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VARICOSE VEINS

When you have a varicose vein, you sure know it. From the pain to the tired, heavy felling in your legs, to the purple colour, varicose veins are just that - a pain. But, did you know that several herbs and nutritional supplements have been clinically proven to help? Read on to find out more...

Varicose veins are swollen, enlarged veins occurring on the lower leg and occasionally the abdomen. They may start as small "spider" veins, and then gradually become larger over time, often becoming progressively painful. Several factors contribute to the development of varicose veins: weakening of the vessel walls, faulty valves and added pressure in the area.

Vein walls may become weak due to deficiencies in important nutrients such as bioflavanoids and vitamin C. When the vein wall weakens, the blood inside presses against it, and causes it to balloon out, becoming varicose because of the loss in elasticity.

Valves can become faulty primarily due to poor circulation from a lack of exercise. However, they also need bioflavanoids to function effectively and to maintain their shape and when you do not ingest enough, the flow of blood is affected, causing further ballooning of the vein wall.

Increased pressure in the affected are can be caused by prolonged periods of sitting or standing with the accompanying impairment in circulation and pooling of blood.

Other factors can include: obesity, genetics, hormonal changes like pregnancy, constipation, and hot weather.

When a vein is varicose, it will usually appear purple or blue underneath the skin. They are often raised up from the surface of the skin, creating a bumpy texture. They can ache dully, but if knocked against something hard can hurt quite a lot.

Heavy, tired and aching legs are the most common symptoms of varicose veins. Swelling, leg cramps, itchy and thin skin, ulcers and blood clots may also occur as the condition worsens. The symptoms are improved when walking and by elevating the legs.

It is interesting to note that a hemorrhoid is also a varicose vein, just in a different part of the body. The usual cause in the cause of hemorrhoids is prolonged constipation and straining during bowel movements.

Conventional treatment of varicose veins involves injections, surgery and compression therapy. Injections and surgery scar, or remove, the affected vessels and the body compensates by increasing the use of other veins. Compression stockings help varicose veins by exerting pressure on the area to prevent blood pooling. These therapies take care of the problematic vein but they will not correct lifestyle factors to prevent recurrence.

Nutritional therapy for varicose vein treatment focuses on: strengthening the vein wall, improving the flow of blood, and enhancing the functioning of the valves that control the flow of blood through the vein.