Natural Remedies for Varicose Veins
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If you do not want to undergo surgery and your varicose veins are not causing you any discomfort there are some natural home remedies, which could help to reduce their appearance. These are thought to work by strengthening the veins reducing the leakage but should not be used as an alternative to medical treatment if you are experiencing any complications regarding your varicose veins.
Horse Chestnut Extract
Horse chestnut extract is common as a natural treatment for varicose veins. It is believed to prevent the release of enzymes that cause damage to the veins. In some cases it can also reduce pain and swelling but is only considered to be a short- term treatment.
Horse chestnut extract can be toxic causing nausea, diarrhoea, headaches, and sometimes death. As a result of this suppliers remove the toxins but horse chestnut extract should still be avoided by people with kidney or liver disease, blood disorders or people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking blood thinners.
Whilst horse chestnut extract is believed to be effective in the treatment of varicose veins it is recommended that you seek professional medical advice rather than using what can be a fatal product.
Grape Seed and Pine Bark
Grape seeds and pine bark both contain antioxidants, which are believed to reduce inflammation and strengthen the veins. As with horse chestnut extract these products can be potentially dangerous causing nausea and diarrhoea. As a result of this they should not be used by people with autoimmune conditions or people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Box Holly
Box holly, which is also known as knee holly or butcher’s broom is part of the lily family, which is believed to strengthen collagen, improving the walls of the veins and circulation. It is believed to do this by tightening weak veins. Box holly can cause nausea, indigestion, and diarrhoea. It should not be used by people who are pregnant or breastfeeding or people who have high blood pressure or benign prostrate hyperplasia.
Reflexology
Some people believe that reflexology is successful in reducing the swelling caused by varicose veins. There is little evidence that this works, however reflexology is a risk- free treatment, which could be worth trying. If you are pregnant you should seek medical advice before undergoing reflexology as some studies show that reflexology should not be done on pregnant women.
Lifestyle Changes
Some people believe that you can improve your varicose veins by improving your lifestyle. This involves regular physical activity such as muscle- toning exercises or yoga. This is believed to help your veins to remain strong and flexible and improve your overall health.
Some people also believe that eating a healthy, balanced diet that is rich in antioxidants and minerals can improve varicose veins by reducing toxins and cholesterol in the blood. This is believed to reduce the pressure on the veins. In combination with this, it is recommended that you avoid red meat, salt, alcohol, and cheese.
Overall following these guidelines can help you to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, which can reduce varicose veins by reducing the pressure on your veins and their valves.
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