How to Use Natural Varicose Vein Treatments

Are you looking for ways to treat varicose veins without surgery or laser treatments? While medical intervention is certainly the quickest way to eliminate spider veins, there are also things you can do at home to reduce their appearance over time. Try these natural varicose vein treatments to finally erase those unsightly bulging veins. These tried and true natural remedies are dermatologist recommended to treat varicose veins.

Instructions

1. Proper circulation is key. Varicose veins are a result of poor circulation, usually caused by hormonal changes, weakened blood vein structure, excess UV exposure and pregnancy. Improving blood circulation is crucial for proper varicose vein treatment and prevention. Get plenty of exercise to improve circulation. If you sit for long periods at a time, be sure to get up and walk around periodically to prevent blood from pooling in your legs and worsening varicose veins.

2. Wear compression stockings to treat varicose vein symptoms. For spider veins that cause severe bulging and leg aches, compression stockings can be very helpful. These supportive stockings apply gentle pressure starting at the ankles and gradually decrease in pressure as they go up legs. This gradient pressure helps guide blood from the legs back up to the heart to prevent it from pooling in legs and worsening varicose veins.

3. Elevate those feet. The easiest way to improve the look of varicose veins is to elevate your feet. When you lounge with your legs at an angle, the blood that has collected in varicose veins will flow more easily. Elevating your feet will temporarily improve the look of spider veins and is a simple way to decrease painful and swollen veins.

4. Treat varicose veins from within. While there are many topical treatments available, your best bet for getting rid of varicose veins is to treat the veins themselves; not the skin on the outside. Certain supplements can greatly improve the health and strength of your veins, which in turn, will improve the look of spider veins. To use supplements for varicose vein treatment, choose ones containing vitamins C, E, K and P, selenium, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. These nutrients are great for varicose veins because they improve blood vein health, strengthen the walls of veins and help the body repair cellular damage. Vitamins P and E in particular, have shown dramatic varicose vein reduction in clinical studies. In some cases, people taking adequate amounts of Vitamins P and E daily, had similar results over time as patients who had undergone sclerotherapy for spider veins.

   Many doctors also recommend taking horse chestnut extract and baby aspirin daily, to help get rid of spider veins. Check with your doctor before starting aspirin and/or herbal treatments. Taking daily aspirin and herbal supplements for varicose veins may not be right for people with certain health conditions.

5. Stay hydrated. Getting an adequate amount of water can go a long way in treating varicose veins naturally. A properly hydrated body moves blood more efficiently, heals after damage or injury more quickly and has firmer, healthier skin. Water may seem like an awfully simple varicose vein remedy, but it's more powerful than you can imagine.

6. For maximum spider vein reduction, keep your weight under control. Being a healty size for your frame decreases the stress on veins, improves circulation and prevents the vascular damage that causes spider veins. Carrying too much weight forces your circulatory system to work much harder to supply blood to your body. All of that extra work and strain makes veins weak and less efficient. Maintaining a normal weight decreases your vein's work load and allows them the opportunity to heal. Staying in shape is the most important thing you can do to treat varicose veins and prevent new ones from forming.

Tips & Warnings

• Should your varicose veins worsen, become more painful, or not improve with the above natural spider vein treatments, consult your doctor to rule out any underlying medical conditions.

• Always consult your doctor before trying any natural remedies and/or home treatments. Some individuals should not take herbal supplements or increase their intake of some vitamins. Get your doctors approval before trying these natural varicose vein treatments at home.

Resources

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