Varicose veins are extremely painful. They are swollen veins that appear red in color and are seen through the surface of the skin. They normally appear on your feet and cause them to feel weak, heavy or tired and they often appear swollen and inflamed. It is common to women and is rarely seen in men. Most women do not care too much to treat the issue; but it is very important to do so as it can lead to severe pain at a later stage. You need not seek medical attention to prevent or cure this condition. A few changes in your lifestyle combined with a few home remedies will help to cure the condition.

To start with, if you are a person who wears high heeled shoes; then you must make sure that you avoid doing so for extended periods. Use flat or comfortable shoes as often as you can and make sure that you do not stand in your high heels for long periods of time. When you do so; you exert pressure on your calves and this pressure leads to the formation of these varicose veins.

Irregular bowel movements are also known to be a leading cause in the formation of varicose veins. In order to prevent this you must make sure that you have regular bowel movements. Start your day with warm water and a spoon of honey. This drink will help you to have regular movements. A high fiber diet will also be effective in preventing constipation. Make sure to include fiber in your breakfast. This will helps to ease bowel movements in the first half of the day.

If you suffer from Varicose veins then you must make sure to soak your feet and legs in warm water every night before you go to bed. This helps you to ease the stress in your feet. You will notice that when you have had a long day your feet tend to show of the swollen veins and they appear darker and you feel more pain than you normally would. Soaking your feet will help to get rid of the pain. You must also gently massage your feet with horse chestnut oil or almond oil to ease the stress in your feet. Warm the oil and massage your feet to feel the pain lift of almost instantly.