Varicose veins are a disease of the blood vessels in which the walls become thinner. As a result, the veins lengthen and expand, varicose veins form, and blood flow is disrupted. Varicose veins on the legs are most often diagnosed. But hands often suffer. There are also uterine varicose veins in women, testicles in men. It is not easy to normalize the condition - often surgical intervention is required. But in the early stages of the development of the disease, varicose veins can be treated with folk remedies.
Alternative medicine knows many ways to strengthen and restore blood vessels. These are diet, exercise, various decoctions, infusions, compresses. Everything is more dangerous than pharmaceutical preparations, so many people prefer to do natural remedies. But it is important to remember 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, one must adhere to a certain lifestyle. The reality is that behavioral mistakes often lead to disease progression, and they must be eliminated.
Things to keep in mind first:
- Clothes. Skinny jeans and a tight belt make it difficult for blood to pass through the veins. It is better to choose shoes with small heels. Flat buttons and soles make matters worse with varicose veins in the lower part of the foot.
- Physical activity. He should be present in life - but in moderation. Heavy loads are excluded, but complete passive will also pose a danger. Regular walks in the fresh air, cycling, swimming in the pool are encouraged. If work is not moving, you need to rest often - get up and take at least a few steps around the room. The chair or armchair should be comfortable. Long sitting especially worsens the condition with pelvic varicose veins.
- Water treatment. A hot shower for this disease is highly undesirable, but a contrast bath should be done more often - this improves blood circulation.
- Cosmetic procedures. It is better to reject electrolysis and wax hair removal.
- Bad habits. Alcohol and smoking exacerbate the condition with varicose veins.
Therapeutic diet
During treatment with folk remedies for reticular varicose veins on the lower legs and other parts of the body, proper nutrition alone can slow down the process. And, perhaps, no more funds are needed. And in its worse form, a therapeutic diet will speed up the healing process.
The patient's diet should be extensive:
- Vitamin C-rich vegetables and fruits;
- seafood, seaweed;
- grain;
- foods rich in fiber;
- honey;
- nuts;
- beans;
- hip rose, gooseberry, currants;
- vegetable oil;
- parsley, dill;
- garlic;
- underwear (heart, heart, tongue)
It is recommended to unsubscribe from:
- salt - exclude at least during the active treatment period, or reduce it;
- fried, smoked;
- meat (especially pork);
- canned food;
- pickled dishes;
- strong tea;
- coffee;
- sweets and sugar.
For varicose veins, you should drink plenty of clean (non-carbonated) water. Green tea and herbs are also beneficial. It is best to start your meal with a light vegetable salad seasoned with vegetable oil. And you have to solve it while staying a little hungry. Overeating is very dangerous for vascular disease.
Special underwear
With advanced varicose veins, treatment with folk remedies and other methods must be improved by wearing special underwear.
Compression strain, stockings, knee-high, leggings and other knitwear compress the dilated veins, increase pressure and accelerate blood flow. This significantly reduces the risk of blood clots.
Such underwear should be selected under the guidance of a physician. In terms of impact, there are different types of compression shirts. For preventive purposes, weaker pressure is required, and in the final stages of varicose veins, pressure increases.
The jersey is usually worn in the morning - right after waking up, and removed before bed. But you can't wear it all the time.
Compression clothing is contraindicated in the event of cardiopulmonary insufficiency, atherosclerosis, orthoarteritis, bed sores, dermatitis, skin allergies, open wounds. It is prescribed with caution to people suffering from diabetes.
Gymnastics Training
It is difficult to assess the benefits of gymnastics in the treatment of varicose veins, which often occur as a result of an inactive lifestyle. Special exercises increase blood and lymph flow through the ducts, tone and strengthen its walls, normalize blood pressure, and make a person more resilient. Gymnastics is shown especially for those who spend a lot of time sitting. Experts recommend doing it in the morning and evening, allocating thirty minutes for this.
Training for various diseases:
- Practically with all types of varicose veins, such gymnastics is shown: in a cartilage position, bend one lower limb and pull to the chest; then straighten, pull and hold for a few seconds. Then lower and repeat the same movement with the other leg.
- In addition, exercise is considered universal, where you need to, sit in a chair and relax your heels on the floor, doing simultaneous movements with your toes.
- Suitable for all patients and "swallowing". Stand up, straighten, stand on your fingertips and stretch your arms. Then exhale and pull one foot back. Repeat the same with the other limbs.
- With varicose veins, it is useful to do a very simple exercise: lie on a hard surface, put a pillow under your feet. At the same time, it is important to rest as much as possible, close your eyes, breathe deeply and evenly. Lie like this for 10-15 minutes.
- In the treatment of folk remedies for varicose veins in the small pelvis (uterine or ovarian varicose veins), "bicycle" exercise will help. Lying on your back, you need to perform rotational movements with your legs, mimicking travel. It is also recommended to do "scissors" periodically, which involves the movement of the legs horizontally (horizontally and vertically) while lying down.
- Men who suffer from varicose veins on the testicles are shown to stand on their toes more often, are in this position for 20 seconds, and then suddenly "land" on their heels. This will allow you to fight congestion on the veins of the genital organs.
Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine should be used in conjunction with diet, exercise and lifestyle adjustments. They are softer than pharmaceutical products and much cheaper. Of course, it is impossible to find with only folk recipes. In advanced cases, this is excluded. But even in the most difficult situations, they will not overdo it.
The main purpose of traditional medicine is to prevent congestion in the veins. For this, various decoctions, ointments, creams, compresses and homemade medicines are used. The recipe for the most effective is given below.
Apply tingtur
The drug tincture during the treatment of varicose veins has both internal and external uses.
The following tools work well:
- Kalanchoe is effective in treating 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, close the container tightly. After a few days, the color can be applied to the affected skin. The vascular network will disappear.
- Horse chestnut is used in the treatment of uterine varicose veins with folk remedies. You need 50 grams of flowers, which must be filled with vodka or alcohol. Insist for 14 days, occasionally vibrating. Take 2 tablespoons orally three times a day for a few minutes before eating. Course duration is one week.
- Another recipe for the treatment of pelvic pathology (uterine or ovarian varicose veins) is a mixture of ingredients. You need to take dandelion root with the same proportions, ponytail, knotweed, chamomile, motherwort and clover and combine all of these (you can buy ready-made collections at the pharmacy). 2 tablespoons of the mixture is poured into 0. 5 liters of boiling water and left in a thermos overnight. Take orally four times a day, 50 grams.
- With varicose veins in the testicles in men, treatment with folk remedies involves taking infusions of birch and strawberry leaves, sweet clover and wheat straw. All this is crushed, mixed in a ratio of 1: 1, and then one tablespoon of the collection is poured into 600 ml of boiling water. Insist 30 minutes. Strain. Take 0. 25 glasses three times a day before meals. The course duration is one month.
Compression Treatment
Compresses act on varicose veins no worse than tinctures. Various materials are used to prepare it. A large number of them are always at hand.
Here are the easiest and most affordable recipes:
- Compress tomatoes.Fresh vegetables are finely chopped and applied with gauze to the affected area. You can withstand compresses with elastic bandages. Save for a few hours. Then, update, repeat twice more. This procedure is harmless and suitable for daily use.
- Compress cabbage.This requires regular vegetables. White cabbage leaves must be rubbed with soap and rubbed on the sore spot, the first of which must be sprinkled with soda. Secure with a bandage, leave overnight.
- Compress alcohol.Moisten warm socks with vodka, place on steamed limbs. Leave overnight. The product effectively improves blood circulation.
Apply decoctions
Various types of decoctions are used primarily to relieve pain. They are very effective when it comes to the form of internal diseases (e. g. , uterine varicose veins), and the use of external agents is impossible.
Recipe:
- Nettle tea.Two tablespoons of dried crushed plants are poured into 200 ml of water and boiled. Cool naturally and drink a quarter of a glass three times a day. The course duration is one month.
- Broth broth.Pour a few tablespoons with a glass of water and bring to a boil. You can add honey during the cooling process to taste. Leave on for 30 minutes and drink a few hours before your breakfast. You can drink the next glass after a few hours. Up to a few times a day. The course of treatment is one month.
Fixing and Rubbing Treatment
When treating varicose veins with folk remedies in the early stages, scrubbing and application are actively used. They help eliminate the "spider's nest" of blood vessels and slow down the development of the disease.
Here are some ways:
- One of the most effective remedies for overcoming varicose veins is apple cider vinegar. It is diluted in the amount of 2 tablespoons with a glass of water, then moistened with gauze and applied to the affected area for 30 minutes.
- Boil the potato skins. Then they cool, grind and apply the "star" of the ship for several hours.
- You can also boil a glass of water with 2 tablespoons of chamomile or wormwood. Rub into affected skin after cooling.
Folk remedies are good for various diseases at an early stage. Compared to traditional medical methods, they have a milder effect on the body, have fewer side effects and contraindications. They are actively used in cases of vascular pathology: uterine varicose veins, lower and upper extremities, testicles. Especially at the beginning of the development of the disease.
You must see a doctor to get the best results. He or she will tell you which tool is best used in a particular situation. While using traditional medicine, you have to be patient. They work slower than synthetic drugs. But normal procedures will certainly have an effect.