As I was searching for more information on varicose veins' cure,
I sat on the swivel chair in front of the PC in a relaxed but
poised position: upright with my right leg over my left leg.
What I thought of as a comfortable sitting position could have
led me to get more of the unwanted varicose veins. The topmost
DON'T in preventing and relieving varicose veins was: DON'T
cross your legs when sitting. It was like touching a hot plate;
I immediately uncrossed my legs and leaned forward to read more.
Other than not crossing the legs, here are some great preventive
measures that you ought to know so as not to have those gory
spider veins marring those pretty legs: · Regular exercise
helps in the continuous flow of the blood. It is understandable
that time is quite a problem. Choose an exercise activity that
is not so time consuming, like walking a good distance will be
great.
· Watch your weight, a very heavy body gives burden to the legs
that hold it upright.
· If your job requires standing for a long period of time, shift
your weight from one foot to the other time and again. If it is
possible, always sit on breaks and relax tired feet.
· Elastic stockings can best support legs.
· See to it that your clothes, even you underwear are
comfortable and not too tight especially on the waist, groin and
leg areas.
· High-fiber foods can help prevent constipation that could also
contribute to varicose veins. Eat as much fiber-filled foods as
possible.
· Salt can be a factor in swelling of the body. Reduce your salt
intake.
· Find time to exercise your legs even when sitting. It can help
in the circulation of blood. A simple leg stretching and feet
and ankle rotation can relieve soreness and can revive those
veins.
· Leg elevation at the end of the day is highly recommended.
Prop your feet on a chair or on the wall at home when you watch
TV or a few minutes before you go to sleep.
· Long travels constrict and numb your legs and feet. If you
can, get up and move about in your vehicle (for travels on
buses, trains and airplanes) or pull over every 30 minutes when
traveling in a car to relax and stretch your legs.
· Choose an aisle seat or the one nearest an exit door when
attending long conferences and meetings. This way, you can
easily go out and stretch every fifteen to thirty minutes to
avoid cramps.
Researchers show that women are not the only victims of varicose
veins. In fact, recent studies show that a large percentage of
men also get varicose veins. Varicose veins are brought about by
a lot of things from being overweight to genetics to aging. Most
factors that contribute to acquiring varicose veins are the work
(especially if it includes long periods of standing up),
pregnancy, stomach disorders such as constipation; and then
there's improper posture. As always, the adage that prevention
is better than cure is very true. Although major treatments and
operations are not exactly needed in curing varicose veins, the
pain could be uncomfortable, not to mention unsightly especially
for a woman. There are dermatological ways to remove varicose
veins but, if you can help it, prevent it from appearing on your
body parts by doing the self-help tips that are stated above.
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