It is not always possible to prevent the development of varicose veins, but with the implementation of regular preventive measures, you can significantly reduce the risk of its occurrence.
For this purpose, traditional medicines are used, because, unlike chemical medicines, they have no negative effects 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 venous patterns on the legs, which makes a person feel uncomfortable while in society. This pathological feature is very concerned about the female half of the population, because they want their legs perfect. Reddened, swollen skin and swollen veins do not look aesthetically pleasing. At the same time, the girl felt unattractive and became irritable.
But moral discomfort is only a minor problem with varicose veins. With the severity of the course of the disease, a person experiences 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 appearance of 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 appearance of dangerous complications:
- phlebitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- deep vein thrombosis;
- trophic ulcers;
- thromboembolism.
Varicose veins on the lower part of the legs can spread to the pelvic organs. In this case, men can develop varicocele, which is the cause of infertility.
In women, complications of vascular pathology can negatively affect the course of pregnancy. In severe cases, doctors also advise to interrupt it.
The importance of prevention lies in preventing mental and physical discomfort, as well as preventing the development of complications that can lead to death.
Restoration of the people
Recipes based on medicinal plants are easily prepared yourself, therefore, such prevention is carried out at home at any convenient time. First, you need to consult a therapist and conduct an allergy test, which allows you to identify the presence of individual intolerance to selected folk remedies.
For oral administration
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 is poured into 1 liter of alcohol. The tool is insisted for 2 weeks in a dark cool place, shaking occasionally. 1 teaspoon of tilincture is added to a glass of pure water and drunk before meals 3 r. A day;
- nettles. The broth is prepared by mixing 2 tsp. crushed leaves 250 ml of boiling water. They drank it in 1 tbsp. l. 2 p. a day for 2 weeks;
- rue. 50 g of dried plants is poured with 250 ml of alcohol and insist for 14 days. The resulting product is filtered through cheesecloth and eaten on an empty stomach, 15 drops each, diluting it 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. l. chopped leaves and peel of hazelnuts pour 250 ml of boiling water. Use medicine 3 r. per day, 150 ml for 3 months.
Raw buckwheat also has fortifying properties. It is crushed to a powder state and eaten daily on an empty stomach 1 tbsp. l. the resulting grains, washed with water.
Important!
When using products with nutmeg, be aware of its toxicity. The daily dose should not exceed 1 teaspoon.
External use
You can increase the elasticity and firmness of blood vessels with the help of compressing and rubbing:
- finely chopped Kalanchoe leaves are poured with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. Insist the drug for 2 weeks, and then rub the feet with it daily before bedtime;
- 2-3 cloves of unpeeled garlic rubbed on a fine grater and mixed with butter in a ratio of 1: 2. Compressed applied at night;
- freshly picked chestnut leaves are crushed until a soft mass is obtained, which is applied on the feet for 8-10 hours, wrapping the feet with bandages;
- Apple cider vinegar. It should be made from fruit juice or purchased from a store. In the evening or in the morning you should take 30 minutes. wrap your feet with a cloth dipped in undiluted vinegar. Put a warm film and scarf on top. The feet should remain in an elevated position (on a pillow) throughout the procedure.
Important!
When buying apple cider vinegar, look at the ingredients. If it contains acetic acid and apple flavor, it will not work.
External restorations are recommended to be used for 1-1. 5 months, and then rest for 2-4 weeks.
Recipes for the treatment of varicose veins
In folk medicine, there are recipes that reduce 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. Then it is applied on the affected vein for 10 hours and the foot is wrapped in polyethylene, warming it 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 cloth and wrapped around the sore foot, fixing it with a bandage. After 40-60 minutes. compressed removed. Manipulation is performed by 1 r. a day every day for 2-3 months;
- 8 tbsp. l. 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. Strain the prepared tincture and rub it thoroughly into the affected area. After that, the leg should take 30 minutes. is in a high position. This procedure is performed daily for 3 months;
- in a bucket filled with 10 liters of cold water (not lower than 20 degrees), add 0. 5 liters of apple cider vinegar and lower your feet there for 7 minutes. Bathing should be done every evening 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.
Nutrition and diet
The main principle of prevention is considered to be adherence to the norms of a balanced diet. If you belong to a risk group or you have been diagnosed with varicose veins, then you should exclude the following foods from the menu:
- smoked meat;
- orange;
- flour and confectionery products;
- fatty meats and fish;
- spices;
- sausage;
- semi -finished products;
- chocolate;
- high fat dairy products;
- hand bomb;
- 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 of gooseberries, strawberries, currants;
- vegetables and herbs;
- vegetable oil;
- low -fat dairy products;
- heart;
- grains will increase the supply of fiber in the body;
- seafood;
- lean meats and fish.
Food can be served boiled, stewed or steamed. It is also necessary to monitor the amount of fluid consumed, on which the viscosity of the blood depends.
The purpose of the diet is to normalize metabolism and eliminate stagnation that causes overweight, hormonal disorders and the development of inflammatory diseases. Such violations over time lead to the development of varicose veins.
It is important for men and women to pay attention to the prevention of vascular pathology, 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 improve the general condition of the body.