Varicose veins are a disease of the blood vessels in which the walls become thinner. As a result, the veins elongate and expand, pathological nodules are formed and blood flow is disturbed. Varicose veins in the legs are most often diagnosed. But hands often suffer. There are also varicose veins in the uterus in women and testicles in men. Normalizing the situation is not easy - it is often necessary to resort to surgical intervention. But in the early stages of disease development, varicose veins can be treated with folk remedies.
Alternative medicine knows many ways to strengthen and restore blood vessels. There are diets, exercises, various decoctions, infusions, compresses. All of them are 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 be used only as an aid. 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, the person must adhere to a certain lifestyle. The fact is that it is behavioral errors that often lead to the development of the disease and must be eliminated.
What to watch first:
- Clothes. Tight 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 the varicose veins of the lower extremities.
- Physical activity. It must be present in life - but in moderation. Heavy loads are excluded, but complete passivity will also do damage. Regular outdoor walks, cycling and 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. Sitting too long makes the situation especially worse with pelvic varices.
- Water treatments. Hot baths for this disease are extremely undesirable, but a contrast bath should be taken more often - it improves blood circulation.
- Cosmetic procedures. It is best to refuse electrolysis and waxing.
- Bad habits. Alcohol and smoking significantly aggravate the situation of varicose veins.
Therapeutic diet
In the course of treatment with folk remedies for reticular varicose veins of the lower extremities and other parts of the body, adequate nutrition alone can delay the process. And, perhaps, no more funds are needed. And in the most serious forms, a therapeutic diet will speed up the healing process.
The patient's diet should be abundant:
- vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C;
- seafood, seaweed; cereals
- ;
- fiber-rich foods;
- nuts;
- legumes;
- rosehips, currant, currant;
- vegetable oil; parsley, dill;
- offal (liver, heart, tongue).
It is recommended to unsubscribe at:
- salt
- - excludes it at least during the active treatment period, or minimizes it;
- fried, smoked;
- meat (especially pork);
- canned food;
- canned dishes;
- strong tea;
- coffee;
- sweets and sugar.
For varicose veins, you should drink a lot of clean water (not carbonated). Green and herbal teas are also useful. It is advisable to start the meal with a light vegetable salad seasoned with vegetable oil. And you must finish it while remaining a little hungry. Overeating is very harmful for vascular diseases.
Special underwear
With advanced varicose veins, treatment with folk remedies and other methods should be corrected with the use of special underwear.
Compression tights, stockings, high tops, leggings and other meshes compress the dilated veins, increasing pressure and accelerating blood flow. This significantly reduces the risk of blood clots.
This underwear must be selected under the guidance of a doctor. In terms of effect, there are different types of compression stockings. For prevention purposes, weaker pressure is required and, in the later stages of varicose veins, increased pressure.
Usually, the shirt is put on in the morning - just after waking up and removed before bed. But you cannot use it all the time.
Compression underwear is contraindicated for cardiopulmonary insufficiency, atherosclerosis, orthoarteritis, bedsores, dermatitis, skin allergies, open wounds. It is prescribed with caution to people suffering from diabetes.
Gymnastic 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 your walls, normalize blood pressure and make you more resilient. Gymnastics is especially suitable for those who spend a lot of time sitting. Experts recommend doing it in the morning and at night, taking thirty minutes to do so.
Exercises for different types of diseases:
- Practically with all types of varicose veins, this gymnastics is shown: in prone position, bend a lower limb and pull it up to the chest; then, straighten up, pull up and hold for a few seconds. Then, lower and repeat the same movements with the other leg.
- An exercise is also considered universal, during which you need, sitting on a chair and resting your heels on the floor, to make circular movements with your socks.
- Suitable for all patients and "swallow". Get up, straighten up, stand on tiptoe and open your arms. Then exhale and bring one leg back. Repeat the same with the other member.
- For varicose veins of the legs, it is useful to do a very simple exercise: lie on a rigid 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. Lie like this for 10-15 minutes.
- In the treatment of folk remedies for varicose veins in the small pelvis (varicose veins of the uterus or ovaries), the "bicycle" exercise can help. Lying on your back, you need to make rotational movements with your feet, imitating a walk. It is also recommended to regularly make "scissors", involving movements of crossed legs (horizontal and vertical) in a prone position.
- Men who suffer from varicose veins in the testicles stand on tiptoe most often, stay in this position for about 20 seconds and then abruptly "land" on their heels. This will allow you to fight congestion in the veins of the genital organ.
Traditional medicines
Traditional medicines should be used in conjunction with diet, exercise and lifestyle adjustments. They are softer than pharmaceutical products and are much cheaper. Of course, it is not always possible to survive on only popular recipes. In advanced cases, this is excluded. But even in the most difficult situations, they will not be superfluous.
The main objective of traditional medicine is to prevent congestion in the veins. For this, various decoctions, ointments, creams, compresses and other home medicines are used. The recipes for the most effective ones are provided below.
Application of dyes
Medicinal tinctures during the treatment of varicose veins have internal and external use.
The following tools worked well:
- Kalanchoe effectively treats vascular diseases of the lower extremities. The leaves of this plant should be crushed, filled with medicinal alcohol in a 1: 1 ratio and left for a while, closing the container tightly. After a few days, the tincture can be rubbed onto the affected skin. The vascular mesh will disappear.
- Horse chestnut is used to treat varicose veins in the uterus with folk remedies. You will need 50 grams of your flowers, which must be filled with vodka or alcohol. Insist for 14 days, shaking occasionally. Take 2 tablespoons orally 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 herbal mixture. You need to take equal proportions of dandelion root, horsetail, knotweed, chamomile, motherwort and clover and combine it all (you can buy a ready-made collection at the pharmacy). 2 tablespoons of the mixture are poured into 0. 5 liters of boiling water and left in a thermos overnight. Take orally four times a day, 50 grams.
- In the case of testicular varicose veins in men, treatment with folk remedies involves the administration of an infusion of birch and strawberry leaves, sweet clover and oat straw. All of this is crushed, mixed in a 1: 1 ratio and then a tablespoon of the collection is poured into 600 ml of boiling water. Insist on 30 minutes. Voltage. Take 0, 25 glasses three times a day before meals. The duration of the course is one month.
Compression treatment
Compresses work with varicose veins no worse than dyes. A variety of ingredients are used to prepare them. Most of them are always at hand.
Here are the simplest and most affordable recipes:
- Tomato compaction.Fresh vegetables are finely chopped and applied with gauze to the affected area. You can protect the compress with an elastic bandage. Keep for a few hours. Then, updating, repeat two more times. The procedure is harmless and suitable for daily use.
- Compaction of cabbage.This requires a regular vegetable. A sheet of white cabbage must be greased with soap and applied to a wound, which must first be sprayed with soda. Secure with a bandage, leave overnight.
- Alcohol compress.Moisten the warm socks with vodka, place them on the steamed limbs. Leave overnight. The product effectively improves blood circulation.
Application of decoctions
Various types of decoctions are used mainly to relieve pain. They are especially effective when it comes to internal forms of the disease (for example, varicose veins in 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. Let it cool naturally and drink a quarter cup three times a day. The duration of the course is one month.
- Marigold 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. Let it sit for 30 minutes and drink a few hours before your morning meal. You can drink the next glass after a few hours. And so, several times a day. The course of treatment is one month.
Fixation and friction treatment
When treating varicose veins with folk remedies in the initial stage, rub and apply are actively used. They help to remove the "spider web" from the blood vessels and slow the development of the disease.
Here 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 potato skins. Then they cool, grind and apply to the "star" of the containers for a few hours.
- You can also bring a glass of water to a boil with 2 tablespoons of chamomile or absinthe. Rub on affected skin after cooling.
Folk remedies are good for several diseases at an early stage. Compared to traditional medicine methods, they have a milder effect on the body, have fewer side effects and contraindications. They are actively used in the case of vascular pathologies: varicose veins of the uterus, lower and upper limbs, testicles. Especially at the beginning of the development of these diseases.
It is imperative that you consult your doctor for the best result. It will tell you which tools are most appropriate for use in a particular situation. When using traditional medicine, you must be patient. They work more slowly than synthetic drugs. But regular procedures will certainly work.