It is not always possible to prevent the development of varicose veins, but the regular implementation of preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of their occurrence.
For this purpose, traditional medicine is used, since, unlike chemical drugs, they do not have any negative effects on the body. However, there are a small number of contraindications so you need to see a doctor first.
The importance of preventing varicose veins
Vascular disease leads to the appearance of a venous pattern on the legs, which makes a person feel uncomfortable in society. This feature of pathology is of great concern to the female half of the population because they want their legs to be perfect. Reddened skin, swellings 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 minor problem with varicose veins. As the course of the disease worsens, a person develops severe pain, heaviness 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 occurrence of such problems, doctors recommend both men and women to adhere to the rules of preventing varicose veins. In people at risk, they help reduce the risk of pathology.
But prevention is also important for patients who have already been diagnosed with varicose veins. Folk remedies that are used during the period of treatment increase 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 a varicocele, which becomes the cause of infertility.
In women, complications of vascular pathology can negatively affect the course of pregnancy. In severe cases, doctors even advise interrupting it.
The importance of prevention lies in preventing mental and physical ailments, as well as preventing the development of complications that can lead to death.
Home remedies
Recipes based on medicinal plants are easy to prepare yourself, so such prevention is always carried out at home. First of all, you need to consult a therapist and conduct an allergy test, which will allow you to determine the presence of an individual intolerance to the chosen folk remedy.
For oral administration
To strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation, it is recommended to use the following tinctures and decoctions:
- Buckeye. 100 g of flowers are poured into 1 liter of alcohol. The tool is kept in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks, with occasional shaking. 1 teaspoontinctures are added to a glass of pure water and drunk 3 r before meals. per day;
- Nettle. The broth is prepared by brewing 2 tsp. crushed leaves 250 ml of boiling water. You drink it in 1 tbsp. l. 2 pages per day for 2 weeks;
- regret. 50 g of a dry plant is poured with 250 ml of alcohol and insisted for 14 days. The resulting product is filtered through a cheesecloth and consumed on an empty stomach, 15 drops each, diluting in a glass of water;
- ground nutmeg (1 tsp) is poured with boiling water (250 ml) and consumed in the form of tea with the addition of 1 tsp. Honey 1 hour before meals;
- 1 tablespoon. l. chopped leaves and bark of a hazelnut pour 250 ml of boiling water. Use the remedy 3 r. per day, 150 ml for 3 months.
Raw buckwheat also has a fortifying property. It is crushed to a powdery state and eaten 1 tbsp daily on an empty stomach. l. the resulting cereal, washed off with water.
Important!
When using products with nutmeg, pay attention to their toxicity. The daily dose should not exceed 1 teaspoon.
External use
Using compresses and rubbing, you can increase the elasticity and strength of blood vessels:
- finely chopped Kalanchoe leaves are poured with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. Insist on the remedy for 2 weeks, then rub it on the legs every day before bed.
- 2-3 unpeeled cloves of garlic are rubbed on a fine grater and mixed with butter in a ratio of 1: 2. The compress is applied at night;
- freshly picked chestnut leaves are crushed until a pulpy mass is formed, which is applied to the legs for 8-10 hours, wrapping the legs with a bandage;
- Apple Cider Vinegar. It must be made from fruit juice or bought in the store. You need to take 30 minutes of your time in the evening or in the morning. Wrap your legs with a cloth dipped in undiluted vinegar. Place a foil and a warm scarf over it. The legs should remain in an elevated position (on a pillow) throughout the procedure.
Important!
When buying apple cider vinegar, pay attention to the ingredients. If it has acetic acid and apple flavor in it, it won't work.
It is recommended to use external remedies for 1-1, 5 months, and then take a break for 2-4 weeks.
Recipes for the treatment of varicose veins
In folk medicine there are recipes that will relieve the symptoms of the disease and accelerate the healing process:
- Aloe juice, honey, crushed laundry soap, ichthyol ointment, lard, Vishnevsky ointment and onion juice are mixed in equal parts, and the resulting mass is heated to body temperature. Then it is applied to the affected veins for 10 hours, and the legs are wrapped in polyethylene and warmed with a warm scarf or blanket. The course of treatment includes 20 daily procedures;
- green clay is diluted with water until a creamy consistency is obtained. The product is applied to a clean cloth and wrapped around the aching leg and fixed with a bandage. After 40-60 minutes. the compress is removed. The manipulation is carried out by 1 r. one day every other 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 infuse for 10 days in a container with a closed lid. Filter the finished tincture and thoroughly rub it into the affected areas. After that, the legs should last 30 minutes. be in an elevated position. The procedure is carried out daily for 3 months;
- in a bucket filled with 10 liters of cold water (not below 20 degrees), add 0. 5 liters of apple cider vinegar and lower your feet there for 7 minutes. Baths should be done every evening for 2-3 months.
Treatment with folk remedies is carried out after consulting a doctor in advance. If the general condition deteriorates, it must be stopped.
Nutrition and diet
The main principle of prevention is compliance with the norms of a balanced diet. If you belong to a risk group or if you have been diagnosed with varicose veins, you must exclude the following foods from the menu:
- smoked meat;
- Cucumber;
- Flour and confectionery;
- fatty meat and fish;
- Spices;
- Hot dog;
- semi-finished products;
- Chocolate;
- high fat dairy products;
- Grenades;
- Bananas;
- Mango.
Carbonated and alcoholic drinks are prohibited. It is also recommended to limit your consumption of coffee, cocoa, and rose hips, which have diuretic effects.
The diet should be enriched with the following foods:
- Fruits with high vitamin C content (citrus fruits, kiwi);
- Cherries, cherries, and garlic help reduce blood viscosity;
- remove excess fluid from the body gooseberries, strawberries, currants;
- Vegetables and herbs;
- Vegetable fat;
- low fat dairy products;
- Liver;
- Cereals increase the intake of fiber in the body;
- Seafood;
- lean meat and fish.
The food can be served boiled, steamed, or steamed. It is also necessary to monitor the volume of liquid consumed, on which the viscosity of the blood depends.
The purpose of the diet is to normalize metabolism and eliminate stagnation that leads to excess weight, hormonal disorders and the development of inflammatory diseases. Such violations lead to the development of varicose veins over time.
It is important for both men and women to pay attention to the prevention of vascular disease, as its untimely treatment leads to life-threatening complications. The use of folk remedies will help reduce the risk of pathology in the safest way for the body and improve the general condition of the body.