It interrupts the flow of blood to the heart and may encourage varicose veins....
1 in 4 adults have veins problems... (women are 4 to 10 times more likely) developed them...
Tips:
1) Don't sit for lengthly periods of time. Take short, walking breaks in between...
2) Rotate the ankles and flex the toes while sitting
3) Eat a high fibre diet.. to avoid constipation
4) Raise legs 6 to 12 inches above to heart while sleeping..
please add some comments....thanks!
2007-03-24 01:07:00 · 6 answers · asked by Sam H 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
For people with poor circulation to the legs, it increases the risk of blood clots in the legs.
2007-03-24 01:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sitting with the legs go restricts ideal flow and will boost the stress interior the veins, as a effect making somebody extra in possibility of spider veins and varicose veins. of direction, those with everyday healthful functioning veins can tolerate extra stress in the veins in the previous issues strengthen. at last, even for those persons, the veins turns into worse because of consistent stress on them.
2016-10-20 08:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
raising your legs 6 to 12 inches will also add too much fluid on your heart. it can cause your heart to work overtime.
2007-03-24 01:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Just Tryin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
would tip number 4 mean being hung by your feet to sleep?
2007-03-24 01:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by tvictor100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm...thanks for the info, never studied that in medical school!
2007-03-24 01:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by 8754 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do know its bad for your lower back and hips ,probably circulation. thanks for the tips!!!!
2007-03-24 02:56:48 · answer #6 · answered by ....~K.C.~.... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋