Home Remedies for Spider Veins

(11 Jun 2009)

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I’m sorry that you had to post your query repeatedly and do hope that at least some of the info I provide will be of some use to you. Spider veins can be described as veins that have gotten widened or twisted due to poor or blocked circulation. Widened veins become a lot more prominent and visible on the surface of the skin.

These visible veins resemble a bluish spider web, which is why they are commonly referred to as spider veins. The pressure inside the veins rises to a level exceeding normal resistance to blood flow. As a result a small group of blood vessels located near the skin’s surface get dilated or enlarged.

The condition is a lot more pronounced in the legs and is generally more prevalent among women of the age group of thirty to seventy years. Men are however not immune to it.

There are however quite a few natural remedies that can help treat your problem. These remedies will not only help with the unsightly appearance, but some of them go further than simply remedying the symptoms. A few of these natural treatments actually address the cause of spider veins by improving circulation and strengthening the walls of the veins. If the health of the veins can be restored to normalcy the spider veins will naturally fade away.

Here are certain points that you need to keep in mind:

When seated, never keep your legs crossed, instead leave them straightened so as to facilitate and allow for circulation.

Exercising is the most important remedy. You don’t need to enroll in a gym for rigorous workouts; walking, jogging and cycling are in fact the best options.

Yoga sessions would be the best thing you could do for your health. You don’t need to spend an hour everyday; instead you can practice for just ten minutes a day. Yoga exercises are known to help with the problem, and they also offer a variety of other health benefits that can help you avert many other ailments.

Switch to flat sandals or sneakers and avoid wearing high heels.

Tight fitting trousers and jeans are also best avoided as they can further restrict blood flow, worsening the problem.

Standing prone for too long can also aggravate the problem, so if necessary for you to stand for a prolonged period make it a point to switch your weight periodically from one leg to the other.

Cut down on your salt intake.

Obesity is a major aggravation for the problem, so make it a point to keep your weight in check.

If you do smoke it is imperative that you give up the habit.

Occasionally during the course of the day, lie down whenever you can and raise your legs straight up; bring the feet to rest against a wall and stay in the posture for at least 2 minutes.

A good position when seated would be one in which you can place your legs on an easy chair or any other support so that they can come to rest at a level higher than the hips.

In addition to these tips there are a number of herbal remedies that are said to help treat spider veins and varicose veins. Many herbs can however interact with other medications causing severe reactions, so make sure you consult your doctor before looking into any herbal cures.

answered by S D on 11 Jun 2009, 6:13:07