subject: Vericose Veins [print this page] Varicose Veins are a very invasive problem that millions of people suffer with daily. It is not typically a male or female problem as some might think. It is prevalent in both sexes. It is easy to identify the person who suffers with varicose veins. Varicose veins are those gnarled, thick, and very unattractive veins usually found in the legs. Actually, varicose veins can form just about anywhere in the body but the majority of sufferers experience the problem in their legs. And it is also interesting to note that varicose veins can be a very debilitating problem.
The enlarged spider leg veins can be reduced naturally by the use of exercise to promote better blood circulation. Exercising each day promotes the correct and continual circulation of the blood through the veins. Exercising the legs is most important for this health issue, so activities like walking or leg lifts are extremely beneficial. Also, weight gain after an event like pregnancy contributes to spider leg veins. Losing weight can reduce the effects of spider leg veins.
Some holistic doctors suggest increasing your intake of bioflavenoids, an ingredient found just below the surface of most citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits. Bioflavenoids strengthen capillary and vein walls which when they get weak are one of the main causes of spider veins. Other doctors of natural healing suggest that exercises that tone the legs, such as laying on the back and raising the legs are effective. The theory behind this is that the blood drains from the spidered veins thus relieving pressure and reducing swelling. These exercises are not only good for battling spider veins but are also great for overall circulation.
Other factors that cause varicose veins include obesity, the added pressure of pregnancy on the legs, standing for long periods, chronic constipation, and old age.
The first alternative to varicose vein surgery is sclerotherapy which is a medical process when a chemical is injected in to veins to reduce swelling. Ultrasound is also used in this type of procedure to see the vein and let the doctor monitor the injection.
The last solutions that I have found is Venovil. This is based on working on the problem from the inside out. This supplement is packed with flavonoids, the same items that help from berries. This supplement to help reduce spider veins is also high in enzymes that help get rid of the cause of these spider veins.
