Posted on March 9, 2009 in Common Ailments
Are you annoyed with the reoccurring appearance of tiny red veins on your skin surface? This tiny group of red veins appearing on the skin are called as spider veins and mainly observed among women between 30-70 years of age. Spider veins are caused due to the pressure build up in the veins is beyond normal resistance to blood flow. Usually spider veins are seen in legs and thigh region.
Spider veins are difficult to treat but with home remedies you can lessen spider vein symptoms and reduce its reoccurrence. Listed below are few home remedies for spider veins:
- While sitting keep your legs straight and avoid crossing your legs.
- The best way to deal with spider veins is to do exercise regularly. For people susceptible to spider veins cycling, walking and jogging are the best exercises.
- It is advisable to wear flat sandals, preferably sneaker. Any sort of heels should be avoided as much as possible.
- Another way to control occurrence spider veins is to wear elastic support stockings.
- Restricted blood flow can worsen spider veins hence it is advisable to avoid wearing tight fitted clothes especially on your legs.
- Limit your salt intake as it is observed that excess salt is one of the causes for spider veins.
- Regulate your weight. Excess body weight especially in the abdominal region tends to worsen the problem of spider veins.
- Avoid standing for long at a stretch. In case of unavoidable situations then after regular interval switch your weight from one leg to another.
- Practice yoga. Certain yoga postures are helpful in alleviating your problem of spider veins.
- Try to take a high fiber diet. High fiber diet tends to ease off some of the pressure from your veins. Try to include foods like brown rice, oats, barley, peas, whole wheat, lots of vegetables and fruits.
- You can use aromatic compress to treat spider veins. To soothe your spider veins apply a cold compress soaked with essential oil of witch hazels.
- Boost your intake of Vitamin C and K. Vitamin K plays an important role in natural blood clotting hence effective in treating spider veins.
- Lie down flat on your back and then lift your legs straight up, making 90 degree angle with ground. Then gently rest your legs against a wall and retain this posture for at least 5 minutes.
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March 26th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Appreciate the info guys, thanks