What Not to Do with Varicose Veins: 3 Mistakes That Only Worsen the Condition
Both women and men suffer from varicose veins.
As a result of the disease, the functioning of the venous valves is disrupted, the veins expand, become inflamed, and nodes and even ulcers form.
Three "no's" for varicose veins
1. Give up harmful substances and alcohol
Harmful foods, the consumption of which should be limited in case of varicose veins, include salty and spicy foods - they provoke swelling and thereby increase the load on the veins.
You shouldn’t rely on animal fats either – the cholesterol they contain has a negative effect on blood vessels.
As for alcoholic drinks, they cause vascular spasm, thereby overloading the thin walls of varicose veins.
2. Do not do cupping or honey massage
It is believed that the above procedures are effective in combating cellulite, but for weakened veins, on the contrary, they are unsafe.
Only a light massage is allowed - and then only after consultation with a doctor and an experienced specialist.
3. Don't cross your legs
This position will definitely not bring any benefit - if you stay in this position for a long time, the vessels will be pinched. The disruption of natural blood flow only worsens varicose veins.
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