Your strategies to avoid or minimized varicose veins are varied and some may be more
beneficial to you than another person, depending
on your risk factors. They include:
N U T R I T I O N
AVOID or REDUCE
WHY
ACTION
Refined/
processed foods
Starves your
veins of essential
nutrients.
Increases the
toxic load of
your blood by
the presence
of artificial
ingredients
(colouring,
preservatives,
synthetic
components).
Eat fresh,
wholesome
foods.
Add bitter
vegetables and
salads such
as artichokes,
chicory and
endives.
Increase
your intake
of fibre using a
flaxseed-based
fibre supplement
such as Linoforce.
Salt
Increases water
retention, causing
heaviness and
pain in your legs.
Consider
Herbamare,
an aromatic
sea salt made
with fresh
organic plants.
To enhance
your recipes,
use lemon juice
Drink 1.5 to
2 litres of water
per day.
Tendency towards
constipation
Develops
haemorrhoids
and increases
your risk of reabsorbing
toxins
from the bowel.
Haemorrhoids
may be an
indication of a
susceptibility to
varicose veins.
Drink more than
2 litres of water
per day.
Switch to a diet
rich in fibre.
L I F E S T Y L E
The body is built for movement. In this particular case,
exercise of the leg muscles assist the flow of venous blood
back to the heart and prevents blood pooling.
Walking and going up
and down stairs are
most beneficial. If you
suffer from tired legs,
raise them from time
to time to help move
the blood to the heart.
Weightis sometimes
a contributing factor.
Staying fit, exercise
and proper nutrition
are paramount.
Helix Slim, Thyroid Support Kelpasan
and Molkosan can also
help tremendously in
the weight loss process.
Swimmingand treading
water in particular will
activate the muscle-vein
pump.
Do not cross your legs
when sitting down and
avoid clothes that are
too tight or constrict
your waist, groin or legs.
If you smoke or drink too much alcohol, you are polluting
your blood. If your blood becomes like sludge, it is more
difficult to move it – especially against gravity.
Avoid excessive heat and too many hot baths.
Massaging the legs gently in the direction of the venous
flow (i.e. towards the heart).
Using essential oils such
as Aromaforce Rosemary
and Peppermint to
stimulate foot circulation
and reduce swollen feet.
Consider detoxifying your body:
By using A.Vogel Kit,
a 10-day herbal cleanse
which will assist in
removing toxins from
your blood.
With vegetable and fruit
fasts using Biotta juices.
Boldocynara is
also an excellent
and safe herb complex
that can be used
long-term to cleanse
and support your liver
in its detoxification
process.
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