It is not always possible to prevent the development of varicose veins, but with regular implementation of preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of its occurrence.
For this purpose, traditional medicine is used, since, unlike chemical drugs, they do not have a negative effect on the body. But there are some minor contraindications, so you need to consult a doctor first.
The importance of preventing varicose veins
Vascular disease leads to the appearance of vein patterns in the legs, making it difficult to socialize. The feature of this pathology is that half of the female population is very worried, because they want their legs to be perfect. Red, swollen skin and swollen veins look very unsightly. At the same time, the girl feels unattractive and becomes irritable.
But moral discomfort is only a small problem with varicose veins. With the progression of the disease, a person experiences severe, worsening pain and cramps in the legs, which do not allow normal movement. A person loses his independence, because he needs constant help from loved ones.
To avoid the appearance of such problems, doctors recommend men and women to observe the rules of prevention of varicose veins. In people at risk, they help reduce the risk of developing the disease.
But prevention is also important for patients already diagnosed with varicose veins. Folk remedies used during treatment will increase effectiveness and prevent dangerous complications:
- phlebitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- deep vein thrombosis;
- nutritional ulcer;
- thromboembolism.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities can spread to the pelvic organs. In this case, the man can develop varicocele, which becomes the cause of infertility.
In women, complications of vascular disease can negatively affect pregnancy. In severe cases, doctors even recommend discontinuing it.
The importance of prevention lies in preventing mental and physical discomfort, as well as in preventing the development of complications that can lead to death.
Folk remedies
Recipes based on medicinal plants are easy to prepare yourself, so such prevention is carried out at home at any convenient time. First, you need to consult a specialist and conduct an allergy test, which will allow you to determine an individual's intolerance to the chosen folk remedy.
Use orally
To strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation in them, the following decoctions and potions should be used:
- horse chestnut. 100 g of dandelion put into 1 liter of wine. The instrument is kept for 2 weeks in a cool dark place, shaking occasionally. 1 teaspoon of tincture is added to a glass of purified water and taken 3 r before meals. everyday;
- nettle. Broth is prepared by brewing 2 tsp. Cayenne leaves 250 ml of boiling water. They drink it in 1 tbsp. l. 2 p. every day for 2 weeks;
- rue. 50 g of a dry plant is poured with 250 ml of alcohol and insisted for 14 days. The resulting product is filtered through cheesecloth and consumed on an empty stomach, 15 drops each, diluting them in a glass of water;
- Nutmeg (1 teaspoon) is poured with boiling water (250 ml) and drunk in the form of a tea with an additional 1 tsp. honey 1 hour before a meal;
- 1 tbsp. l. chopped witch hazel leaves and bark pour 250 ml of boiling water. Use remedy 3 r. per day, 150 ml for 3 months.
Raw buckwheat also has a strengthening property. It is ground into powder and eaten daily on an empty stomach 1 tbsp. l. the result is grain, washed off with water.
Important!
When using products with nutmeg, 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 compression and rubbing:
- Finely chopped Kalanchoe leaves are poured with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. Press on the remedy for 2 weeks, and then massage the feet with it every day before going to bed;
- 2-3 cloves of unpeeled garlic are milled on a fine grinder and then mixed with butter in a ratio of 1: 2. Compression is applied at night;
- Fresh chestnut leaves are picked and pounded until a paste is formed, applied to the feet from 8 to 10 hours, using bandages to wrap the legs;
- Apple vinegar. It needs to be made from juice or bought from the store. In the evening or in the morning you need to take a break of 30 minutes. Wrap your feet in a cloth dipped in undiluted vinegar. Place a sheet of film and a warm towel on top. The leg should remain elevated (on the knee) throughout the procedure.
Important!
When buying apple cider vinegar, look at its ingredients. If it contains acetic acid and apple flavor, it won't work.
External remedies are recommended to be used for 1-1. 5 months, then take a break for 2-4 weeks.
Varicose veins treatment formula
In folk medicine, there are recipes that help alleviate the symptoms of the disease and speed up the healing process:
- aloe vera juice, honey, crushed laundry soap, ichthyol ointment, lard, Vishnevsky ointment and onion juice are mixed in equal proportions, and the resulting mass is heated to body temperature. It is then applied to the affected veins for 10 hours and the legs are wrapped in polyethylene, warmed on top with a warm towel or blanket. The course of treatment includes 20 daily procedures;
- Green clay is diluted with water until a creamy consistency is achieved. The product is applied to a clean cloth and wrapped around the affected leg, secured with a bandage. After 40-60 minutes. compression is removed. The operation is performed by 1 r. one day 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 infuse in a container with a tight-fitting lid for 10 days. Filter the finished alcohol and rub it thoroughly into the affected areas. After that, the leg should be done for 30 minutes. in an elevated position. The procedure is carried out daily for 3 months;
- Add 0. 5 liters of apple cider vinegar to a bucket full of 10 liters of cool water (not lower than 20 degrees Celsius), add 0. 5 liters of apple cider vinegar and put your feet in it for 7 minutes. It is recommended to shower every night for 2-3 months.
The treatment with folk remedies is carried out after consulting the doctor first. If the general condition worsens, it must be stopped.
Nutrition and diet
The main principle of prevention is considered to be compliance with the standards of a balanced diet. If you are in a risk group or you have been diagnosed with varicose veins, then you need to exclude the following foods from the menu:
- Bacon;
- pickles;
- flour and confectionery products;
- fatty meat and fish;
- Spice;
- Sausage;
- semi-finished products;
- chocolate;
- high-fat dairy products;
- grenade;
- banana;
- mango.
Carbonated and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. You should also limit your intake of coffee, cocoa, and persimmon, which have diuretic effects.
The diet should be supplemented with the following foods:
- fruits rich in vitamin C (citrus, kiwi);
- cherries, cherries and garlic help to reduce blood viscosity;
- remove excess fluid from the body gooseberries, strawberries, currants;
- vegetables and herbs;
- vegetable oil;
- low-fat dairy products;
- Liver;
- cereals will enhance the supply of fiber to the body;
- seafood;
- lean meat and fish.
Food can be served boiled, stewed or steamed. It is also necessary to monitor the volume of fluid consumed, on which the viscosity of the blood depends.
The purpose of the diet is to normalize metabolism and eliminate the 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 diseases, because untimely treatment will lead to life-threatening complications. The use of folk remedies will help minimize the risk of developing pathologies in the safest way for the body and improve the general condition of the body.