5 Effective Ways to Minimize Spider and Varicose Veins

Summer is a time for shorts, skirts and bathing suits. But if you have spider or varicose veins, you may not feel like bearing your legs regardless of the heat. It may seem like living with spider or varicose veins is inevitable, but there are ways to reduce the appearance of these unsightly veins. Here’s how:

• Watch your weight. Pressure on your legs from excessive weight promotes spider and varicose veins. Eat right and exercise to maintain an ideal weight and relieve undue pressure on your veins.
• Stay active. When you stay in one position for too long, your veins suffer. It’s a good idea to flex your calf muscles and change positions a couple times an hour to promote healthy blood circulation. And make a point to go walking or participate in another low-impact activity to prevent blood from pooling.
• Avoid heat. Hot tubbing and extra hot baths are a no no if you want to eliminate or prevent varicose or spider veins. Sitting in hot water for long periods of time actually causes your veins to swell. Keep your bath water at a lukewarm temperature or take showers, and avoid hot tubs altogether.
• Compress the right areas. Wearing compression stockings is an excellent way to redistribute pressure on your legs and minimize the development of varicose or spider veins. On the other hand, avoid wearing compression garments that restrict your waist, as they can have an adverse effect and actually cause unsightly veins to form.
• Stay away from salt. Ingesting salt leads to water retention and swelling. To minimize your varicose veins, it’s best to reduce your salt intake. Instead eat a diet high in fiber, which has been known to protect against the development of varicose veins.

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