| Butcher's Broom | As A Treatment
"...Directions Dosages range from 100mg of extract per day, all the way to 100mg of the extract (standardized to 9-11% ruscogenin) taken 3 times per day for varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and related conditions (Conditions "Approved" by the German Commission E)..."
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Calming / Stretching Exercises |
As A Treatment
"...The many claimed physical benefits of yoga include ... increased circulation, and can be particularly beneficial for varicose veins..."
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Constipation |
Relationship to Varicose Veins
"Constipation is a leading cause of varicose veins..."
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Edema (Water Retention) |
The Condition
"...This leads to varicose veins and build up of fluid..."
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Gotu Kola |
As A Treatment
"...The triterpenic fraction of Gotu Kola extracts is able to inhibit some of the lysosomal enzymes thought to participate in the etiology of varicose veins and venous insufficiencies..."
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Hemorrhoids |
The Condition
"Hemorrhoids are swollen hemorrhoidal plexuses in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure, similar to varicose veins in the legs..."
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High/Increased Fiber Diet |
As A Treatment
"...Fiber is important in the prevention of constipation, diverticulosis, colon polyps, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, appendicitis, hiatal hernia, peptic ulcer disease and probably colon cancer..."
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Hydrotherapy |
As A Treatment
"...Constitutional Hydrotherapy is recommended for ... Varicose veins..."
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Natural Progesterone |
As A Treatment
"...Natural Progesterone has been used for the treatment of arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and varicose veins..."
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Phlebitis / Thrombophlebitis |
The Condition
"...Risk Factors Risk factors for any type of phlebitis include recent surgery or childbirth, varicose veins, inactivity, sitting for long periods (such as on a long airplane ride), and smoking..."
Recommendation Horse Chestnut
"Horse chestnut is often used for chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins - conditions related to phlebitis..."
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Poor Circulation |
The Condition
"...Varicose veins are the most visible vein problem, but not as serious as venous thrombosis - the formation of a blood clot in a vein deep within the tissues..."
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Rosemary |
As A Treatment
"...One flavonoid in rosemary, diosmin, is reported to help strengthen capillaries, which can ease problems such as varicose veins and hemorrhoids..."
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Varicose Veins |
The Condition
"...Varicose veins affect humans because we stand upright rather than run around on all fours..."
Recommendation Massage
"Regular massage from a trained massage therapist can significantly alleviate the discomfort associated with varicose veins..."
Recommendation Calming / Stretching Exercises
"Yoga' s stretching and relaxation techniques can be particularly beneficial against varicose veins..."
Recommendation Bioflavonoids
"...Rutin, in particular, is often recommended for varicose veins..."
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Vinegar |
As A Treatment
"...Splash vinegar on your varicose veins..."
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