Congregated tiny veins present under the skin that resembling spider web or branches of a tree are commonly known as Spider Veins. They may be found in purple, blue or red colors. Usually, they may appear on ankles, legs and on face. Medically, this congregation of veins is named as angioectasias or telangiectasia. Approximately 45% of women and 55% men deal with it in their life time.
Before going for the cure, one must nip the bud in the hay. Understanding the root cause of the problem cure it by approx. 30-50%. For that reason, here are top causes responsible for spider veins:
.Obesity
.Standing for prolonged period of time
.Continuous dosage of contraceptive drugs
.Blood circulation issues or clotting
.Imbalance in hormones
Before rushing to a physician, what one must understand is that it is not an incurable .disease. So instead of high priced medications that may have side effects, give these priceless, easy to make& harmless DIYs a try.
Lemon Essential oils:
It has known properties of strengthening blood vessels’ capillary walls, with an added advantage of tightening the skin.
.Just mix a few drops (2-3) of lemon oil with oil of your choice; coconut, almond, olive oil.
.Massage the affected area with the mixture few times daily
Witch Hazel:
An anti-inflammatory substance having natural astringent’s properties, witch hazel shrinks the problem causing veins. Volatile oils and tannins in it help does the magic.
Simply soak a cotton ball in witch hazel and apply it on spider veins for best results.
ACV:
With its great anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antibiotic and anti-viral properties, Apple Cider Vinegar is used for almost all the home remedies I know of. As for problem in question, one can have it eaten or as an ointment.
.Soak a cotton cloth in ACV and wrap it around the suffering area, leave it for about 20-25 minutes, and simply rinse it off. The vinegar will help shrink the veins and give relief to burning or itching sensation that you might have.
.Alternatively, take a tablespoon full, mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey, dissolve in water and have this yummy drink thrice daily.
Ginger:
Used as a home remedy for numerous problems, ginger possesses a well-known reputation as a healing agent. In the spider veins’ case, its blood thinning property is responsible to get rid of clotting in veins. Take it as a tea or spice in your meals, and you will love its long term benefits.
Mustard Oil:
It speeds up your blood circulation; with glowing skin as an added bonus. Just mix a few drops with olive, almond, coconut oil, or lemon oil and apply smoothly on skin few times a day.
Horse chestnuts seeds:
Take 250mg of horse chestnut seeds internally. Or just dilute its one part with witch hazel 10 parts to apply on affected area.
Ginkgo Biloba:
Just 40 mg thrice a day of extract of Gingo Biloba and you will start observing results in no time. Capillary walls will be strengthened and a significant boost in blood circulation will be achieved.
The above mentioned cures will definitely help cure spider veins. However, if one wishes to keep it at bay forever a healthy lifestyle must be adopted.
.Regular exercise and a clean diet is the foremost tip to improve blood circulation.
.Same postures for a lengthy time are harmful, don’t keep sitting or standing continuously for long hours.
.Curry leaves, turmeric, cayenne pepper helps regulate blood flow; have these spices as a part of regular diet.
.Tiring legs with high heels is another cause of spider veins; try to avoid them as much as possible.
.Yoga poses sarvangasana, for example, helps elevate legs, try to include these in regular workout routine.
.Compression stockingsare of much importance if one does a job that asks for standing for longer periods.
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