VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose veins (the blood vessels that return blood to the heart from the body tissues)are one of the most common problems of blood vessels. The condition occurs four times more often in women than in men. Most people with varicose veins are between ages 30 and 60. Varicose veins develop slowly, but once they start they progress. They do not get better on their own.
In normal veins, valves in the vein keep blood moving forward toward the heart. With varicose veins, the valves do not function properly, allowing blood to remain in the vein. When the blood remains in the vein, the vein enlarges.Some of the symptoms are:
Pain in the legs: fullness, heaviness, aching..
Visible, enlarged veins.
Mild swelling of ankles.
Bulging veins.
Veins that have a rope-like appearance .
Skin at the ankle discolored brown .
Skin ulcers near the ankle.
Can Varicose Veins be Prevented?
You can reduce your risk of developing varicose veins. The most common ways to avoid varicose veins is to avoid prolonged standing.
Being overweight puts added pressure on your veins
Prevention:
There's no way to completely prevent varicose veins. But improving your circulation and muscle tone can reduce your risk of developing varicose veins or getting additional ones. Traditional, common-sense approaches include:
Exercise. Get your legs moving. Walking is a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs. Your doctor can recommend an appropriate activity level for you.
Watch your weight, and your diet. Shedding excess pounds takes unnecessary pressure off your veins. What you eat makes a difference, too. Follow a low-salt, high-fiber diet to prevent the swelling that may result from water retention and constipation.
Watch what you wear. Avoid high heels. Low-heeled shoes work calf muscles more, which is better for your veins. Don't wear tight clothes.
Don't sit with your legs crossed.
Avoid long period of sitting or standing.
Avoid as much as possible sugar, ice cream, fried foods, peanuts, junk foods, cheeses, tobacco, salt, alcohol, animal protein, and processed and refined foods.
After bathing apply Castor oil over the varicose veins affected and massage into your legs from the the feet.
Yogic breathing practice : Lie flat on your back and prop your feet up on a chair. Breathe slowly and evenly from your diaphragm, through your nose.
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