It is not always possible to prevent the development of varicose veins, but with regular preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of its occurrence.
Traditional medicine is used for this purpose because, unlike chemical drugs, they do not have a negative effect on the body. But there are a small number of contraindications, so you should first consult a doctor.
The importance of preventing varicose veins
Vascular diseases lead to the appearance of a venous pattern on the legs, which makes a person feel uncomfortable while in company. This characteristic of pathology is of great concern to the female half of the population, because they want their legs to be perfect. Reddened skin, swelling and swollen veins do not look aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the girl feels unattractive and becomes irritable.
But moral discomfort is only a small problem with varicose veins. With the worsening of the course of the disease, the person develops severe pain, heaviness and cramps in the legs, which do not allow normal movement. A person loses independence because he needs the constant help of loved ones.
To avoid the appearance of such problems, doctors recommend that men and women follow the rules for the prevention of varicose veins. In at-risk individuals, it will help reduce the risk of developing pathology.
But prevention is also important for patients who have already been diagnosed with varicose veins. Folk remedies used during the treatment period will increase its effectiveness and prevent the occurrence of dangerous complications:
- phlebitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- deep vein thrombosis;
- trophic ulcer;
- thromboembolism.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities can expand to the pelvic organs. In this case, men can develop varicocele, which becomes a cause of infertility.
In women, complications of vascular pathology can adversely affect the course of pregnancy. In severe cases, doctors even advise to stop.
The importance of prevention is in preventing mental and physical ailments, as well as in preventing the development of complications that can lead to death.
Folk remedies
Recipes based on medicinal herbs are easy to prepare yourself, so such prevention is carried out at home at any convenient time. You should first consult a therapist and conduct an allergy test, which allows you to determine the presence of individual intolerance to the selected folk remedy.
For oral use
In order to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation in them, it is recommended to use the following tinctures and decoctions:
- wild chestnut. 100 g of flowers are poured with 1 liter of alcohol. The tool is insisted for 2 weeks in a dark cool place, shaking occasionally. 1 tincture is added to a glass of clean water and drunk before meals 3 r. per day;
- nettle. The soup is prepared by cooking 2 teaspoons. crushed leaves 250 ml of boiling water. Drink it in 1 tbsp. l. 2 p. daily for 2 weeks;
- rue. 50 g of dried herbs are poured with 250 ml of alcohol and insisted for 14 days. The resulting product is filtered through gauze and consumed on an empty stomach, 15 drops, diluting them in a glass of water;
- ground nutmeg (1 teaspoon) is poured over boiling water (250 ml) and consumed in the form of tea with the addition of 1 teaspoon. honey 1 hour before meals;
- 1 tbsp. l. chopped hazelnut leaves and peel pour 250 ml boiling water. Use the drug 3 r. daily, 150 ml for 3 months.
Raw buckwheat also has a strengthening property. It is crushed to a powdery state and eaten 1 tablespoon daily on an empty stomach. l. obtained cereals, washed with water.
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When using nutmeg products, be aware of its toxicity. The daily dose should not exceed 1 teaspoon.
External use
You can increase the elasticity and firmness of blood vessels with the help of compresses and rubbing:
- finely chopped Kalanchoe leaves are poured with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. Insist on the drug for 2 weeks, then rub it on your feet every day before bedtime;
- 2-3 unpeeled cloves of garlic are grated on a fine grater and mixed with butter in a ratio of 1: 2. The compress is applied at night;
- freshly picked chestnut leaves are crushed until a pulp is obtained, which is applied to the legs for 8-10 hours, wrapping the legs with a bandage;
- Apple vinegar. It must be made from fruit juice or bought in a store. It takes 30 minutes in the evening or in the morning. wrap your feet with a cloth dipped in undiluted vinegar. Put a film and a warm scarf on top. The legs should remain in an elevated position (on a pillow) throughout the procedure.
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When buying apple cider vinegar, pay attention to its ingredients. If it contains acetic acid and apple flavor, it will not work.
It is recommended to use external medications for 1-1, 5 months, and then take a break for 2-4 weeks.
Recipes for the treatment of varicose veins
In folk medicine, there are recipes that alleviate the symptoms of the disease and speed up the healing process:
- aloe juice, honey, crushed laundry soap, ichthyol ointment, ointment, Vishnevsky ointment and onion juice are mixed in equal proportions and the resulting mass is warmed to body temperature. It is then applied to the affected veins for 10 hours, and the legs are wrapped in polyethylene, warming them from above with a warm scarf or blanket. The course of treatment includes 20 daily procedures;
- the green clay is diluted with water until a creamy consistency is obtained. The product is applied on a clean cloth and wrapped around the sore leg, fixing it with a bandage. After 40-60 minutes. the dressing is removed. Manipulation is performed with 1 p. daily every other day for 2-3 months;
- 8 tbsp. l. dried and crushed acacia flowers are poured with 200 ml of vodka and the product is left to stand in a container with a closed lid for 10 days. Filter the finished tincture and rub it well into the affected areas. After that, the feet need 30 minutes. be in a raised position. The procedure is performed daily for 3 months;
- in a bucket filled with 10 liters of cold water (not lower than 20 degrees), add 0, 5 liters of apple cider vinegar and put your feet there for 7 minutes. Baths should be performed every night for 2-3 months.
Treatment with folk remedies is carried out after prior consultation with a doctor. If the general condition worsens, it must be discontinued.
Nutrition and diet
The main principle of prevention is considered to be adherence to the norms of a balanced diet. If you belong to a risk group or you have been diagnosed with varicose veins, you need to exclude the following foods from the menu:
- smoked meat;
- pickles;
- flour and confectionery;
- fatty meat and fish;
- spices;
- sausage;
- semi-finished products;
- chocolate;
- high fat dairy products;
- grenades;
- bananas;
- mango.
Carbonated and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. It is also recommended to limit the consumption of coffee, cocoa and rose hips, which have a diuretic effect.
The diet should be enriched with the following foods:
- fruits rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, kiwis);
- cherries, cherries and garlic help reduce blood viscosity;
- remove excess fluid from the body gooseberries, strawberries, currants;
- vegetables and herbs;
- vegetable oil;
- low fat dairy products;
- liver;
- cereals will increase the fiber supply in the body;
- sea food;
- lean meat and fish.
Food can be served cooked, stewed or steamed. It is also necessary to monitor the amount of fluid consumed, on which the viscosity of the blood depends.
The purpose of the diet is to normalize metabolism and eliminate stagnation that causes excess weight, hormonal disorders and the development of inflammatory diseases. Such violations over time lead to the development of varicose veins.
It is important for men and women to pay attention to the prevention of vascular pathologies, because their untimely treatment leads to life-threatening complications. The use of folk remedies will help reduce the risk of developing pathology in the safest way for the body and improve the general condition of the body.