Natural Cures for Varicosity
July 16, 2009
Coagulation, expansion or dilation of veins is medically termed as varicosity. In its advanced stage, varicosity poses great threat to heart and lungs.
The major symptoms of varicosity include puffiness along course of veins, muscular pain, feeling of restlessness behind knees and severe pain in affected area. Varicosity occurs owing to the slow-moving flow of blood in veins.
The pace of blood flow in veins is much affected by inadequate dietary habits, excessive smoking, constipation, obesity, standing for elongated periods and tight outfits. It is essential for a person suffering from varicosity to perform exercises or yoga on regular basis for effective treatment of the disease.
Given below are a number of effectual natural cures for the treatment of varicosity, however if symptoms persists for long time, it is advisable to consult a medical practitioner for diagnose of any additional diseases.
Diet – A balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables in form of salads or juices is one of the most applied treatments for varicosity. Daily consumption of an all-fruit diet for a minimum of eight to ten days assists in detoxification of blood which further results in reduced strain on veins.
Juices of fresh lemon or oranges should be consumed several times a day to prevent dehydration. A person suffering from varicosity should avoid the consumption of starchy foodstuff like potatoes and bread during the treatment period to gain most out of an all-fruit diet.
Enema – The inclusion of warm water enema in routine habit during the disease helps in cleansing the bowels and also prevents constipation. A warm water enema should be done once a day for at least 10 days.
Avoid – Avoid intake of alcohol or alcohol based products, smoking, white flour based eatables, white sugar, spices and fried snacks. Intake of strong coffee or tea should also be minimized during the treatment period.
Therapeutic Baths – Therapeutic baths like hot and cold hip baths taken on routine basis endows with instantaneous pain relief. Wrapping the affected areas with cloth soaked in cold water or ice pack is also a great remedy to get immediate relief from pain and itching.
Physical Activity – Exercises should be done regularly to facilitate the eradication of collected toxins in body through sweat glands. It is highly recommended for persons with breathing diseases to consult a doctor prior to opting for any exercises.
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