Let's try to figure out what causes the disease. If you look into the vein with the help of the "miracle scanner" while walking, you can see that there is a valve in the vein, the blood is pushed up, the muscles contract, and the veins contract. Then the valves and closethe blood does not flow backwards This is how veins work.
Veins are unique vessels because they have valves while arteries do not have valves.
If we are without movement for a very long time, the muscles do not contract under gravity, the blood constantly pushes,Valves dilate and insufficiency occurs.
At that moment, when there is an insufficiency, the vessels gradually expand and varicose veins appear.
Many people think that if you have mild symptoms of the disease, you should not rush to the doctor. So, with varicose veins in the initial stages, when spider veins appear on the legs, or when small tubercles appear, but there is no edema on the legs, pain in the lower extremities at the end of the day, and the situation only disturbs aesthetically, there is no danger to health.
At this stage, home treatment is still possible.
All other situations require a doctor's visit. These can be symptomatic varicose veins and pigmentation of the skin and burning along the veins, as well as nocturnal cramps and swelling in the evening.
A set of methods of treating a disease
Treating varicose veins is a very long process.Treatment methods for this disease:
- Surgery and lasers, which are most commonly used in the late stages of progressive disease;
- at the initial stage, special underwear and products can be used to avoid surgical intervention.
- drug therapy;
- Leech;
- Phyto-recipes or traditional medicine.
It is useless to try to get rid of the disease without eliminating its causes. The same applies to varicose veins. This is one of the causes of the diseasethe walls of the veins lose their elasticity.The second is what's going onthickening of the bloodand as a result, its permeability decreases.
Nature as a healer has long helped humanity fight disease. This also applies to varicose veins. The usual rules and procedures will protect against an unaesthetic appearance and help strengthen the vessels, preventing further development of the disease.
Traditional medicine on guard for health
The general package of measures for the treatment of varicose veins consists of a number of points that must be observed in order to achieve a complete result. At the beginning and during the treatment, you must pay particular attention to your waking and sleeping rhythm.
- First,Forget forever the habit of sitting cross-legged.Don't miss an opportunity to get around on foot. Move around as much as possible. Take small, slow walks before bed. And if health permits, then add an accelerated step, enough to make the heartbeat quicken (but within normal range, of course).
- All folk remedies for varicose veins existfor outside(all kinds of ointments, mixtures, compresses, liniments) andfor internalApplications (tinctures, decoctions).
- compression underwearalso plays an important role in the complex treatment of varicose veins. Underwear artificially keeps muscles and blood vessels in shape (tightening), which helps to speed up blood flow in the veins. Even with ordinary, everyday things you should pay attention to the composition of the substance. The composition should have a higher proportion of natural fibers.
- diet, with varicose veins, should be given no less attention than any other means. It should consist mainly of vitamins, nutrients and fiber.
folk recipes
Consider the most popular and effective recipes for tinctures, decoctions, compresses and lotions for treating varicose veins at home, which have a beneficial effect on blood circulation in the body, and thereby the fight against varicose veins.
tinctures
- It helps with feeling of heaviness in the legs and burningTincture of Kalanchoe. It is necessary to insist this plant in a 1: 1 ratio with vodka or alcohol. You should rub your legs with it for a month until the mesh completely disappears.
- Horse chestnut tincture. To get this tincture you need to take 50 g. Inflorescences of this plant and pour 1 liter of vodka or alcohol. Leave on for 2 weeks, shake daily. The resulting tincture should be stored in a cold place and consumed within a week by 2 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day before meals. A 5-day break follows and the treatment is repeated. You will notice significant improvements after the 3rd application of this tincture.
Compresses for varicose veins
Treatment of varicose veins with folk remedies offers not only decoctions and tinctures, compresses prepared at home have no worse effect.
- tomato compress. A finely chopped tomato is put on a bandage, gauze and applied to a sore spot. For convenience, you can tie it with an elastic band or other bandage. Such a compress is held on the vein for 2 hours, then it changes to a new one and so on for a total of 3 times. The advantage of this compress is that it can be repeated every day.
- fern compress.The whole problem is just finding that plant. Fern leaves are kneaded (you can do this with your hands or use modern improvised means, such as a meat grinder, blender or combine). The main task is to get juice from this plant. A little sour milk is added to the resulting juice, the resulting mixture is moistened with gauze, a bandage, which is then applied to the sore spot overnight.
- Compress made from willow branches. The branches are simply crushed, placed on gauze or bandage and applied to the sore spot. Such a compress is kept for several hours, which can be repeated later.
- The following folk remedy for varicose veins significantly improves blood circulation. Its essence lies in the fact that warm socks are preferred to well-cushioned legssoaked in alcohol or vodka. It is better to use such a compress at night, then you will get a stronger result. If you can manage to lie down for a few hours, that's no big deal either.
- cabbage compress.Pre-lather leaves with laundry or toilet soap and apply to damaged areas of skin that have been previously sprinkled with regular baking soda. In order to comfortably hold such a compress, the sheet should be attached to the leg with a cloth, preferably warm, and such a compress should be left overnight.
- Kalanchoe compress.A very effective folk remedy for varicose veins, the most proven and fastest method in the fight against spider veins. To prepare it, you will need several leaves of the plant, pounded to a pulpy state. Pour the resulting slurry 100 ml, preferably 40% alcohol, insist in a dark cool place for 7 days. We use, like most nighttime compresses, a cover with a warm cloth.
Effective Drinks
The action of drinks for varicose veins is also aimed at cleaning blood vessels and blood.
- Plantain, yarrow, chestnut fruit or flowers, raspberry root, chamomile flowers(You can also attach your own medicinal plant, it won't get any worse, just take them all in equal parts), brew with boiling water. Share 2 tbsp. Collection spoon: 600 ml of boiling water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from the stove. Insist at night and use ¾ cup morning and evening.
- Drink from the collection of leaves.Nettle leaves, yarrow grass, marshmallow root, St. John's wort flowers are required and you can also add your own medicinal plants here. 1. A spoonful of the collection is steamed with 1 liter of boiling water and infused until completely cooled. The strained infusion is taken ½ cup 3-4 times a day after meals. The course lasts 2-3 weeks. The body is given a week's rest, and the process of drinking the drink is repeated. The duration of the full course of treatment is 6-8 months.
Decoctions help relieve pain
Decoctions, along with other folk remedies, are not the last.
- Nettle decoction:Pour 2 tablespoons of nettle with a glass of boiling water. Infuse and then use ¼ cup 3 times a day for a month.
- Decoction of nutmeg.Pour ground nutmeg with a glass of boiling water, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey and leave for half an hour. The resulting decoction should be taken an hour before breakfast, the next glass of decoction 2 hours after taking the first. The course lasts one month.
- A decoction of calendula.It is also a very good folk remedy for treating varicose veins. Pour boiling water over a couple of tablespoons of the dried plant and insist. Use it in the same way as a decoction of nutmeg.
Rub and apply
- Apple Cider Vinegar- one of the most effective folk remedies for varicose veins. Dilute 2 tbsp in 1 glass of water. tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, moisten a bandage or gauze with a solution and apply to damaged areas of the body.
- potato skins.Boil cleaning, cool and apply gauze or bandage. Apply to the damaged area of the body for several hours.
- In the initial phase (asterisk). This method usedPharmacy chamomile. Steam 2 teaspoons of chamomile with boiling water and leave for half an hour. Strain and use the mixture, which is then applied to the sore spot.
- Following the same recipe for preparation and use for medicinal purposes, you can also use itFlowers of the wormwood plant.
So now you know how to cure varicose veins with folk remedies, but this is often not enough if you do not follow additional requirements.
Diet food
Along with all the folk remedies for varicose veins and other forms of varicose veins that you want to use in the fight against varicose veins, do not forget about diet. Pay special attention to the foods you choose to eat during treatment.
Try to diversify your diet with all kinds of vegetables and salads, fruits and berries, nuts, seafood, legumes and all kinds of oils.
gymnastics
Don't forget gymnastics. Remember that exercise strengthens our veins and helps them deal with disease. Physical activity leads to muscle contraction and stimulation of venous drainage. help themWalk more, barefoot, tiptoe.
compression underwear
If desired and to prevent disease, try using compression clothing that "closes", tightens and forces blood to rise. The choice can be set to special medical stockings, tights and golf clubs.
According to the reviews of many patients, all the listed methods of treating varicose veins with folk remedies are effective and give their result. The result will be noticeable if theyused in combination.
It may happen that one of the recipes for a folk remedy for varicose veins does not suit you, do not be discouraged, just try another. Treatment with folk methods can be combined with methods of traditional medicine. Use them as a supplement to the treatment your doctor prescribes.