Visible thread like veins and varicose veins on the legs can be caused by genetics, prolonged standing or sitting, lifting heavy objects, insufficient exercise, constipation, insufficient fluid intake, a faulty diet, obesity, pregnancy and labor. There can also be vitamin deficiencies of B-complex and C's.
Treatments can include foods rich in bioflavonoids and vitamin C. Fresh fruits and vegetables are the best as they provide high phytonutrients and high fibre, just make sure you include a lot of green vegetables to help cleanse the system. Try a super green drink in the morning to help boost phytonutrient levels. We absolutely LOVE Cyndi's All Natural Supreme Green Blend. Simply blend some ice with parsley, cucumber, zucchini, blueberries and pineapple and add 1 tsp of a Super Green Blend which loads the system with chlorophyll, wheat grass, green barley and spirulina all dense nutrients to alkalize the body. You can add water to your preferred consistency.
Eat more fresh garlic and ginger which is anti-inflammatory so add to dressings and vegetables, and a Vit B complex is helpful. Lie with your feet higher than your feet for 20 minutes once a day - make this a good excuse to take some time out and meditate! Herbal tea such as Rose-hip and Green Tea are also beneficial as is making your own Ginger Tea.
Gentle exercise or yoga is also helpful but try to avoid high impact exercise. Stimulants such as coffee, tea, alcohol also should be avoided and minimize sugar intake. Extreme temperature changes also don’t help.
The essential oils we recommend are Black Pepper, Cypress, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Rose. Lemon is also a fantastic oil for veins and capillaries. The Twenty8 Aromatherapy ‘Detox and Strengthen Synergy Blend’ is a combination of most of these powerful oils. Simply add 5 drops to 10mls of carrier oil and apply a small amount to effected area several times a day.
It may take months to see real improvement so do not give up, and the added bonus is every other area of your health will improve just by following these tips.
Take care
Kim & Fleur
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