In medicine, it is very difficult to find a disease for which traditional medicine is powerless. Most of the known diseases are treated with traditional medicine formula, and even if this method cannot cure the disease completely, it can enhance the effect of the drug, suspend or slow down the disease. the development of pathology, improve the patient's condition. status, etc. v.
As for varicose veins of the legs, in folk medicine there are many different recipes for eliminating the symptoms of the disease, as well as aimed at controlling and maintaining the condition of the veins. This article will focus on one of the most effective folk remedies for varicose veins - apple cider vinegar.
Features of varicose veins in the legs
Many people when hearing the word varicose veins will imagine the legs can clearly see the veins protruding through the skin. This view is not wrong, but it hardly reveals the full picture of the disease.
The main problem of varicose veins is not cosmetic changes, but a violation of the functioning of the vessels that carry blood to the heart. With varicose veins, the veins are deformed, they dilate, elongate, the walls are thinner, and the function of the venous valves is disrupted.
As a result, with the development of the pathological process, the veins and venous network become visible to the naked eye, and the progression of the disease leads to the fact that the vessels begin to increase greatly. numerous, bulging and damaged. The main problem of varicose veins is a violation of blood circulation, its stagnation in the vessel lumen and a violation of the complete body circulation.
The effect of apple cider vinegar
First of all, it should be noted that the maximum effectiveness of apple cider vinegar in the treatment of varicose veins is achieved mainly at the early stages of the development of the disease.
Natural apple cider vinegar is created through a prolonged chemical reaction. First, a biochemical fermentation takes place, in which the sugar in the apple is converted into alcohol. This is followed by a fermentation cycle, in which alcohol is "distilled" into vinegar. In the end, the resulting product contains in its chemical composition all the beneficial trace elements of the fruit from which it is made.
To understand the benefits that vinegar can bring to the body and especially to the vessels in the legs, consider what useful ingredients it contains:
- Calcium - helps strengthen bone tissue and tones muscle fibers, with varicose veins prevents frequent convulsions, which often accompany the disease.
- Iron - has a positive effect on the blood, increases the synthesis of hemoglobin and eliminates signs of anemia.
- Amino acids - participate in the construction of protein compounds, help burn fat, have a useful effect in the regulation of general body functions.
- Magnesium and potassium - these elements are essential in the fight against diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- Various vitamins and minerals to improve the body's metabolism.
These are the main elements contained in apple cider vinegar, directly involved in the fight against varicose veins, in fact, there are much more trace elements.
If we talk specifically about the properties of vinegar that this product has for the veins affected by varicose veins, they are as follows:
- Reduce puffiness or get rid of them completely.
- Prevention of convulsions, as well as their direct elimination during an attack.
- Eliminate pain or reduce pain, depending on the severity of the pain syndrome.
- Reducing blood clotting, which is important for varicose veins, especially in preventing the formation of blood clots.
- Strengthens the vascular walls, preventing deformation and violation of their integrity.
- One of the signs of varicose veins is discolored, pale skin. On the other hand, vinegar lightens the skin, helping you to combat this unpleasant cosmetic effect.
Note! Doctors insist to use only natural apple cider vinegar for medicinal purposes, obtained by the method described above during fruit fermentation with subsequent fermentation.
The use of acetic acid containing only apple flavoring not only gives no results, but can also be harmful to your health. Natural vinegar is also sold in stores, so read labels carefully before buying.
Application methods
The main conditions in the treatment of folk remedies, including apple cider vinegar, are the systematic approach and the duration of treatment. It is necessary to use this remedy for at least a month, using vinegar until the end of time will give certain results, reduce unpleasant symptoms, but only need to maintain a sufficient course to have hope of consolidating results.
It should also be understood that apple cider vinegar in the fight against varicose veins is used as an external agent and used internally. Moreover, according to patient reviews and doctor's assurances, mixing both methods gives better results.
External use
Most recipes for traditional medicine specifically involve the external use of apple cider vinegar, but let's look at these proven and effective treatments:
- The simplest and at the same time effective way is to treat foot odor with ordinary vinegar. To do this, take a shower to clean your skin, dry your feet and apply apple cider vinegar with gentle movements, paying special attention to problem areas. After the massage, you should lie down for at least 30 minutes, proceed to steam before going to bed as possible;
- Compression is even more efficient. Pour a small amount of vinegar into the bowl, dip the double-layered gauze strips in the solution, squeeze gently and place them on the problem areas. Then wrap the leg with a bandage or other cloth, lie higher than the body level, and wake up in this state for 30-40 minutes, then remove the compression bandage;
- The wrapping method is also very effective. Just like last time, moisten the gauze in vinegar, but now you shouldn't wring the gauze out. Place on your feet in places with varicose veins and wrap the limb with a tight-fitting membrane or gauze. Above the bandage, you need to wrap a towel or warm blanket, after 40 minutes to release the steam;
- You can take a vinegar bath when just soaking your feet. To do this, take about half a bath of water that is not too hot and dilute a quart of apple cider vinegar in it. Then soak your feet in the bath for about 25-30 minutes. This method is the most gentle because of the low concentration of vinegar; it is suitable for people with sensitive skin or an individual acute reaction to the treatment under discussion;
- The last method, but not in terms of effectiveness, involves the preparation of ointments. To do this, mix the protein of 1 chicken egg with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of turpentine. You need to apply the ointment daily in the evening directly to the problem areas, moving up the legs.
Please note that it is advisable to complete the described procedures so that after the procedure is complete you can rest from 30 minutes to an hour, the ideal time is considered evening, before going to bed. It is important to consult a doctor before using vinegar to adjust the duration of treatment and the frequency of daily procedures, because a lot depends on a number of individual factors, the main of which is the level ofprogression of varicose veins. of the foot.
For internal circulation only
Using apple cider vinegar by mouth is not so diverse, there are two proven methods:
- You need to take a cup of filtered or boiled water (250 ml) and stir 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into it. The entire amount of liquid obtained is taken on an empty stomach 10-15 minutes before breakfast.
- The second recipe involves mixing the two ingredients in a cup of water, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, and 2 teaspoons of liquid honey (if the honey has sugar, melt the honey in a water bath). The solution is used in two steps, half a glass is taken on an empty stomach in the morning, the second half of a glass in the evening before dinner.
It is very important, before using apple cider vinegar, to have a diagnosis of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and to consult a gastroenterologist not only about allowing treatment, but also to find out the duration of treatment. allowable value. This necessity is explained by the fact that vinegar can cause ulcers in the stomach and duodenum.
Contraindications to use
Treating varicose veins with apple cider vinegar is not always possible; In some cases, the harms of this therapy may outweigh the benefits. If we talk about external use of the product, the ban comes into force in two cases:
- Thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory process that coats the walls of veins and causes blood clots.
- Progressive forms of atherosclerosis, a disease that disrupts blood circulation in the peripheral vessels and is accompanied by a host of other dangerous symptoms.
Regarding contraindications regarding the internal use of apple cider vinegar, they are as follows:
- Forms of gastritis have high levels of acidity.
- Pre-ulcerative conditions, as well as gastric or duodenal ulcers.
- The final stage of the development of atherosclerosis and thrombophlebitis.
- Pathologies accompanied by acute or chronic inflammatory processes in the kidneys and liver.