Thursday, May 7, 2009

Natural Ways to Avoid Varicose Veins


Varicose vein is a common problem which occurs mostly on women, but can also happen to men. If you want to alleviate this condition, here are some steps for you.

Tip 1: Exercise regularly

Exercising promotes healthy blood circulation. It also helps you lose weight and avoid obesity which are factors that trigger varicose veins. Exercise makes your legs healthy and strong.

Tip 2: Avoid Leg placement
Prolonged standing or crossing of legs (when sitting) without moving or changing position can strain your blood vessels. Elevate your legs whenever possible to promote rest and relaxation to your legs.

Tip 3: Grape seed extract
Grape seed extract contains proanthocyanidins, a powerful antioxidant compounds which gives more elasticity to blood vessels and less likely to leak the fluids that cause swelling on the legs. It helps in varicose veins and other vascular problems.

Tip 4: Horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE)
HCSE contains an active ingredient called escin. Escin is a compound that helps support normal vessel wall functioning that is good for chronic venous insufficiency. Chronic venous insufficiency is a syndrome that includes leg swelling, varicose veins, leg pain, itching and skin ulcers.

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