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How do I get rid of varicose veins on my legs
( 8 Oct 2007)

Usually varicose veins appear on legs. They are abnormal veins lying on the skin of legs. They are visible veins.


Mostly it is a hereditary disease. It may also occur due to obesity, lack of exercise, abnormal pressure on veins, prolonged standing and so on. The home remedies give wonderful tips for varicose veins –
  • The flowers of Marigold are good for external application on veins.
  • Vegetable juice like 300ml.of carrot juice + 200ml. of spinach juice on regular basis is helpful.
  • Avoid white flour products, alcohol, white sugar, strong tea, coffee, fried foods, salt, cheese, ice cream and processed foods.
  • Use elastic stockings.
  • For circulation of blood, massage with rosemary oil.
  • Drinking 8 ounces of fresh pineapple or berry juice once or twice a day.
  • Have a brisk morning walk.
  • Elevate the legs higher then hips. Sit in the same position.
  • Drinking 2 teaspoon of vinegar in glass of water helps.
  • Soak cloth in apple cider vinegar. Put it on veins for ½ an hour twice a day.
  • Exercise your legs by standing on your tiptoes by lifting your heels. Do for 20 times. Relax and do it again for as many times.
  • Precaution is important.Take care of veins from cuts or bleeding.
answered by R S on 16 Oct 2007, 7:07:19

 

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