i have varicose vein problem since my childhood, now i am 45 years, anyone suggest some alternative medicine.?

Answer 1

Herbal Therapies

Witch hazel - Application of a witch hazel ointment three or more times is necessary for two or more weeks before results can be expected. (Witch hazel may cause minor skin irritation in some people when applied topically; this herb is not recommended for internal use.)

Horse chestnut - Can be used both internally and as an external application for problems of venous circulation, including varicose veins. (Horse chestnut should be avoided by anyone with liver or kidney disease. Its internal use is also contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Topically, horse chestnut has been associated with rare cases of allergic skin reactions. Since circulation disorders and trauma associated with swelling may be the sign of a serious condition, a health care professional should be consulted before self-treating with horse chestnut.)

Bilberries - Support normal formation of connective tissue and strengthen capillaries in the body, and in this way help prevent varicose veins.

Butcher's broom - Tons veins while reducing inflammation. Can also be prepared as tea.

Gotu Kola - Strengthens blood vessels and improve peripheral circulation.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba) - Strengthens blood vessels and improve peripheral circulation.

Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) - Strengthens blood vessels and improve peripheral circulation.

To disperse buildup of a protein that makes skin near varicose veins hard and lumpy, try eating more cayenne (Capsicum frutescens), garlic (Allium sativum), onion, ginger (Zingiber officinale), and pineapple, which contains bromelain, an enzyme that promotes breakup of fibrin.

Herbal Tea

Hawthorn berries 3 parts
Yarrow 2 parts
Horsechestnut 3 parts
Ginger 1 part
Prickly ash bark 2 parts
Use two teaspoonfuls of the mixture. Infuse for fifteen minutes. Drink three times daily.

External applications of Camomile, Comfrey, Oatstraw, White Oak Bark, or Witch Hazel are believed especially beneficial.
Aloe Vera gel can be used to soothe itchy or irritated varicosities.

Homeopathy

Hamamelis: Tincture or lotion may be applied locally at night. Hamamelis 3X every three hours when veins are affected.
Pulsatilla: 3X is recommended every eight hours after child delivery.
Carbo vegetabilis: When constipated and with poor circulation. In cases of ulcers of varicose veins.
Mercurius sol: if accompanied by infection, pus, and foul-smelling discharge.
Lachesis: Blue color in area mainly on left side.
Belladonna, 12x or 12c potency four times a day, is recommended for red, hot, swollen, and tender varicose veins.
Ferrum metallicum if your legs look pale but redden easily and walking slowly relieves the weak, achy feeling.
Arnica 30c
Aconite napellus 6c

Hydrotherapy

It is beneficial to alternate between hot and cold baths. This is believed to stimulate circulation in the legs. It is easy to do this. You need two buckets or plastic wastebaskets tall enough to submerge the legs up to the knees. Fill one container with enough comfortably hot water to cover the lower legs and the other container with the same amount of cold water. Add 2 tablespoons of epsom salts per quart of water or you can add an aromatherapy oil to the water. Soak your feet and legs in the hot water for about three minutes, then immerse them in the cold water for about 30 seconds. Repeat three times, finishing with the cold soak. Perform this treatment once a day for at least one month to see results. If you have diabetes, use warm (not hot) water.

Sponging or spraying legs with cold water can relieve aches and pain from superficial varicose veins.

Juice Therapy

Fresh fruit juices can be very helpful for those with varicose veins. Dark-colored berries such as cherries, blackberries and blueberries contain anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, pigments that tone and strengthen the walls of the veins. Pineapples are rich in the enzyme bromelain, which helps prevent blood clots, an uncommon but serious complication of varicose veins.

Juicing provides these nutrients in much higher concentrations than you can get by just eating the fruits. Drink eight ounces of fresh berry or pineapple juice, alone or diluted with another fruit juice, once or twice a day for maximum benefit.

One or two glasses daily of fresh fruit or vegetable juices- especially any combination of apple, beet, carrot, celery, citrus, parsley, or pineapple-and dietary supplements may be helpful in preventing and treating varicosities.

Exercise

Maintaining your overall fitness, both nutritionally and physically, is most essential to preventing varicose veins from developing. Any program of regular exercise stimulates circulation, improves muscle tone, and helps prevent varicosities. However, high-impact aerobics, jogging, strenuous cycling, or any intense activity may increase blood pressure in the legs and accentuate varicose veins. Walking and swimming are considered excellent therapy, as are gentle leg-muscle stretches and utilizing a rocking chair while watching television.

Lying flat on the floor and resting the legs on a chair seat or straight up against a wall for 2 minutes drains blood from swollen veins. Elevating the feet higher than the hips with a recliner or ottoman, and raising the foot of the bed a few inches, helps blood flow back to the heart from the legs.

Start your morning with a brisk walk or finish your day with a swim or bike ride.

You can help control varicose veins with a program of specially designed exercises, under the direction of a trained exercise therapist who is knowledgeable about the condition's particular needs.

Massage

Regular massage can significantly alleviate discomfort associated with varicose veins. A trained massage therapist starts at the feet and massages your legs up to the hips and along the lymphatic system, to mobilize congested body tissues.

If you do the massage yourself, remember to never massage directly on varicose veins. A general leg massage can help reduce swelling in the veins. Sit up comfortably on a sofa or bed, with your legs raised slightly on a pillow. Now work up the entire leg from the ankle to the upper thigh. (Remember not to touch the varicose veins.) Do this daily for about five minutes on each leg.

Reflexology

Working your hands or feet may help with varicose veins. Massage the whole feet or hands and press the following points three times per day for five minutes each point after massaging the whole feet: 18, 19, 24, 25, 21, 22, 34, 26. (adrenal and parathyroid gland, digestive system (especially the liver), spine, heart and sciatic nerve.)

Schuessler Tissue Salts

Calcarea fluorica: 6X when the veins are dilated, or when there is a tendency to varicose ulcerations or bluish discoloration of the tissues or muscular weakness.
Ferrum phosphorica: 6X for inflammation of the veins, red streaks following the course of vein, throbbing pain along a vein. Can be used as alternative to calcarea fluorica. Also good for those suffering from inflammation and those who are advanced in years.
Magnesium phosphorica: 6X for severe, acute, cramplike, spasmodic pains. Also for those suffering from flatulence or neuralgia.

Yoga

Yoga's stretching and relaxation techniques can be particularly beneficial for varicose veins. Certain positions, such as the Plow, Corpse, and Half Shoulder Stand, promote circulation and the drainage of blood from the legs. The deep-breathing exercises in yoga may further alleviate discomfort by getting more oxygen into the bloodstream.

A special breathing exercise can help ease pain from varicose veins. Start by lying on your back on the floor, arms at your sides, with your feet resting above you on a chair. Breathe deeply through your nose using the belly breath. Gravity helps pull blood from your legs. The deep breathing creates a pull in your chest cavity that also draws blood from the legs. Fresh blood then enters your legs, easing the pain. Do this exercise once a day for about ten minutes.

Folk Remedies

Apply a cloth saturated with apple cider vinegar on the varicose veins for 30 minutes twice a day. Follow this with a drink of 2 teaspoons of the vinegar in a glass of water.
Prepare a salve by stirring 2 cups of chopped calendula flowers, leaves, and stems into an equal amount of melted lard. Let the mixture stand for 24 hours. Reheat and strain. Coat this over your varicose veins and let it stand overnight.
Steep crushed, fresh violet leaves and flowers or marigold flowers in boiling water. Apply compresses of the liquid. Eat a few fresh marigold petals every day. This treatment is believed to shrink varicosities and nourish the veins.
Prepare a poultice of bruised cabbage leaves, rotten apples, chopped brown onions, or a half-and-half blend of cod liver oil and raw honey. Apply this overnight. This is believed to heal varicose sores.
To one pint of warm water, add three tablespoons of sugar and two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Take two ounces of this mixture everyday.
Rub your legs with full- strength vinegar. Mix two tablespoons of vinegar with honey and drink it.

Common Sense Recommendations

Exercise regularly. Staying fit is the best way to keep your leg muscles toned, your blood flowing, and your weight under control.
Eat foods low in fat, sugar, and salt. Drink plenty of water. Take supplements of vitamins C and E.
If your job requires you to be on your feet constantly, stretch and exercise your legs as often as possible to increase circulation and reduce pressure buildup.
If you smoke, quit. Smoking may contribute to elevated blood pressure, which in turn can aggravate varicosity.
If you're pregnant, sleep on your left side rather than on your back. This minimizes pressure from the uterus on the veins in your pelvic area. It also improves blood flow to the fetus.
To ease painful swelling and inflammation, rest frequently, wear support stockings, and take one or two aspirin or ibuprofen tablets daily until the condition clears.
If you like to sit with your legs crossed, cross them at the ankles rather than the knees for better circulation.
Take occasional breaks and put your feet up. Periods of rest with your feet a few inches above your heart level let gravity work in your favor, helping pooled blood drain from your legs.
Avoid high heels in favor of flat shoes.
Wear loose clothing. Tight garments can restrict venous blood flow to leave blood pooled in the legs. Particularly harmful are girdles or pantyhose too snug in the groin area, garters, calf-hugging boots, or waist-cinching belts.
Take an aspirin every day. This will thin the blood and prevent blood from clotting. (Consult your doctor if you are taking any heart medication or other medication for blood clotting.)

Answer 2

When I turned 28 I already had been in pain, embarrassed, and scared of becoming pregnant. I didn't want my big blue varicose veins to get worse. The All Natural Varicose & Spider Vein Solution program was an easy read and easy to do. Within 21 days there was a big difference in how my legs looked and I can wear shorts without feeling embarrassed. I feel so much better with more energy and for giving me back a healthier body, and the legs that a 28 year old should have.

Naturally heal your veins?

Answer 3

After 10 years of struggling with all sorts of creams and pills to treat this embarrassing problem I was able to get rid of my varicose veins by using natural healing methods and alternative herbal home remedies.

Read Diane Thompson's "Varicose Veins Secrets" (also available in electronic format at: http://www.varicoseveinscure.org ). By following this guide book I was able to eradicate my varicose veins pretty fast. God bless!

Answer 4

This won't actually be of any real help to you but it's an interesting point regarding veins: I had them all my life - they run in the family - but they never gave me any trouble.
Last March I had to have a hip replaced, and straight afterwards you have to wear those white, medical, elasticated stockings for a few weeks. I took mine off permanently after four weeks, and surprise surprise - NO varicose veins - and there's no sign of them anywhere! - so I hope my opening sentence didn't put you off reading the rest of this note!

Answer 5

If you've had problems for as long as you have, I'm sure that you have been treated by a physician on more than one occasion. If you are not happy with the treatment and are not getting the results you want...try other doctors until you find someone you're comfortable with.

I don't know what meds you've tried, but I have been using an over the counter remedy called Venestat. But please know that I have not had issues for as many years as you have and my issue may not be as severe.

My legs don't cause me much pain, but I'm not happy with the about the way they look. Eventually I will be going in for laser removal to assist with the appearance.

I wish you all the best in finding a solution. Take care of you and it will all work out!

Answer 6

I cured my sciatica with this natural treatment ( http://cure-sciatica.info )
Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica.

Answer 7

Vitamin E complex is very good for varicose veins and spider veins, Alfalfa and Coenzyme Q 10 are very good also

Answer 8

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A number of clinical studies have been carried out in recent years that show potential links between herbal therapies and improved blood glucose control, which has led to an increase in people with diabetes using these more 'natural' ingredients to help manage their condition.

Answer 9

Crazyed’s answer was comprehensive and has saved you a lot of research and effort.

I have had varicose veins for much longer than you. I have used many of the items suggested.

I would caution the use of anything. Any product, “natural” or otherwise, has the capacity to cause side effects, injury or death. I was surprised to find I was allergic to witch-hazel. My skin peeled away.

Women who are pregnant or planning pregnancy and people with Epilepsy and heart conditions are at particular risk. Please check with a doctor (experienced with alternative medicine if possible) and a naturopath.

I regularly use Ginkgo Biloba, cayenne, ginger, garlic, onion, pineapple and Aloe Vera (I grow this). I drink Chamomile Tea. (Chamomile Tea seems to work as a diuretic.) Suggest you do not drink too close to sleeping although it is recommended as a calmative.) I tried Bilberries, Gotu Kola, Hawthorn, Comfrey (I grew some), and more of the things Crazyed recommends. Most were helpful. I mainly no longer use them because I cannot afford them with my other medicinal and nutritional needs.

Garlic and onion are sulphur-based foods. There are many more, eg chives and leeks. Sulphur-based foods, like aspirin and Ginkgo Biloba, are salicylates and thin the blood. Sulphur-based foods also help the immune system. Some people are allergic to some, if not all, salicylates. It is not necessarily so that because you are allergic to one salicylate that you are allergic to all. If you eat Parsley and Basil with sulphur-based food they will help ease the body or breath odour (Parsley) and help the gastric condition (Basil). Other things that help the gastric condition are yoghurt, Yakult and other probiotics that contain forms of acidophilus, Paw Paw - Papain and Pineapple – Bromelain.

In Australia, we have a brand of cream for arthritic pain, Goanna with TEAS (TEAS is a salicylate.) I have found this cream to help with varicose vein pain and movement of blood. I have even used it to ease dark circles under the eyes the night before going out. Do not put too close to eyes. Test the cream on hard and soft tissue areas before applying anywhere near your eyes. Some other arthritic pain creams can give similar help but not the heat rub versions.

Under Hydrotherapy, I would add walking in the shallow waters of the beach. The salt water draws out fluid. The exercise distributes venous flow through the lymphatic system.

Another aid is the use of Electric Soda crystals – available from supermarkets. If your knees or ankles are swollen, place about a cup of Electric Soda crystals in a cotton bag you can seal. Wrap a hand towel around the Electric Soda crystal bag over worse affected area. Bind with crepe bandage to hold in place. Leave on overnight. You get used to it. In the morning, the crystals will be hard, as will be part or most of the hand towel and crepe bandage. The area that was swollen should reduce in size.

I would recommend you wear compression stockings or support hose. These are extremely important to wear when driving, flying, or sitting for long periods. Make sure they are not the type that cause banding (similar to applying a tourniquet) or cut into your skin. This will hamper the free flow of blood. Depending on how long it stays like that determines the degree of potential damage.

If you take proper care of varicose veins you will drastically reduce the possibility of having a Deep Vein Thrombosis. I had one and have not had another.

I had my varicose veins stripped over 20 years ago. It was all right for a while but I have varicose veins back again. I also have Lymphoedema (previously known as “Elephantiasis”) in my legs. Stripping the veins has made my lymphoedema worse.

Make sure chairs, or anything else, do not place pressure on points of your body where blood flood can be impeded.

Exercise

Simple ones – raise and lower yourself on the balls of your foot. While on the ball of one foot, slowly raise the other leg and balance. Change feet. This will improve your general balance as well. I do this to music.

Bounce up and down on a mini-trampoline.

Do stretching especially with your feet (forward and back) and rotating exercises while sitting down and watching TV. Your doctor or physiotherapist may have a chart of exercises.

Massage

Lymphatic massage should be worked from the peripheries to the heart. If you can afford to have professional lymphatic massage, it can make considerable improvement but it has to be regularly done. If you are lucky, a caring friend can learn how to do it for you. You can always do it for yourself though I find it physically difficult to do because of arthritis. Do not put heavy pressure on the raised veins. Pain is usually a good indication on how much pressure you should be applying to your skin. Start with less to work up to more. This is one of many areas where strong massage pressure should not be used.

Take care of your body and it will take care of you - longer. Stay away from that proverbial bus too.

Answer 10

Me too, and I am only 28...my Doc says wear support hose, and deal with it. If the veins are painful, you can have them killed off, but they may come back. They use some sort of injection or laser, but it is costly. Your Doc can refer you for a cosmetic consult to have them removed or if they effect your health a vascular surgeon can help.

Answer 11

fit fewer meals away and you may get a smaller amount throughout