Maybe recently or some time ago, you have observed purple veins in your legs or in some areas of your feet, also known as “varices”. They are swollen and distorted veins produced by an accumulation of blood which can be caused for different reasons.
To suffer from varices brings some physical troubles such as: legs´ heaviness, cramps, inflammation, pain, or even a small distention which appears when the person stands up for a long time. You may know that varices are formed basically for: hormonal factors, being either standing or sitting for hours, having overweight and inheritance.
Varices are permanent, they can easily be observed through the skin, and if they are not treated on time, they can get worse and become in something more serious. Interesting, isn´t it? But do not worry; we will give you the appropriate information about this topic. Here you have some advices to take into account to avoid varices; besides, you will not suffer their consequences.
It is important that you watch your health carefully. If you are healthy, you will be preventing illnesses, and obviously this will reflex on your body. However, we are not invulnerable, we are constantly exposed to dangers, but if our body is strong enough, then we will resist those sicknesses.
Taking care of your health requires of a balanced nutrition, low in salt consumption, spices, sugar, carbohydrates, coffee and butchery. It is also recommended to reduce the intake of red meat.
You may include fiber, antioxidants, potassium and vitamins. Eat cereal, mostly the integral ones; vitamin C, it stimulates the blood circulation; olive oil, strawberries, blackberries, cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic and tomatoes contain antioxidants that will help you either to protect arteries an veins´ walls, or avoid cellular aging.
The combination of all these things, and the consecutive practice of exercises, will be ideal to prevent varices. The most recommended exercises are walking and jogging, they will relief the legs´ circulation; also, riding a bike and putting your legs up and down while resting on bed.
Moreover, the frequent use of high heels, tight clothes or shoes, and a lack of rest influence in the formation of varices in your skin.
Practice our advices, and obtain the benefits that they can offer for your body health! Show your legs and feet free of varices!
ALFA