What are varicose veins
Before you start dealing with a problem using different means, it is important to understand what kind of disease we are talking about, what are the mechanisms of its development. Varicose veins mean a pathological process accompanied by deformation of the blood vessels that are responsible for transporting blood to the heart.
Deformation, as the name implies, means expansion, but in addition, lengthening of the vein, thinning of its walls, as well as interruption of the venous valve system, which allows the blood to rise upwards, exceeding the force of gravity. .
The development of varicose veins is dangerous due to violation of blood circulation in the vascular bed, which disrupts systemic circulation and stagnation occurs in the veins themselves. The more the disease develops, the more serious the consequences, up to the formation of subcutaneous hematomas and food ulcers, the development of thrombophilia. In most cases, the disease develops in the vessels of the legs, as the lower extremities are subject to heavy loads.
Activities aimed at strengthening the vascular wall
Considering all the above, it is reasonable to assume that in order to prevent the development of varicose veins, it is necessary to stop the deformity process, this can be done by strengthening the vascular wall. Therefore, we will now look at various techniques to achieve this goal and improve the patient's condition as a whole.
Apple cider vinegar
One of the most common and effective treatments for varicose veins, however, it is very important to use natural apple cider vinegar and not to use acetic acid with aromatics (both options are freely available in stores, carefully read the description inlabel) Recipes look like this:
- Immediately after the bath, simply pour vinegar on your feet where the veins are swollen and then wait until the fluid is absorbed, you do not need to wipe it. This procedure will help you get rid of the feeling of heaviness and pain.
- In a similar way, you can treat problem areas by rubbing vinegar with light massage movements. It is best to do this after bathing, but before going to bed.
- A very effective method is packaging - take a cloth wrapped 2-3 times, dip it in apple cider vinegar, squeeze it lightly and apply to problem areas. Then wrap your feet over the gauze with a towel and wrap it with cling film on top. In this case, it is better to raise your legs above body level. This procedure effectively eliminates swelling and unpleasant symptoms, lasts about 30 minutes, you do not need to wash your feet after that.
Chestnut horse against varicose veins
Another extremely effective and famous treatment for varicose veins, with which there are many recipes, we will consider the most effective:
- Vodka tincture or rubbing alcohol - for cooking, you need 50 grams of fruit cut into small pieces, right on the skin. Put them in a glass container, fill with 250 ml of alcohol or vodka, then close the lid tightly and leave it in a cool warm place for 14 days, remember to stir occasionally. After the prescribed period, drain the tincture and take within 3 weeks, 15 drops before meals, three times a day.
- There is also a product for external use and to make it, 5 whole chestnuts and 5 tablespoons of the inflorescence of this plant. Grind the indicated ingredients with a blender or coffee grinder, mix well with 500 ml of vegetable oil (sunflower oil is good). Then soak the resulting mixture for 2 hours in a water bath, wait until it cools down and store in the refrigerator in a glass container. The method of application is simple, rub the ointment 1-2 times a day on problem areas on the feet.
Dealing with the disease with the most affordable vegetables
Vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage have long been shown to be effective in treating varicose veins, which can be actively used for external use. The treatment methods in this case are the following:
- Tomato- Cut some tomatoes into thin slices and place them on your feet where you can see the swollen vessels. Then wrap your feet in some kind of fabric and wrap an elastic bandage on top, not tight, the compression can be left even overnight.
- Potatoesare the most democratic and at the same time very good method. You will need potato peels, which should also be applied to the legs with the light side down, you can just apply an elastic bandage on top and not remove the compress for 2-3 hours.
- Cabbageis used similarly to potatoes, but before applying them to the legs, you need to make many small cuts in the leaves of this vegetable, locating them with a knife. It is also recommended to lubricate the side of the cabbage leaf, located next to the foot, with vegetable oil.
Bee therapy
Perhaps, in folk medicine, there is no industry where bee waste products will not be used. Bee therapy means the use of propolis, honey, beeswax. Since almost everyone has honey in their kitchen, consider one of the best ways to use it for varicose veins:
- Take a parchment for baking and spread the honey on it, not in a thick layer, literally no more than 2mm. Then attach the honey canvas to the area of the feet where traces of varicose veins are visible and wrap it with cling film on top. The next layer of compression is fastened with an elastic bandage, it should be kept on the foot for about two hours. However, during the treatment, which lasts 30 days, daily, in the absence of skin side effects, the application time is increased by one hour. Finally, the compress is applied overnight and removed only in the morning.
Apply laundry soap
Laundry soap is a natural product that, although it has an unpleasant odor, consists only of water, clay, sodium and animal and vegetable fats. Thanks to this chemical composition, the soap helps to relieve swelling, inflammation, and even eliminate vascular "stars" and prevent the appearance of food ulcers. You can treat varicose veins with laundry soap in different ways, but it is better to make ointments and compresses:
- To prepare a compress, you will need to stick 10 tablets of acetylsalicylic acid in 250 ml of vodka for 2 days (only in a glass container with a tightly closed lid). After 2 days, 25 grams of soap, cut into small pieces, are mixed into the resulting solution. Then moisten the cloth folded several times in the solution and place it on the problem area of the foot, hold it for no more than 60 minutes. This method will relieve pain, relieve inflammation and also eliminate swelling.
- Ointment - in addition to soap, this recipe includes vegetable oil (150 ml), propolis (100 g) and beeswax (100 g). First, rub 150 grams of soap, then pour sunflower oil or olive oil on the resulting shavings, then add propolis, honey and mix everything well. Now place the mixture in an enamel or glass container in a water bath and mix until the mixture is completely homogeneous. Once the ointment is ready, place it in a sealed glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Rub the ointment daily on those areas of your feet where the varicose veins are visible, it is better to do this before going to bed and to avoid staining your clothes or things, bandage the treatment area with a bandage.
The benefits of acacia flowers
The tincture of white acacia flowers is very popular, which also effectively treats varicose veins in the early stages. To prepare it, take 100 grams of dried acacia color and pour the raw materials into a glass container with 500 milliliters of vodka and then put them in a cool dark place for 21 days, remembering to stir occasionally. Once the time is up, a slice of grated lemon is added to the tincture and kept for another week. With the resulting tincture, you should wipe your feet in the morning and evening in those places where the varicose veins are located.
Doctor's recommendations
Of course, treating varicose veins at home, using only traditional medicine, only makes sense in the early stages of the disease. But even in this case, it is worth consulting a doctor before using any treatment.
In addition, doctors also make some recommendations that, in combination with the chosen method of treatment, will improve the patient's condition and reduce the likelihood of pathology:
- Proper nutrition - it is very important to try to eat healthy foods, in addition to fatty, fried, smoked, sweet, salty and sour foods from the diet. To improve your condition, opt for vegetables, diet meats, fermented dairy products, vegetables and fruits. Beets, tomatoes, cabbage, sorrel, citrus fruits, blueberries, blackberries, black currants are especially useful for varicose veins.
- You can stop the disease with the help of special compression stockings, in other words, patients with any form of varicose veins must wear compression garments.
- Follow an active and portable lifestyle, go for sports, it is better to prefer yoga, swimming and light exercise. Exercise daily or find a physical therapist.
- You should also consult your doctor about the use of drugs, because in combination with traditional methods, such a treatment will give much better results.