Varicose veins can indeed be a confidence breaker. You also grow envious to your peers as they can show off their flawless legs while you are doing your best to hide your “secret” that’s in your legs. These tortuous veins can are mostly hereditary but you can do something about it to minimize it from happening. Here is the list of things that you should avoid as well as the list of things that you should do to prevent varicose from becoming worse.
What You Should Avoid:
Eat foods high in fiber.
Don’t wear high heels because it hampers blood flow.
Avoid prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Avoid crossing your legs when you sit.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting undergarments and clothing.
Avoid standing or sitting in one position for a long time.
Avoid high-estrogen birth control pills which have been shown to increase the risk of varicose veins. If you require these pills, consult your doctor to discuss options.
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Avoid these foods: Salt, Sugar, any alcohol, foods that are fried, foods that are processed and foods that are refined, animal protein, cheeses, and ice cream.
What You Should Do:
Lose weight if you are overweight.
Every half hour or so, elevate your legs at least two times each day.
Exercise regularly which will increase circulation.
Raise the foot of your bed approximately two inches to help the blood flow back to your heart as you sleep.
Keep your legs clean.
When tired, always elevate the legs. It will provide some relief.
When standing for long intervals of time, take breaks frequently and sit down.
Take vitamin C to possibly strengthen the walls of your blood vessel.
Wear compression stockings.
You should not lose hope as due to the advances n cosmetic medicine, varicose veins can be safely removed using either two forms of the following treatment : ELT or endovenous laser treatment, or sclerotherapy.