Varicose veins are veins that are swollen and can be seen though the outer layer of the skin. They are seen more in women than in men. Lifestyle and age play a huge role here.

Tips to prevent varicose veins

Getting your posture right definitely helps. Avoid standing on one foot and putting your weight on it. Nature blessed us with two feet; it’s their way of telling us to use both equally. Stand with your weight divided on both feet. This helps to decrease the pressure on your feet.

Control your weight. Overweight and obese people are more prone to varicose veins. Your weight causes pressure on your legs as it becomes more difficult for your body to and your entire circulatory system to work.

If you are expected to sit or stand for long periods of time then you must change your position after every few minutes to stretch your legs and increase circulation in your body.

Exercising regularly helps to increase blood circulation. Walking, swimming and jogging are the best exercises to prevent varicose veins. These forms of exercise require your legs to move rapidly; thus helping the blood circulation.

Avoid wearing high heel shoes daily. They cause unnecessary strain and pressure on your feet, calves and the area behind your knees.

When you are laying on your back, raise your feet to about 8 to 10 inches above your heart ands let the blood flow to your feet. This give a circulation boost to your body and reduces your chances of developing varicose veins.

How to cure varicose veins

There are several treatments that are available to take care of your predicament. Though most of them require surgery they are painless and are not expensive. Most health care plans also cover the cost of these surgeries.

Laser treatment is also an option. It does not require surgery or injections but is an pain free way of curing the swollen veins. You will however need to go through 6 to 7 sessions.