Varicose Veins

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It occurs when the vein walls lose their elasticity and become dilated causing the blood to flow more slowly than normal. The problem usually occurs in veins near the skin surface, causing unsightly bulges at the back of the legs. </div> <bR> <div> Varicose veins most often occur in women over 50. They can also occur in people who are pregnant, over weight, have chronic constipation, or who sit or stand for extended periods of time. They also tend to run in families.</div> <div> Varicose veins can be painful. They often cause the leg to ache and feel heavy. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="721" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="715"><div> <B>How to Help Avoid Varicose Veins</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="691"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Exercising regularly keeps circulation healthy</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="691"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep your weight within the normal range for your height</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Eat a healthy high fiber diet - this keeps your body in shape and avoids constipation</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="691"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cut down on salt - too much salt can stress veins</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="691"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid heavy lifting</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="691"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid standing or sitting for prolonged periods </B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="691"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid crossing your legs when sitting</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="23"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="23" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Wear support stockings when you must be on your feet for extended periods.</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="721" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="715"><div> <B>Supplements Worth Considering</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vitamin C - 2000 - 4000mg daily (with bioflavanoids if possible) This keeps veins and capillaries strong and healthy.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vitamin E - 400 IU - The worst potential side effect of varicose veins is blood clots. Vitamin E has been shown to reduce the risk of blood clots.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 58 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="58" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bioflavanoids - These will also keep blood vessels strong and healthy. Bioflavonoids are found in dark colored berries like cherries, blackberries, blueberries, bilberries, the white material found under the peel of citrus fruits, peppers and buckwheat.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Horse Chestnut Extract helps strengthen blood vessels</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bilberry Extract - rich in Bioflavonoids</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Butcher's Broom helps strengthen blood vessels</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Gotu Kola helps improve circulation</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="4" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="710"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Witch Hazel applied topically helps sooth painful legs</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="431" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 117 WIDTH="421"><div> Disclaimer: The information presented is for information purposes only. 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