It is not always possible to prevent the development of varicose veins, but with regular preventive measures you can significantly reduce the risk of its occurrence.
Traditional medicine is used for this purpose, because, unlike chemical drugs, they do not have a negative effect on the body. But there are a small number of contraindications, so you should first consult a doctor.
The importance of preventing varicose veins
Vascular disease leads to the appearance of a venous pattern in the legs, which makes a person feel uncomfortable while in society. This feature of the pathology is very worrying for the female half of the population because they want their legs to be perfect. Reddened skin, swelling and swollen veins do not look aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the girl feels unattractive and becomes irritable.
But moral discomfort is only a small problem with varicose veins. As the course of the disease worsens, a person develops severe pain, heaviness and cramps in the legs that do not allow normal movement. One loses one's independence because one needs constant help from relatives.
To avoid such problems, doctors recommend that men and women adhere to the rules for the prevention of varicose veins. In people at risk, they will help reduce the risk of developing pathology.
But prevention is also important for patients who have already been diagnosed with varicose veins. Folk remedies used during the treatment period will increase its effectiveness and prevent the occurrence of dangerous complications:
- phlebitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- deep vein thrombosis;
- trophic ulcer;
- thromboembolism.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities can spread to the pelvic organs. In this case, men can develop varicocele, which causes infertility.
In women, complications of vascular pathology can adversely affect the course of pregnancy. In severe cases, doctors even advise you to stop it.
The importance of prevention is 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, therefore such prophylaxis is carried out at home at any convenient time. First, you should consult a therapist and perform an allergy test, which allows you to identify the presence of individual intolerance to the chosen folk remedy.
For oral use
To strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation in them, it is recommended to use the following tinctures and decoctions:
- horse chestnut. 100 g of flowers are flooded with 1 liter of alcohol. Insist the tool for 2 weeks in a dark cool place, shaking occasionally. 1 tsp tincture is added to a glass of clean water and drunk before meals 3 r. per day;
- nettle. The broth is prepared by boiling 2 teaspoons of crushed leaves in 250 ml of boiling water. Drink it 1 tbsp 2 tbsp per day for 2 weeks;
- ruta. 50 g of dry plant is poured with 250 ml of alcohol and insist 14 days. The resulting product is filtered through cheesecloth and consumed on an empty stomach in 15 drops, diluted in a glass of water;
- ground nutmeg (1 tsp) is poured boiling water (250 ml) and consumed in the form of tea with the addition of 1 tsp honey 1 hour before meals;
- 1 tbsp. chopped hazelnut leaves and peel are poured with 250 ml of boiling water. Use the drug 3 r. 150 ml per day for 3 months.
Raw buckwheat also has strengthening properties. It is crushed to a powdery state and eaten daily on an empty stomach with 1 tbsp of the obtained cereal, washed with water.
Important!
When using nutmeg products, keep in mind its toxicity. The daily dose should not exceed 1 tsp.
External use
You can increase the elasticity and hardness of blood vessels with the help of compresses and rubbing:
- finely chopped kalanchoe leaves are poured with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. Insist on the drug for 2 weeks and then rub your feet with it every day before bedtime;
- 2-3 unpeeled garlic cloves are rubbed on a fine grater and mixed with oil in a ratio of 1: 2. The compress is applied at night;
- freshly picked chestnut leaves are crushed to obtain a mushy mass, which is applied to the legs for 8-10 hours, wrapping the legs with a bandage;
- Apple vinegar. It should be made from fruit juice or purchased from the store. You should set aside 30 minutes in the evening or morning. wrap your feet with a towel dipped in undiluted vinegar. Put a film and a warm scarf on top. The legs should remain in an elevated position (on a pillow) throughout the procedure.
Important!
When buying apple cider vinegar, look at its ingredients. If it contains acetic acid and apple flavor, it will not work.
External funds are recommended to use for 1-1, 5 months, then take a break for 2-4 weeks.
Recipes for the treatment of varicose veins
In folk medicine there are recipes that relieve the symptoms of the disease and speed up the healing process:
- aloe 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 scarf or blanket. The course of treatment includes 20 daily procedures;
- the green clay is diluted with water until a creamy consistency is obtained. The product is applied on a clean towel and wrapped around the affected leg, fixing it with a bandage. After 40-60 minutes. the compress is removed. The manipulation is performed from 1 r. day after day for 2-3 months;
- 8 tbsp. l. dry and crushed acacia flowers are poured with 200 ml of vodka and the product is left to pour into a container with a closed lid for 10 days. Filter the finished tincture and rub it thoroughly on the affected areas. Then the legs should take 30 minutes. to be in a raised position. The procedure is performed daily for 3 months;
- in a bucket filled with 10 liters of cool water (not lower than 20 degrees), add 0, 5 liters of apple cider vinegar and put your feet there for 7 minutes. Baths should be done every night for 2-3 months.
Treatment with folk remedies is carried out after prior consultation with a doctor. If the general condition worsens, it should be stopped.
Nutrition and diet
The basic principle of prevention is considered to be compliance with the norms of a balanced diet. If you belong to a risk group or are diagnosed with varicose veins, then you should exclude the following foods from the menu:
- smoked meats;
- pickles;
- flour and confectionery;
- fatty meat and fish;
- spices;
- sausage;
- semi-finished products;
- chocolate;
- high-fat dairy products;
- grenades;
- bananas;
- mango.
Carbonated and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. It is also recommended to limit the consumption of coffee, cocoa and rose hips, which have a diuretic effect.
The diet should be enriched with the following foods:
- fruits high in vitamin C (citrus fruits, kiwi);
- cherries, cherries and garlic help reduce blood viscosity;
- remove excess fluid from the body gooseberries, strawberries, blackcurrants;
- vegetables and herbs;
- vegetable oil;
- low-fat dairy products;
- liver;
- cereals will increase the supply of fiber in the body;
- Seafood;
- lean meat and fish.
The 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 stagnation, which causes overweight, hormonal disorders and the development of inflammatory diseases. Such disorders over time lead to the development of varicose veins.
It is important for men and women to pay attention to the prevention of vascular pathologies, as their untimely treatment leads to life-threatening complications. The use of folk remedies will help reduce the risk of developing pathology in the safest way for the body and will improve the general condition of the body.