At Home Remedies for Varicose Veins

Did you know around 20-percent of all adults will experience varicose veins at some point in their life? Although it’s common, many people feel self-conscious about their varicose veins. The good news is, you can try home remedies to help reduce the appease of unsightly varicose veins. Here are some things you can try, according to Medical News Today. 

Exercise

Regular exercise encourages better blood circulation in the legs, which helps to push along the blood that has collected in the veins. Exercise also helps to lower a person’s blood pressure, which is another contributing factor to varicose veins. Low-impact exercises help to get the calf muscles working without excessive strain. Effective, low-impact exercises include:

• swimming

• walking

• cycling

• yoga

Compression stockings

Compression stockings are available from most pharmacies and can help by applying pressure to the legs. This aids the muscles and veins to move blood toward the heart.

A study from 2018 found that people who used knee-high compression stockings with a pressure of 18 to 21 mmHg for one week, reported a reduction in the pain and aching associated with varicose veins. Compression stockings can be found in pharmacies or online stores

Dietary changes

Salty or sodium-rich foods can cause the body to retain water, so cutting down on salty food can minimize water retention. Foods high in potassium can help to reduce water retention.

Foods that are high in potassium include:

• almonds and pistachio nuts

• lentils and white beans

• potatoes

• leafy vegetables

• some fish, such as salmon and tuna

Foods with fiber help to keep the bowels moving and prevent constipation. This may be important, as straining can aggravate damaged valves or make them worse. Foods that are high in fiber include:

• nuts, seeds, and legumes

• oats, wheat, and flaxseed

• whole-grain foods

Choose non-restrictive clothing

Wearing tight-fitting clothes can restrict blood flow. A person may find that their circulation is improved by wearing loose-fitting clothes that do not restrict the blood supply to the lower body.

Wearing flat shoes instead of high heels may also help with varicose veins in the legs.

These are just some of the many things you can try at home to reduce the appearance of varicose veins but oftentimes it’s not enough and medical care is needed to treat your veins. Are you looking for treatments of Varicose Veins or Spider Veins? Contact Vein & Laser Center today to set up a time to discuss your options by visiting our website or calling us at 815-744-0005

Sources:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321703#_noHeaderPrefixedContent