Natural Varicose Veins Treatments And Prevention Tips

Taking a multivitamin supplement that has extra vitamin C with bioflavonoids may help to prevent varicose veins. Schiff is a good brand.

Dark colored fruits and vegetables are good sources of vein strengthening rutin. Blackberries and cherries are the best sources.

Cold water fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring, and sardines contain essential fatty acids which reduce inflammation and strengthen your veins.

If your legs swell due to extended periods of standing, eat fresh dandelion greens regularly. They contain a vast array of vitamins and minerals. In addition, dandelion possesses diuretic properties which eliminate excess fluid and swelling.

Supplements for the Health of Your Legs

Coenzyme Q10 improves the circulation and oxygenation of tissues. I recommend taking 100 mg daily. In addition to preventing and treating varicose veins, Coenzyme Q10 offers health benefits for your entire body. If you are taking medication which reduces cholesterol levels, it is essential that you take this important supplement as most of the “statins” decrease levels. A lack of Coenzyme Q10 may result in increased inflammation and leg cramps.

The best herb to use for the treatment of varicose veins is butcher’s broom. Hawthorn runs a close second. Bilberry, ginkgo, cayenne, and gotu kola are beneficial as well.

Topical Remedies to Ease Discomfort

Apply some witch hazel extract. The best brand is Dickenson’s. It has been around for a very long time.

You may make a paste of powdered horse chestnut herb for relief of pain and swelling. Simply mix an appropriate amount of powdered horse chestnut with witch hazel extract. Apply the paste to tender areas of inflammation or swelling twice daily.

Varicose veins are best prevented. Take actions as soon as you think that you may be at risk of developing them. If they are present, lifestyle, dietary and simple home remedies may make them disappear or at least diminish the discomfort which they cause.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Nov 2013 by Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG. Patricia has been a Registered Nurse for almost forty years in a wide variety of settings. As a Registered Nurse, she realized that conventional healthcare was not meeting the needs of all patients. She became an herbalist and obtained a PhD in Natural Health. Patricia is a professional member of the American Herbalist’s Guild, passing the stringent peer reviewed process to become a Registered Herbalist.

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