August 13, 2010
Spider Leg Veins
Varicose and spider veins are common medical complaints that result when blood flow from outlying parts of the body back to the heart becomes compromised. Veins in the leg are the most commonly affected, particularly on the back of the calf. These veins contain a series of leaflet valves that allow only upward blood movement. Transport of blood up the leg to the heart proceeds via ladder-like steps through this series of valves. Varicose and spider veins result when vein walls develop poor tone, causing valve malfunction. Blood then stalls out on its upward journey and may even move down the leg. Valve malfunction in smaller vessels produces spider veins. In larger ones, varicose veins result. The characteristic color of varicose and spider veins, observable only for veins near the surface, derives from the bluish-red tint of oxygen-depleted venous blood.
While there are no medical treatments to prevent the causes of spider veins there are a number effective ways to get rid of them. There are laser techniques and injections that are effective but can be very costly and require follow up treatments. More and more people are turning to alternative medicine and experimenting with natural techniques and medicines to combat the causes of spider veins.
Some holistic doctors suggest increasing your intake of bioflavenoids, an ingredient found just below the surface of most citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruits. Bioflavenoids strengthen capillary and vein walls which when they get weak are one of the main causes of spider veins.
Other doctors of natural healing suggest that exercises that tone the legs, such as laying on the back and raising the legs are effective. The theory behind this is that the blood drains from the spidered veins thus relieving pressure and reducing swelling. These exercises are not only good for battling spider veins but are also great for overall circulation.
A healthy diet is another way to naturally treat spider leg veins. Foods that are high in cholesterol can clog veins causing a greater restriction in blood flow. Diets with high ratios of fruits and vegetables supply needed vitamins, which help with spider leg veins. Vitamin K increases vein flexibility and is instrumental in healing blood-clotting issues. Other vitamins that can help cure spider leg veins are vitamins A, C, and D.
Endovenous laser treatments – EVL – treats the root cause of varicose and spider veins. It’s quick and safe with no scarring. However, there is a tingling and/or burning sensation, leg pain, and some aching and cramping to deal with. Note: those who opt to use this type of varicose vein treatment should keep in mind that they will not just fade away without proper treatment and, in some cases, aggravate over time.
Those who suffer from varicose and spider veins can now also make use of products that directly address the root cause of this painful condition. Venovil is an all-natural herbal supplement that helps your body to correct underlying vein weakness. Venovil’s powerful flavenoids and enzymes strengthen the effectiveness of the catecholamines your body naturally produces for maintaining vein wall tone and strength. Venovil also decreases activity of the endothelial adhesion molecules that promote vein inflammation and free radicals. European health care providers have been able to treat varicose and spider veins with these products for years, and now you can reap the benefits too.
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April 14, 2011
Moof @ 2:48 pm:
STDoc, I personally do not believe in the efficacy of alternative medicine, but I do believe that we don't understand everything our mind is capable of.
I believe that there are some people who can actually alter their physiology with their minds. It may not be deliberate, and it's most likely not even a conscious action, but rather, it's a tapping into things that we don't currently understand.
Why can't everyone do it? I have no idea, any more than I know why anyone can do it.
In short, I believe that this the only power most alternative medicine wields – fooling the mind into believing that they've done some good.
April 15, 2011
kathy_is_a_nurse @ 1:40 pm:
When I hear Medical Workup I usually think of a Complete Physical. This involves routine blood studies that you fast for (nothing to eat or drink, except water- 12 hours before testing) A Ekg ( to check your heart) and a overall exam of your body.