Varicose veins are a common problem in which abnormally enlarged veins appear near the surface of the skin. They usually occur in the calves and thighs when the veins expand.
Varicose veins affect approximately 25 percent of women and 10 percent of men.
Varicose veins can cause pain, fatigue, restlessness, throbbing burning feelings, tingling, or heaviness in the legs. The appearance of swelling of the veins is also a matter of concern for many people.
Medical and surgical treatments for varicose veins can be very expensive. You can try remedies to lessen the severity of varicose veins as well as reduce the discomfort they can cause.
1 β CIDER VINEGAR
Even if no scientific study confirms the medicinal virtues of cider vinegar on varicose veins, it is a natural remedy widely used to relieve swelling and the sensations of heaviness associated with varicose veins.
For external use, soak a cloth with cider vinegar then apply to varicose veins (30 minutes per day) while raising the legs on a pillow. You can also drink it. For example, morning and evening, pour a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water (rinse your mouth after drinking this mixture to avoid enamel erosion due to the acidity of the vinegar).
2 β OLIVE OIL
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