Varicose veins are a chronic affection characterized by the permanent sinuous dilatation of the inferior member veins. Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic problem. They can contribute to swollen, tired legs and muscle cramps. The affection is the result of a parietal venous lesion, caused by degenerative modifications of the conjunctive tissue which lead to the vessel elasticity loss.The venous system of the inferior members has both a superficial component and a profound one. When the valve apparatus becomes inefficient a certain blood quantity from the profound venous system represses into the superficial system, causing a venous pressure. The blood stagnates and progressively leads to the affected veins dilatation.

These determinant factors are favored by a prolonged orthostatic position, lack of vitamins, humidity, heat and physiological conditions, such as pregnancy. Usually women are the most affected by varicose veins, due to hormonal disorder. The symptoms of varicose Veins include heavy leg sensation, uncomfortable tension at the shank level, especially after prolonged orthostatic position, effort, coldness or humidity. In advanced phases there appears the heavy sensation, pain, itching in that certain area, edema, dermis, and in the complications phases appears the ulcer. The venous dilatations progressively develop and become sinuous and unregulated, becoming an aesthetical and functional problem for that certain member.

The healing treatment is very complex and it includes surgical treatment, laser treatment. There is also another way of fighting varicose veins: the natural way. For this type of problem teas, compresses, medical gymnastics and spa treatment are recommended. One first remedy would be cabbage leaves; applied on the varicose veins, they have a decongestive effect. This treatment can be also used in the ‘heavy shanks’ sensation. Another treatment against varicose veins is clay. Mix it with water until it becomes a soft paste, and then apply it on the affected areas and keep it there for 3 hours. Remove it if you start to feel cold or pain.

Apple vinegar is also extremely efficient. Apply it in the morning and in the evening on the varicose area. Massage softly your legs from your knees to your toes. You can also use vinegar within. Pour two tea spoons of apple vinegar into a glass of water and drink it. Some excellent varicose veins natural remedy include- a tea made from hawthorn fruits and leaves, bilberry fruits and leaves, stinging nettle leaves, dandelion, willow tree rind, motherwort flowers; drink 1-2 liters a day. Honey therapy recommends is also recommeded. Alimentation is highly important when it comes to treating the varicose veins: drink a lot of juices, especially lemon juices; take mild laxatives and eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can.