Varicose veins are vascular diseases in which the walls are thin. As a result, blood vessels dilate and dilate, pathological nodules form, and blood flow is disrupted. Varicose veins are most commonly diagnosed in the legs. But the hands often suffer. Women have varicose veins in childhood, men have testicles. It is not easy to normalize the condition - it is often necessary to resort to surgery. However, in the early stages of the disease, varicose veins can be treated with folk remedies.
Alternative medicine knows many ways to strengthen and restore blood vessels. These are diets, sports, various decoctions, infusions, compresses. All of them are more harmless than pharmaceutical drugs, so many people prefer to use only natural medicines. But keep in mind that in advanced situations, traditional medicine can only be used as an adjunct medicine. In any case, such treatment should be agreed with the doctor.
Behavioral characteristics of a person suffering from varicose veins
When treating varicose veins and thrombophlebitis with folk remedies and more traditional methods, a person should follow a certain lifestyle. The truth is that behavioral errors that lead to the development of the disease must be eliminated.
What to look for first:
- Clothes. Narrow jeans and narrow belts make it difficult for blood to pass through the arteries. It is better to choose shoes with small heels. The condition is aggravated by varicose veins of the lower extremities of the nails and a completely flat foot.
- Physical activity. Must be alive - but at a moderate level. Heavy loads are excluded, but complete passivity will also cause damage. Regular walks in the fresh air, cycling, swimming in the pool are encouraged. If the work is sedentary, you should take frequent breaks - get up and take at least a few steps around the room. A chair or armchair should be as comfortable as possible. Prolonged sitting aggravates the situation, especially with pelvic varicose veins.
- Water treatments. Hot baths are extremely undesirable for this disease, but more often a contrast shower should be taken - it improves blood circulation.
- Cosmetic procedures. It is better to avoid electrolysis and waxing.
- Bad habits. Alcohol and smoking significantly aggravate the condition with varicose veins.
Therapeutic diet
Only proper nutrition can slow down the treatment of reticular varicose veins of the lower extremities and other parts of the body with folk remedies. And maybe you won't need the money anymore. And in more severe forms, a therapeutic diet will speed up the healing process.
The patient's diet should be plentiful:
- Vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C;
- seafood, seaweed;
- cereals;
- foods rich in fiber;
- bal;
- nuts;
- legumes;
- rose hips, gooseberries, currants;
- vegetable oil;
- parsley, dill;
- garlic;
- intestine (liver, heart, tongue).
It is recommended that you unsubscribe:
- salt - exclude or minimize at least for the duration of active treatment;
- fried, smoked;
- meat (especially pork);
- canned food;
- salty foods;
- strong tea;
- coffee;
- sweets and sugar.
For varicose veins, you should drink plenty of clean water (not carbonated). Green and herbal teas are also helpful. It is advisable to start your meal with a light vegetable salad seasoned with vegetable oil. And you have to finish a little hungry. Eating too much is very harmful for vascular diseases.
Special underwear
Folk remedies and other methods of treatment of advanced varicose veins should be corrected by wearing special underwear.
Compression tights, socks, knee pads, leggings and other knitwear increase blood pressure and speed up blood flow by squeezing dilated arteries. This significantly reduces the risk of blood clots.
Such underwear should be selected under the guidance of a physician. There are different types of compression stockings in terms of impact. A weaker pressure is required to prevent it, and the pressure increases in the later stages of varicose veins.
Usually the form is put on in the morning - after waking up and removed before going to bed. But you can't wear it day and night.
Compression underwear is contraindicated in heart and lung failure, atherosclerosis, orthoarthritis, bed sores, dermatitis, skin allergies and open wounds. It is prescribed with caution to people suffering from diabetes.
Gymnastics Exercises
It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of gymnastics in the treatment of varicose veins, which is often due to a sedentary lifestyle. Special exercises improve blood and lymph flow from the arteries, tone and strengthen the walls, normalize blood pressure and make a person more resilient. Gymnastics is especially indicated for those who spend a lot of time in a sitting position. Experts recommend doing this in the morning and evening, taking thirty minutes.
Exercises for different types of diseases:
- With virtually all types of varicose veins, the following gymnastics is performed: bend one lower muscle in a prone position and pull the chest; then straighten, pull up and hold for a few seconds. Then lower the other leg with your other foot and repeat.
- Also, a workout is considered universal, during which you should sit in a chair, put your heels on the floor and make comprehensive movements with your toes.
- Suitable for all patients and "swallow". Get up, straighten up, stand on tiptoes and open your arms. Then breathe in and get one leg back. Repeat with the other limb.
- It is useful to do a very simple exercise with varicose veins of the legs: lie on a hard surface, put a pillow under your feet. At the same time, it is important to relax as much as possible, close your eyes and breathe deeply and evenly. Sleep like this for 10-15 minutes.
- "Cycling" will help in the treatment of folk remedies for varicose veins of the small pelvis (varicose veins of the uterus or ovaries). You should lie on your back and rotate your legs to mimic walking. It is also recommended to do "scissors" that cover the movements of the legs when stretching regularly (horizontal and vertical).
- Men suffering from varicose veins of the testicles are more likely to stand on their feet, stay in this position for about 20 seconds, and then suddenly "fall" on their heels. This will help fight the blockage in the blood vessels of the genitals.
Traditional medicines
Traditional medicines should be used in conjunction with diet, exercise and lifestyle adjustments. They are thinner and cheaper than pharmaceutical products. Of course, it is not always possible to go only with folk recipes. In advanced cases, this is excluded. But even in the most difficult situations, they are no more.
The main purpose of traditional medicine is to prevent congestion in the arteries. Various decoctions, ointments, creams, compresses and other home remedies are used for this purpose. The recipes for the most effective ones are given below.
Application of tinctures
There are both internal and external use of medicinal tinctures in the treatment of varicose veins.
The following tools worked well:
- Kalanchoe is an effective treatment for vascular diseases of the lower extremities. The leaves of this plant should be crushed, filled with medical alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1 and left for a while with the container tightly closed. After a few days, the tincture is rubbed into the affected skin. The vascular mesh will disappear.
- Horse chestnut is used in folk medicine to treat varicose veins of the uterus. You will need 50 grams of flowers, which should be filled with vodka or alcohol. Insist 14 days, shaking occasionally. Take 2 tablespoons orally three times a day a few minutes before meals. The duration of the course is one week.
- Another recipe for the treatment of pelvic pathologies (varicose veins of the uterus or ovaries) is a tincture of a mixture of herbs. You should take dandelion root, horsetail, knotweed, chamomile, motherwort and clover in equal proportions and combine them all (you can buy a ready-made collection from the pharmacy). Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 0. 5 liters of boiling water and leave in a thermos overnight. Take 50 grams orally four times a day.
- With varicose veins of the testicles in men, folk remedies include infusions of birch and strawberry leaves, sweet clover and oat straw. All this is crushed, mixed in a 1: 1 ratio, and then a tablespoon of the collection is poured into 600 ml of boiling water. Insist 30 minutes. Tension. Take 0. 25 cup three times daily before meals. The duration of the course is one month.
Compression Treatment
Compresses have no worse effect than tinctures with varicose veins. Various ingredients are used to prepare them. Most of them are always at hand.
The simplest and most affordable recipes:
- Tomato compress.Fresh vegetables are finely chopped and applied to the affected area. You can provide the density with an elastic bandage. Hold for a few hours. Then update and repeat twice more. The procedure is harmless and suitable for daily use.
- Cabbage compress.You need an ordinary vegetable for this. A leaf of white cabbage should be lubricated with soap and first applied to the painful area, which should be sprinkled with soda. Secure with a bandage, leave on overnight.
- Alcohol compress.Moisten warm socks with vodka and put on steamed limbs. Leave on overnight. The product effectively improves blood circulation.
Application of mixtures
Different types of decoctions are mainly used to reduce pain. As for the internal forms of the disease (for example, varicose veins of the uterus), they are especially effective and the use of external substances is impossible.
definitions:
- Stinging river.Two tablespoons of dry crushed herbs are poured into 200 ml of water and boiled. Cool naturally and drink a quarter of a glass three times a day. The duration of the course is one month.
- Calendula juice.Pour a few tablespoons with a glass of water and bring to a boil. You can add honey during the cooling process to taste. Sit for 30 minutes and drink a few hours before breakfast. You can drink the next glass in a few hours. And therefore several times a day. The course of treatment is one month.
Additive and Rubbing Treatment
In the initial stage, rubbing and applying is actively used in the treatment of varicose veins with folk remedies. They help to remove the "spider web" of blood vessels and slow the progression of the disease.
Here are some ways:
- Apple cider vinegar is one of the most effective remedies for varicose veins. Dilute 2 tablespoons with a glass of water, then moisten with gauze and apply to the affected area for 30 minutes.
- Boil the potato peels. It is then cooled for several hours, ground and applied to the "star" of the vessels.
- You can also boil a glass of water with 2 tablespoons of chamomile or wormwood. After cooling, rub into affected skin.
Folk remedies are useful for various diseases at an early stage. It has a milder effect on the body compared to traditional medicine, has fewer side effects and contraindications. They are actively used in vascular pathology: uterine varicose veins, lower and upper extremities, testicles. Especially at the beginning of the development of these diseases.
It is important to consult your doctor for best results. It will tell you which tools are best for you in a given situation. You need to be patient when using traditional medicine. They work slower than synthetic drugs. But regular procedures will certainly have an effect.