Means of non-pharmacological correction of varicose veins

With varicose veins used means of non-pharmacological correction: bandages, medical tights and stockings.

Elastic stockings provide artificial strengthening of the venous wall. First elastic compression for the treatment of trophic venous ulcers applied Hippocrates. But in the middle of the XX century. It was developed compression stocking with a dosage over the entire surface limb. This innovation developed and implemented Conrad Jobst. He suffered from severe chronic venous insufficiency, and to understand the role of compensatory outside pressure to lower pressure inside the veins. The idea is that, the wall of the veins hyperinflate. This causes increased permeability of it, so, swelling and pain. When using the pressure of elastic fabric is prevented from expanding under the action of the veins of excess amounts of blood, and accordingly reduced the painful symptoms. Moreover, the patient should start using elastic stockings or bandages in the morning, without getting out of bed, When saphenous veins are not yet filled, and carrying them throughout the time of day, while he is on his feet. Otherwise, the effect of elastic bandaging is not. Overlaying bandages need to start from the tips of the fingers and evenly cover the entire limb, leaving vacant lots, to the desired level.

To facilitate the exercise on foot whenever possible, lift your feet up slack (at least take off your shoes and put them on the chair). By the way, Shoes should not be close, as well as socks. If you use for compression therapy is not Tights, and a simple elastic bandage, the note, that the power of bandaging should increase from bottom to top: the most tightly wound bandage on the foot and lower leg bottoms, then weaker and weaker toward the knee.

In no case can not replace the conventional elastic bandage. He just passing vessels, and that you will do even worse.

• If you sit at work for hours, Try not to cross your legs, and sometimes put them on the table and sit as three minutes.
• Sleep, not a pillow under your head, and under his feet.
• Avoid saunas and hot tubs too.
• Do not wear shoes with heels higher than five centimeters, or flat shoes.
• Do not wear clothes made of stretch material.
• Daily massage the legs, since the sole and rising to the thighs.
• In women, the risk of the onset of symptoms of "heavy legs" increases in case of an overdose of contraceptives, as well as during pregnancy and menopause.
• Avoid prolonged (longer 40 minutes) sun exposure. In an extreme case, a protective cream drink.
• Maintain a proper diet. Avoid fats, even plant. Eat foods high in vitamin E, P and (carrot, spinach, oranges, grapes, blueberries). Meat, eat only the white meat of turkey and chicken white meat, restrict eggs. Do not abuse sauces based on mayonnaise, Better to buy yogurt marked "0% fat". Butter, sour cream, soft cheeses prefer low-fat cottage cheese and hard cheese cow. Ideally, a steam kitchen. Drink at least 1,5 liters per day. Do not drink alcohol. Do not smoke.

When varicose veins remarkable effect on blood vessels, especially when it appears sores, providing fish oil, rather omega-3 acid, therein.

Strongly contraindicated jogging, aerobics, tennis. That is all, due to the sharp, surprising for the body movements (aerobics, tennis) or trauma to the blood vessels of the legs when hitting solid ground (run). Not run on asphalt, and the grass and the ground. For the legs are very good cycling or treadmill "bicycle". Also ideal swimming, brisk walking and callanetics.

To feet less tired, You can strengthen them so gymnastics: balance the first one, then on the other foot. Do this several times a day. Exercise is good restores blood circulation in the legs.

In the blood circulation significantly influences proper breathing. Therefore, breathing exercises are just as important for the legs, as well as physical. There are several types of breathing. For overall health and the health of the feet in particular the diaphragm to breathe better. If that does not occur naturally, You can learn correct breathing, practicing yoga or doing singing.