Can herbs be used to treat varicose veins?
The herb mania has gotten out of hand. Alternative care health practitioners now advocate herbs for everything. Eating mega doses of herbs and spices are recommended for treatment of everything underneath the sun. In truth, there is not a single herb or nutrient that can treat or prevent varicose veins.
What are some preventive measures for varicose veins?
- Regular exercise
- maintain a decent body weight
- Avoid prolonged standing
- Avoid sitting for prolonged period
- When sitting or lying down, elevate the legs
- Avoid wearing tight restrictive clothes
- Wear compressive stockings
Final Note
There are many professional health care workers who advocate removal or treatment for even the mildest varicose veins. There are spas and clinics around every corner in America hyping up lasers and ultrasound treatment for varicose veins. While these ads appear attractive and captivating, the ads are misleading and do not live up to the claims. Recurrence of varicose veins still occurs with every type of treatment. Further, mild varicose veins are better treated with compression stockings and not surgery. If you ever need a vein for open heart surgery, and you vein has been removed, you are going to be in some s..t. So before you rush up for your varicose veins treated, read about it, and go to a reputable physician who is truly interested in helping you out.
Discuss the different options with your physician. Check out your physicians/surgeons credentials and ask around. If ever in doubt, get a second opinion.
For any consumers who have varicose veins, the best treatment is to start wearing compression stockings. Stockings cost less than $10 but are safe, cheap and truly prevent progression of varicosities. The latest compression stockings come in every color, size, design and are very attractive for daily wear.
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