Varicose Veins are not part of the natural aging process, believe it or not, you can actually do something about them. Often times, varicose veins may be a sign of circulatory problems. Did you know that unhealthy veins or poor vein function can put pressure on your heart and increase your risk of cardiovascular problem?
At any given moment, 60% of your blood is in your veins, but if your blood starts to“back up” due to vein valve dysfunction or weakness, circulation problems can result. If your legs and feet feel heavy and tired it could be because the veins in your legs are not functioning correctly or maybe your blood is flowing incorrectly. Pooling of blood in your veins can result in heaviness and tiredness of both legs and feet. Veins can even become dark purple or blue in color. Veins can look like twisted cords, often bulging. Other symptoms may include: itchy legs that drive you crazy, throbbing or swollen calves, ankles and feet.
Complications of varicose veins are rare, but be aware of these symptoms:
- Veins that are very close to the surface could burst and cause bleeding. Know that if even minor bleeding occurs, medical attention is needed. Typically the risk of bleeding again is high.
- Deep veins can become enlarged. If the leg is swollen considerable, blood clots can arise. This condition is know as thrombophlebitis.
- Ulcers may form on the skin near affected veins, especially near the ankles. If long-term fluid builds up, blood pressure may rise.
Varicose Veins Self-care
It is important to be proactive when dealing with varicose veins. Here are some things that you can do treat varicose veins naturally:
- Exercise
- Elevate your legs
- Monitor your weight
- Eat a high-fiber diet
- Avoiding high heels
- Wear compression stockings
- Sit and stand often, especially if you work at a desk all day.
Natural Treatments
The Butcher’s Broom or Ruscus aculeatus is used as an anti-inflammatory agent which helps to prevent atherosclerosis. It is a plant also known as Jew’s myrtle, box holly, knee holly, pettigree, and sweet broom. Butcher’s broom is the active component in several treatments for venous diseases and venous insufficiency, such as varicose veins and even hemorrhoids. Some professionals believe that when taken in combinations with vitamin C and hesperidin, a bioflavonoid found in citrus plants, the most benefit will be noticed with relief for pain, heaviness, leg cramps, itching, and swelling. There are precautions. Butcher’s broom could interact with blood pressure and stimulant medications, see your physician before taking.
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Horse Chestnut may also be an option. A 2012 review of 17 studies published between 1976 and 2002 stated that horse chestnut seed extract may improve leg pain, swelling, and itching in people with chronic venous insufficiency when taken for a short time. Results indicated that horse chestnut seed extract may be as effective as wearing compression stockings.
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Research on Butcher’s Broom
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12040966
Overall assessment of efficacy was significantly better for ruscus extract compared to placebo. Overall tolerability for both treatments was assessed as good and very good. Of all 48 adverse events occurring in both treatment groups, 22 were reported in the ruscus group, one of them was considered to be related to the study medication (unlikely). Considering the study duration of three months it is concluded, that ruscus extract, in the recommended daily dosage according to the German monograph, is a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14612852
Despite questions surrounding the variability of data quality and sample size of some of the studies, we conclude that in patients with CVI Cyclo 3 Fort (Combination of Ruscus aculeatus, vitamin C and hesperidin) significantly reduces the severity of the symptoms compared to placebo. This study is a strong and objective demonstration of the clinical efficacy of Cyclo 3 Fort in treating patients with CVI.
There is help for Varicose Veins. Comment below if you’ve found something that helped your problem.
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