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Try the following preventive measures to avoid or prevent varicose veins - - Have a good posture. Stand straight while walking or standing this will lepd to decrease extra pressure on your veins.
- Lose weight if you are above your ideal body weight.
As excess weight puts excess pressure on the circulatory system which can worsen the condition.
- While sitting avoid crossing your legs, as this posture can put extra pressure on the inner leg veins and slows down the upward flow of blood towards the heart.
- Light regular exercises like walking, rowing or cycling will help to a greater extend to prevent varicose veins.
- Do not stand for long hours at a stretch; take a 5-10 minutes break after 45-60 minutes of continuous stand.
- Also avoid sitting in one position for long periods, while sitting, stretch your legs, rotate your toes, ankles and flex for relaxing your limbs.
- High heels put undue stress on your heels which can worsen your condition, so avoid them as far as possible.
- Apply vitamin E oil or massage rosemary oil over the enlarged veins, this will help to reduce them.
You can also visit the following link for more information on home remedies for varicose veins or spider veins –
www.home-remedies-for-you.com/askquestion/464/home-remedies-for-spider-veins-i-have-spider-veins.html - 51k
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