Veins form an amazing system that returns blood from the tissues to the heart, with valve that prevents vital fluid to move in the opposite direction. When, for various reasons, these mechanisms are ineffective or when unidirectional structure is fragile vessels, inesteticele problems like varicose veins.
If you found under your skin begin to appear varicose vein or if family history indicates you are a person predisposed to this kind of disease, some simple precautions can help keep things under control:
Do not stand!
Wherever you go to work or at home, try not to sit for hours sitting or standing in one place, stand up, do some moves, go from room to make the blood circulation. According to studies, varices incidence is higher in women who are daily eight hours in a static position.
Weak!
A few extra pounds will not necessarily bring varices, but will increase venous pressure. This is especially true for women who are prone to hereditary disease.
Do not smoke!
Or leave if you do not have done it before. Research has shown that varicose veins are more common in smokers and that smoking thickens the blood.
Eat adequate!
Feeding regime must be low in fat and salt, sweets. Ocean fish, vegetables and fruit should not miss. Avoid animal protein (except fish), including processed meat products (sausages), ice cream, fried foods, alcohol, fast food preparations.
Exercise!
While asphalt can worsen varicose veins Running, fast walking in 20-30 minutes, or physical aerobics three or four times a week can greatly help in maintaining a normal venous circulation, slowing the process and reducing inflammation and pain if the disease already appeared.
Raise your legs!
Keep feet higher than the trunk whenever you can: bed, television. It is a simple and effective way to relieve pain and sensation of weight.