Varicose Veins

Many of us as we are getting older develop tiny reddish or bluish thin cluster of veins on the thighs or lower legs. The varicose veins can come up in  other parts of body too like in rectum as hemorrhoids,or in scrotum as varicocele or as esophageal varies.

They are caused by weakening of the connective tissue that makes the wall of the vein.

In the legs there are two systems,the superficial and the deep.

Valves in the veins  specially superficial veins become weak causing pooling of blood in the veins close to the surface. Pooling of blood causes to become swollen and distorted.

Now what causes varicose veins?

Obesity,

Standing for long periods of time

Running too much on concrete or pavement

Pregnancy

Menopause

Constipation

Incidence of varicose veins is 15%

Treatment

Maintain healthy weight

Exercise like walking,swimming bicycling to promote circulation.

Lie for 15 minutes twice a day on slant board 45 degree angle takes pressure of gravity away from legs.

Support hose

Poultices

In Europe ,writes Dr.Ellen Tart- Jensen,pH,D poultice use over varicose veins is very common.

Mix 1/2 cup chopped cabbage,1/4 cup apple cider vinegar,1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger.

Blend above until cabbage is mushy.

To this can be added 2 tablespoonful of Comfrey leaf powder or 

2 tablespoonful of  marshmallow root powder.

If you have both powders available use 1 tablespoonful of each to the mixture.

Apply to the leg and wrap with plastic wrap and a towel.

Leave the poultice on overnight with legs propped up on pillows.

Aloe Vera gel is soothing and cool when applied topically.

Christopher's Complete Tissue and Bone ointment is helpful.