Varicosity (Varicose Veins):

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Varicose veins are seen in women more than men. They may have no symptoms, or may cause a discomfort, dull pain, swelling, itch, discoloration of the skin, and even ulcers.

Potential risk factors that might cause or aggravate varicose veins:

1. Genetics. Approximately 50% of people with varicose veins have a family history of the condition.
2. Aging.
3. Gender.
4. Obesity.
5. Poor diet.
6. Liver diseases.
7. Long periods of standings, especially due to career obligations.
8. Leg injuries.
9. Pregnancy.
10. Excessive abdominal straining, for instance, in weight lifting, squats, and doing dead lift, or due to constipation, and enlarged prostate.

Nutritional Supports:

Restricted Foods:

1. Saturated fats: all animal based fats and oils except fish.
2. Foods high in trans-fat: fries, cookies, chips, muffins, doughnuts, pastries, cakes and crackers.
3. Hydrogenated oils.
4. Processed foods.
5. Sugars and sweets.
6. Too much salt.
7. Caffeine.
8. Soft drinks.
9. Alcohol.

Recommended Foods:

1. Water: 2 liters a day. Dehydration worsens varicose veins.
2. Whole grains.
3. Legumes.
4. Foods high in fiber.
5. Fresh fruits and vegetables.
6. Fruits high in flavonoids: berries.
7. Red grapes. It contains the antioxidant “resveratrol”.
8. Onions.
9. Ginger.
10. Cold water fish: salmon, halibut, and mackerel.
11. Nuts and seeds.
12. Flaxseeds.
13. Chia seeds.
14. Garlic.
15. Hemp seeds.
16. Spices: turmeric, sumac, and cinnamon.
17. Cayenne pepper.
18. Red wine.
19. Dark chocolate.

Recommended Supplements:

1. French Maritime Pine Bark Extract: 100 – 300 mg a day.
2. Grape Seed Extract: 100 – 300 mg a day.
3. Bioflavonoids: 1 – 3 grams a day.
4. Vitamin C: 2 – 3 grams a day.
5. Horse Chestnut Extract (containing escin): 100 – 150 mg a day.
6. Gotu Kola Extract: 30 – 90 mg a day.
7. Butcher`s Broom Extract: 100 – 300 mg a day.
8. Aloe Vera Juice: ¼ cup three times a day.
9. Omega – 3 Fatty Acids: 1 – 3 grams a day.
10. Multivitamins – Multiminerals: A high potency product.

Miscellaneous Suggestions:

1. Liver detoxification.
2. Colon cleansing.
3. Regular exercise, especially aerobic.