in the park. Most of us, have our daily aches and pains. However, when it comes to our vascular system and our blood flow, that is a BIG concern to us!! In the midst of this global crisis, let us share potential “Helpful” home remedies to help relieve varicose veins and better improve your vascular vein health.
First of all, let’s be educated about Varicose Veins.
Varicose Veins are common, especially if your older, female, obese and it can be a hereitary trait in your family. You will probably have symptoms like achiness or heaviness, fatigue, leg cramping and mainly swelling of the legs and feet. Varicose Veins are swollen bulging, twisting blue and purple lines that protrude above the skin’s surface of the legs. Under the skin, varicose veins typically looks like twisted knots.
Varicose veins are caused by an underlying condition known as “chronic venous insufficiency” or CVI. This condition occurs when the values inside the veins become weak or damaged by a pooling of blood inside the veins of the lower leg. These tiny values inside the veins keep blood flowing in a single direction to the heart, but damaged valves allow blood to reflux back inside the veins.
As a result, the process results in swelling and varicosity of the veins, which can develop into visible varicose veins.
Here is HELPFUL “Self Care” Remedies
YOU can do at Home to help combat and help Relieve Varicose Veins?
· Flex your Feet – Stand on your toes and flex the heel up and down – do this off and on during the day – it helps stimulate blood circulation in your legs.
· Avoid sitting long periods of time – If and when you are sitting, make sure you Elevation your legs and feet – this helps reduce swelling. By raising your feet above your heart reduces leg and ankle swelling and the increase of blood flow toward the heart and decrease blood pooling. Throughout your day while sitting in a recliner with a pillow under your legs is helpful to get your feet above your heart.
· Limit Dry Skin issues – Keeping skin moist especially at night time use a good moisturizer to prevent cracking and roughness of the skin. No “hot baths” vessels close to the skin dilates in heat. This causes easy bruising and damage to your vessels causing spider veins to start appearing and development of varicose veins.
· Drink lots of WATER – Yes you have heard this all your life…it’s TRUE! Drinking enough water everyday can help combat circulation problems, plus helps flush out bad toxins in our bodies. AVOID – a lot of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
· Lose Weight – Being overweight, puts extra pressure on your leg veins. Maintaining a healthy diet and proper body weight helps tremendously in the way you feel and the health of your legs. Drinking plenty of water is good for weight loss and your body functions.
· Change our Diet – Eat Foods High In Fiber – when our bowels are healthy and we are eliminating more frequently, preventing constipation, our whole body feels better from our head to our toes!!
Good Fiber Foods are:
- Whole-grain foods
- Beans
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Onions
- Nuts
· Add potassium to your diet, because if you have a deficiency, it will result in water retention. This means the volume in your blood increases which will create extra pressure for your vein valves. To combat this, eat…
- Leafy vegetables
- Oranges
- Salmon
- Yogurt
- Lentils
- Chicken
· Avoid & Reduce Salt – Your “salt in-take” is so important. By avoiding salty, processed and canned foods, helps reduce extra fluid and will help with your vein health.
Please read this article related to our Lifestyle Modification and the importance of being knowable about Varicose Veins by Gregory Piazza https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.008331Circulation. 2014;130:582–587
WEAR Compression Stockings…
Compression stockings are prescribed by most vein specialist to treat most vein problems. Why do they help? Because compression stockings compress your legs, they open up your veins for the blood to flow more freely back towards the heart. Consequently, with your blood flowing the right direction, it is less likely for the blood to pool in your lower ankles. Wearing them maybe the most important way to manage further symptoms. When you are sitting or standing, do foot or leg exercises such as ankle pumps, ankle circles and toe touches to increase good blood flow.
Varicose veins can be painful. For relief, prior to vascular surgery, you doctor may suggest wearing compression stockings. Why, they help reduce any swelling in the lower extremities of your legs. So yes, most importantly, wearing compression stocking helps relieve and prevent future varicose veins.
If this is your first time wearing compression legwear, we recommend The Natural brand which provides a soft, two way stretch, light weight compression stocking.
We do suggest, if you’re already experiencing the signs of vein issues, don’t postpone your vein care. Call your local vascular specialist. Ask if they are offering vein care while upholding coronavirus guidelines from the CDC to keep you safe during your visit.
If you need our assistance. Please call us Today. We have a (LIVE) Certified Fitting Specialist waiting assist you with any question or concerns. We can also assist you on how to measure for a proper fit, to stimulate blood circulation, relieving Swollen Painful Legs. 1-844-629-9642
In Conclusion, vein problems can IMPROVE with proper treatment and self-care. We offer the best compression stockings to help treat and prevent varicose veins. SAVE your LEGS, by taking care of your veins NOW, you can help control your symptoms and keep your veins healthy.