Natural cures for Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins is a condition in which the veins enlarge, thicken or dilate. It can occur in any part of the body, but appears generally on the legs. It is more common in women.

 
Symptoms of Varicose Veins

• Swelling along the course of the vein is the initial symptom.
• Tiredness in the legs, muscular cramps, skin becomes pigmented and purplish in the lower part of the legs and causes severe pain.

 
Causes of Varicose Veins

• Sluggish circulation of blood is the main cause.
• Wearing tight clothing, lack of exercise, standing for long periods, pregnancy, obesity, constipation, smoking and dietetic errors promote sluggish circulation.

 
Treatment of Varicose Veins

• The patient should be put on juice fast for 5 days. Warm water enema should be administered. Then adhere to a restricted diet. Avoid bread, potatoes and starchy foods.
• Breakfast – Oranges and lemon juice.
• Mid-day meal – raw salad with olive oil and lemon juice dressing.
• Evening – steamed vegetables, figs or dates.
• Then gradually switch to a well-balanced diet.
• Carrot juice in combination with spinach juice is highly beneficial in the treatment of Varicose Veins. Mix 300 milliliters carrot juice with 200 milliliters spinach juice before consumption.
• Vitamin C and Vitamin E relieve pain and leg cramps associated with varicose veins. The patient should take 3,000 milligrams of Vitamin C and 600 International Units of Vitamin E daily.
• Alternate hot and cold hip bath is very valuable for the treatment of varicose veins. Cold packs should be applied to affected parts.
• A mudpack maybe applied at night and removed in the morning.
• Hot Epsom bath twice a week is extremely beneficial.

Precautionary Measures to avoid Varicose Veins

• Get up and walk every half an hour, when you are traveling by plane or train over long distances.
• Swimming or walking in deep waters helps the blood to move up the vein and prevents stagnation.
• Move feet and legs if you are confined to bed and unable to walk.
• Avoid wearing elastic girdles over long periods.
• Yoga, deep breathing exercises and sunbathing are also beneficial.
• Sleep with feet raised slightly above the level of the heart to aide the blood to flow away from the ankles.
• Raise your feet and rest them on a chair when you are watching Television or reading.