It is not always possible to prevent the development of varicose veins, but with the regular implementation of preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of their appearance.
For this purpose, traditional medicine is used, because, unlike chemical drugs, they do not have a negative effect on the body. But there are a small number of contraindications, so first you need to consult a doctor.
The importance of preventing varicose veins
Vascular diseases lead to the appearance of a venous pattern on the legs, which makes a person uncomfortable in society. This feature of the pathology is of great concern to the female half of the population, because they want their legs to be perfect. Reddened skin, swelling, and swollen veins are unsightly. At the same time, the girl feels unattractive and becomes irritable.
But moral discomfort is just a small problem with varicose veins. With the worsening of the course of the disease, 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 the constant help of those close to him.
To prevent the appearance of such problems, doctors recommend that both men and women adhere to the rules for the prevention of varicose veins. In people at risk, they will reduce the risk of developing a pathology.
But prevention is also important for patients who have already been diagnosed with varicose veins. Folk remedies used during the period of treatment 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 becomes the cause of infertility.
In women, complications of vascular pathology can negatively affect the course of pregnancy. In severe cases, doctors even advise stopping it.
The importance of prevention lies in the prevention of mental and physical discomfort, as well as the prevention of the development of complications that can lead to death.
Folk remedies
Herbal recipes are easy to prepare yourself. Therefore, such prevention is carried out at home at all times. First of all, you need to consult a therapist and conduct an allergy test, which allows you to identify the presence of individual intolerance to the chosen folk remedy.
For oral administration
In order 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 poured into 1 liter of alcohol. The tool is kept for 2 weeks in a dark and cool place, shaking from time to time. 1 teaspoon tinctures are added to a glass of pure water and drunk before meals 3 r. per day;
- nettle. The broth is prepared by infusing 2 tbsp. crushed leaves 250 ml of boiling water. They drink it in 1 tbsp. the. 2 p. per day for 2 weeks;
- Street. 50 g of a dry plant is poured with 250 ml of alcohol and insisted for 14 days. The product obtained is filtered through gauze and consumed on an empty stomach, 15 drops each, diluting them 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 tbsp. the. chopped leaves and peel 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 powder state and consumed daily on an empty stomach 1 tbsp. the. the resulting cereal, sprinkled with water.
Important!
When using products that contain nutmeg, be aware of its toxicity. The daily dose should not exceed 1 tsp.
External use
You can increase the elasticity and firmness 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 remedy for 2 weeks, then rub it on the legs every day before going to bed;
- 2-3 unpeeled garlic cloves 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 pasty mass is obtained, 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 bought in a store. In the evening or in the morning you should take 30 minutes. wrap your legs in a cloth soaked in undiluted vinegar. Put a film and a warm scarf over it. The legs should remain in an elevated position (on a pillow) throughout the procedure.
Important!
When you buy apple cider vinegar, look at its ingredients. If it contains acetic acid and apple flavor, it won't work.
It is recommended to use external remedies for 1--1. 5 months, then take a break for 2-4 weeks.
Varicose vein treatment recipes
In traditional medicine, there are recipes that alleviate 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 the temperature ofbody. Then it is applied to the affected veins for 10 hours, and the legs are wrapped in polyethylene, warming them over them with a scarf or warm 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 painful leg, fixing it 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. the. dried and crushed acacia flowers are poured with 200 ml of vodka, and the product is left to infuse in a container with a closed lid for 10 days. Filter the finished tincture and rub it thoroughly into the affected areas. After that, the legs should take 30 minutes. be in the raised position. The procedure is carried out daily for 3 months;
- in a bucket filled with 10 liters of cool water (not less than 20 degrees) add 0, 5 liters of apple cider vinegar and lower the feet in it 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 must be stopped.
Diet and diet
The fundamental principle of prevention is compliance with the standards of a balanced diet. If you belong to a risk group or have been diagnosed with varicose veins, you should exclude the following foods from the menu:
- smoked meats;
- pickles;
- flour and confectionery products;
- fatty meat and fish;
- spices;
- sausage;
- semi-finished products;
- Chocolate;
- high fat dairy products;
- pomegranates;
- bananas;
- mango.
Carbonated and alcoholic drinks 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 fortified with the following foods:
- fruits rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, kiwi);
- cherries, cherries and garlic help reduce the viscosity of the blood;
- remove excess fluid from the body gooseberries, strawberries, currants;
- vegetables and herbs;
- vegetable oil;
- low fat dairy products;
- liver;
- grains will increase the fiber intake in the body;
- Seafood;
- lean meat and fish.
Food can be served boiled, cooked or steamed. It is also necessary to monitor the volume of fluid consumed, on which the viscosity of the blood depends.
The goal of the diet is to normalize the metabolism and eliminate the stagnation that causes excess weight, hormonal disturbances and the development of inflammatory diseases. Such violations over time lead to the development of varicose veins.
It is important that men and women pay attention to the prevention of vascular pathologies, because 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 improve the general condition of the body.