“Just how can I get rid of the varicose and spider veins in my legs?” Is this a question you’ve been pondering? If you’re looking for some solutions to help with your “get rid of these veins” New Year’s Resolution, this week’s blog is for you!
Here are six effective solutions for spider vein resolutions:
1. Improved circulation.
On NaturalNews.com, Dr. David Jockers points out that problems with the circulation of blood in your legs is one of the most common causes of varicose and spider veins. Circulatory problems can often be a result of high insulin levels. Therefore, “it is important to keep grains, sugars and starches out of the diet as they increase blood sugar and elevate insulin,” says Dr. Jockers, “It is also important to keep high omega-6 vegetable oils and processed meats completely out of the diet.”
2. Compression stockings.
These are commonly listed as go-to varicose and spider vein deterrents. On CanadianLiving.com, Julie Hunter notes that they are generally the “first course of action” because they are the least invasive of all combatants to the varicose and spider vein problem. “Though unflattering, compression stockings relieve pressure on varicose veins and aid in circulation,” she writes. However, she goes on to point out that compression stockings are not a cure for varicose and spider veins. Once the stockings are removed, the veins often reappear.
3. Exercise.
To improve circulatory patterns, it’s important to keep the blood pumping. Dr. Jockers lists regular exercise as a “critical component to an anti-inflammatory lifestyle.” Your workout routine should include both high-intensity and low-intensity exercises, but avoid such high-impact activities as jumping and running on concrete or treadmills. Instead, use softer surfaces like grass or sand. As well, riding stationary bikes, walking, dancing and rowing are all recommended.
4. Creams and pills.
Hunter notes that over-the-counter creams, that include herbal ingredients, have been recommended to aid in the appearance of varicose and spider veins. As well, pills that contain horse chestnut, which is a herbal extract that can reduce pain and varicose vein size, have been suggested as solutions. She does admit, however, that these remedies are rarely regarded as effective.
5. Lower c reactive protein (CRP) and homocysteine levels.
According to Dr. Jockers, both this protein and this amino acid are often found in those who have circulatory problems. “It is important for individuals with varicose veins and other circulatory problems to supplement with specific nutrients,” he writes, “These include a whole food based B complex vitamin with B2, B6, B9 and B12 and zinc which provide the necessary methylation elements to lower homocysteine levels naturally.”
6. Sclerotherapy.
As you may have guessed, this is the solution most recommended by Aurora Skin & Vein. As Hunter explains it, “Sclerotherapy is a technique whereby the patient is injected with a salt solution through a small needle into the dilated or abnormal vein. The solution irritates the lining of the vein and causes it, over time, to turn into scar tissue, which will eventually be reabsorbed into the body.”
For more information about this “gold standard” solution to varicose and spider veins, please don’t hesitate to call Aurora Skin & Vein at 403-358-5818. You may also fill out the form on our Contact Us page!