Varicose veins are a disease of the blood vessels in which their walls thin. As a result, the veins stretch and expand, pathological nodes are formed, and the blood flow is disturbed. Varicose veins on the legs are most often diagnosed. But the hands often suffer. There are also varicose veins of the uterus in women, testicles in men. It is not easy to normalize the situation - often it is necessary to resort to surgical intervention. But in the initial 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 diets, physical exercises, various decoctions, infusions, compresses. They are all more harmless than pharmaceutical preparations, so many people prefer to make only natural remedies. But it is important to remember that in advanced situations, traditional medicine can only be used as an auxiliary. In any case, this treatment must be agreed with the doctor.
Characteristics of the behavior of a person suffering from varicose veins
When treating varicose veins and thrombophlebitis with folk remedies and more traditional methods, a person must adhere to a certain lifestyle. The fact is that it is errors in behavior that often lead to the development of the disease, and they need to be eliminated.
What to look for first:
- Clothes. Skinny jeans and tight belts make it difficult for blood to pass through the veins. It is better to choose shoes with small heels. Studs and a completely flat sole worsen the situation with varicose veins of the lower limbs.
- Physical activity. It should be present in life, but in moderation. Heavy loads are excluded, but complete passivity will also bring harm. Regular outdoor walks, cycling, swimming in the pool are encouraged. If work is sedentary, you need to take frequent breaks: get up and take at least a few steps around the room. The chair or chair should be as comfortable as possible. The long sitting especially aggravates the situation with pelvic varicose veins.
- Water treatments. Warm baths for this disease are extremely undesirable, but a contrast shower should be taken more often - it improves blood circulation.
- Cosmetic procedures. It is better to refuse electrolysis and wax hair removal.
- Bad habits. Alcohol and smoking greatly aggravate the situation with varicose veins.
Therapeutic diet
In the course of treatment with folk remedies for reticular varicose veins of the lower limbs and other parts of the body, only proper nutrition can slow down the process. And, perhaps, no more funds will be needed. And in the most severe forms, a therapeutic diet will speed up the healing process.
The patient's diet should be abundant:
- fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C;
- seafood, algae;
- cereals;
- foods rich in fiber;
- honey;
- nuts;
- legumes;
- rose hips, gooseberries, currants;
- vegetable oil;
- parsley, dill;
- garlic;
- offal (liver, heart, tongue).
We recommend that you unsubscribe from:
- salt: exclude it at least for the active treatment period or reduce it to a minimum;
- 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. Herbal teas and herbal teas are also useful. It is recommended to start the meal with a light vegetable salad dressed with vegetable oil. And you should finish it by staying slightly hungry. Overeating is very harmful to vascular diseases.
Special underwear
With advanced varicose veins, treatment with folk remedies and other methods must be solved by wearing special underwear.
Compression tights, stockings, knee-highs, leggings and other knitwear compress the dilated veins, increasing the pressure and accelerating the blood flow. This significantly reduces the risk of blood clots.
Such underwear should be selected under the guidance of a doctor. In terms of effect, there are several types of compression stockings. For the purpose of prevention, weaker pressure is required, and in the later stages of varicose veins, more pressure.
Usually the shirt is worn in the morning, immediately after waking up, and removed before going to bed. But you can't wear it all day.
Compression garments are contraindicated in cases of cardiopulmonary insufficiency, atherosclerosis, ortharteritis, bedsores, dermatitis, skin allergies, open wounds. It is prescribed with caution to people suffering from diabetes.
Gymnastics exercises
It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of gymnastics in the treatment of varicose veins, which often result from a sedentary lifestyle. Special exercises improve the flow of blood and lymph through the vessels, tone and strengthen their walls, normalize blood pressure and make a person more resilient. Gymnastics is particularly suitable for those who spend a lot of time in a sitting position. Experts recommend doing this in the morning and in the evening, allocating thirty minutes for this.
Exercises for different types of disorders:
- Practically with all types of varicose veins, such gymnastics is shown: in the prone position, bend one lower limb and pull it to the chest; then straighten, pull up and hold for a few seconds. Then lower and repeat the same movements with the other leg.
- In addition, an exercise is considered universal, during which it is necessary, sitting on a chair and resting the heels on the floor, to make all-round movements with the toes.
- Suitable for all patients and "swallow". Stand up, straighten up, stand on tiptoe and spread your arms. Then exhale and bring one leg back. Repeat the same with the other limb.
- With varicose veins in the legs, it is useful to perform a very simple exercise: lie down on a hard surface, placing a pillow under your feet. At the same time, it is important to relax as much as possible, close your eyes, breathe deeply and evenly. You lie like this for 10-15 minutes.
- In the treatment of folk remedies for varicose veins of the small pelvis (varicose veins of the uterus or ovaries), the "bicycle" exercise will help. Lying on your back, you need to make rotational movements with your feet, imitating a run. It is also recommended to regularly perform "scissors", which involve cross movements (horizontal and vertical) of the legs in the prone position.
- Men with testicular varicose veins show that they stand on tiptoes more often, stay in this position for 20 seconds, and then abruptly "land" on their heels. This will allow you to combat congestion in the veins of the genital organ.
Traditional medicines
Traditional medications should be used in conjunction with diet, exercise and lifestyle adjustments. They are gentler than pharmaceuticals and are much cheaper. Of course, it is far from always possible to get by with just folk recipes. In advanced cases, this is excluded. But even in the most difficult situations, they will not be superfluous.
The main purpose of traditional medicine is to prevent congestion in the veins. For this, various decoctions, ointments, creams, compresses and other homemade medicines are used. Below are the recipes for the most effective ones.
Application of dyes
Medicinal tinctures during the treatment of varicose veins have both internal and external use.
The following tools worked fine:
- Kalanchoe effectively treats vascular diseases of the lower limbs. The leaves of this plant should be crushed, filled with medical alcohol in a 1: 1 ratio and left for a while, tightly closing the container. After a couple of days, the dye can be rubbed into the affected skin. The vascular network will go away.
- Horse chestnut is used in the treatment of varicose veins of the uterus with folk remedies. You will need 50 grams of its flowers, which must be filled with vodka or alcohol. Insist for 14 days, shaking from time to time. Take orally 2 tablespoons three times a day a few minutes before meals. The duration of the course is one week.
- Another recipe for the treatment of pelvic pathologies (varicose veins of the uterus or ovaries) is a tincture of a mixture of herbs. You need to take in equal proportions dandelion root, horsetail, knotweed, chamomile, motherwort and clover and combine all this (you can buy a ready-made collection 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 of the testicles in men, treatment with folk remedies involves taking an infusion of birch and strawberry leaves, sweet clover and oat straw. All this is crushed, mixed in a 1: 1 ratio, then a tablespoon of the collection is poured into 600 ml of boiling water. Insist for 30 minutes. Effort. Take 0. 25 glasses three times a day before meals. The duration of the course is one month.
Compress Treatment
Tablets act with varicose veins no worse than tinctures. A variety of ingredients are used to prepare them. Most of them are always on hand.
Here are the simplest and most convenient recipes:
- Tomato wrap.Fresh vegetables are finely chopped and applied with gauze to the affected area. You can fix the compress with an elastic bandage. Keep for a couple of hours. Then, updating, repeat two more times. The procedure is harmless and suitable for everyday use.
- Cabbage tablet.This requires a normal vegetable. A white cabbage leaf must be greased with soap and applied to a sore spot, which must first be sprinkled with soda. Secure with a bandage, leave overnight.
- Alcohol pack.Dampen warm socks with vodka, put them on steamed limbs. Leave it overnight. The product effectively improves blood circulation.
Apply the decoctions
Various types of decoctions are mainly used for pain relief. They are especially effective when dealing with internal forms of the disease (for example, varicose veins of the uterus), and the use of external agents is impossible.
Recipes:
- Nettle tea.Two tablespoons of crushed dry plant are poured into 200 ml of water and brought to a boil. Cool naturally and drink a quarter of a glass three times a day. The duration of the course is one month.
- Calendula broth.Pour a couple of tablespoons with a glass of water and bring to a boil. You can add honey during the cooling process for flavor. Let it sit for 30 minutes and drink a couple of hours before your morning meal. You can drink the next glass after a couple of hours. And so several times a day. The course of treatment is one month.
Treatment for attachment and rubbing
When treating varicose veins with folk remedies at the initial stage, rubbing and application are actively used. They help remove the "web" of blood vessels and slow down the development of the disease.
There are several ways:
- One of the most effective remedies against the onset of 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 on the "star" of the jars for a couple of hours.
- You can also bring a glass of water to a boil with 2 tablespoons of chamomile or wormwood. Rub into the affected skin after cooling.
Folk remedies are good for various diseases at the initial stage. Compared with the methods of traditional medicine, they have a more gentle effect on the body, have fewer side effects and contraindications. They are actively used in case of vascular pathologies: varicose veins of the uterus, lower and upper extremities, testicles. Especially at the beginning of the development of these disorders.
It is essential to consult your doctor to get the best result. It will tell you which tools are most appropriate to use in a particular situation. When using traditional medicine, you should be patient. They work slower than synthetic drugs. But regular procedures will certainly have an effect.