Varicose veins or spider veins look ugly on your leg. Women are more prone to varicose veins than men. Some people may feel tenderness, itching, heaviness or mild swelling in your leg, but most people do not feel any symptoms of varicose veins.
Veins sometimes fail in their function to push the blood back to the heart due to weakness in the valves. The blood gets accumulated in the veins and is visible above the skin in the form of varicose veins.
It generally runs in families but any one can get it due to age or under the effect of certain medication. You can get rid of varicose veins in early stages at home.
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins
If you are not concerned about the cosmetic aspect of the varicose veins then you really have to do anything. leave them as they are and lead a happy life. But if you are a woman who wants her legs to look smooth and clean then the following methods will help you to achieve your objective.
1. Elevate to reduce Pressure on the Veins
This is by far the best way to get rid of your varicose veins as it is effortless and if you have very small accumulation it will clear overnight.
2. Exercise- Be Careful to Keep Walls of the Veins strong
Most blood flow related problems are generally resolved by exercise which improves blood circulation. But it is different if you have varicose veins. Any sport or exercise that has an impact on leg will create more pressure on the veins. This is what we want to avoid. But if you have to play the sport then you have to take precautions.
Wear compression stockings while playing or exercising. Certain high impact sports such as skiing should be completely avoided.
Also wear the right pair of sports shoes that reduces impact on the legs.
3. Take Cold Showers
Stop using hot bath, Cold bath is your guaranteed path to varicose veins free legs. Cold causes constriction of the superficial veins by stimulation of the muscle lining of these veins.
If you are not used to the cold shower, then slowly convert the habit by gradually reducing the water temperature every day until you are in the cold water zone. It is well worth it if you want your legs to look beautiful again.
4. Remain Hydrated
Drinking more water will help you to reduce your weight, you will pass smooths tools and generally feel more strong. Skin gets damaged and muscles become weak if you are dehydrated. All these things will put more pressure on the veins.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day to remain fully hydrated. You can also consume other natural fluids such as fruit juices to remain hydrated.
5. Take Natural Supplements
Fruits and vegetables containing antioxidants are great to make the veins stronger. The flavonoids enhance capillary and vein functions.
A research done France suggests that grape seeds are very powerful in strengthening the veins. Eat grapes daily to get rid of these nasty varicose veins.
If you don't follow the above tips, then as you age more varicose veins will be formed and these clusters will give you pain. You may require surgery to reduce the pain and discomfort. Therefore, better use home remedies early and solve the problem before it becomes a major issue.