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It left purple spider veins all over the top of one foot. It was definitely a hemoglobin rust stain in the skin.It is called hemosiderin staining.
I tried vitamin K cream for a month to remove the staining, but that seemed to fail. So I gave up.
I kept taking Diosmin every day.
I didn't pay attention to the staining for over a year. One day I looked down, and my foot was totally clear.
Possible supplements that could have contributed to clearing the iron rust stains
Diosmin
Nattokinase/Serrapeptase
Liposomal Glutathione/Vitamin C
As an aside, I think Diosmin works on restless leg syndrome.
I went to Dr. Cunningham at Trident Vein Center in Spring Hill, TN.
I continue to be happy with my results after a few years now.
~Mama to Many~
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Rutin
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I take rutin to support my varicose veins. 450mg morning and night/ This natural supplement is quite cost effective.
Rutin is a Bioflavonoid
Rutin works quickly. Some find relief in a couple of days. For others, it takes 1 to 2 weeks to see results.
Rutin, which strengthens the walls of veins and capillaries, potentially reducing the pain and severity of varicose veins.
Rutin is a potent antioxidant. Rutin is a bioflavonoid extracted from the flowers of the Sophora japonica tree. Rutin is present in many foods, including citrus fruits, apricots, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, rose hips, and buckwheat
It helps to strengthen the veins. It also reduces inflammation.
Vitamin E, Compression Socks
Vitamin E, Compression Socks
★★★★★
From the Book: Miracle Medicine Foods, p. 55-58. 1977 by Rex Adams
Mrs. N.R. reports: "When I was pregnant with my second son, I developed very painful varicose veins in my left leg. After my son's birth I assumed they were gone. But when I resumed my dance training, I found I was wrong. After four hours on the dance floor my leg would be killing me! So I temporarily gave up dance.
"I started to read a lot and began to realize that what I needed were extra vitamins. Bingo! I put myself on a vitamin regimen with extra B-6, folic acid, and vitamin E. At the same time I got back on the dance floor. Well, it didn't happen over-night, but after two months my legs didn't hurt as much after class. So I increased the E to 400 I.U. daily and three months later I noticed that the veins were gone! No ugly veins bulging on my legs! Even the little 'spider veins' around my ankle were gone.”
Melatonin Lotion
★★★★★
That was 7 months ago, and after just having made a reply to an EC member with varicose veins last night, I decided to call him to find out if the ML had helped at all since I had no previous feedback on ML for varicose veins. At first he said he didn't know if it had helped or not because he had run out of ML after applying it for about one month and had not made any more. I asked him if he noticed any pain relief while he was using it since he had previously told me his legs were quite painful, and he said, yes, he did notice pain relief. So I asked him how long the pain relief lasted after he stopped using ML and he said, it hasn't come back. That's over 6 month's of being pain free! I was excited with his results, but he was not.
I asked him why he didn't let me know about his great results and he told me because I wasn't sure that it was because of the ML or something else. I then asked him if he had used anything else that was new during the period when he was using ML and he thought about it for quite awhile before saying, no, he hadn't used anything else.
I reminded him that the nature of untreated varicose veins is that they just continue to worsen. I asked him if he thought the pain went away on its own? He said no, I guess it was the melatonin lotion. I suggested that he make a new batch and continue using it since it appeared to be keeping him pain free. He agreed and said he would, but he wasn't even a bit excited about his results.
I'm going to go ahead and call this another win for ML, but there is no science that I am aware of to support that melatonin can help varicose veins and this one instance only shows that it can potentially relieve the pain caused by varicose veins, but given that I have heard how bad that pain can be, I think my friends experience is important and possibly helpful for many others with varicose veins.
I also feel that the fact that the pain did not come back immediately after stopping ML applications and has still not come back after at least 6 months of no ML, suggests to me that there were some potential reparative effects going on in my friends veins? I asked him if he didn't think it was significant that he had had no more pain in his legs for the past 6 months since previously it had been pain everyday to varying degrees? He had to think about it for quite awhile and he finally grudgingly agreed that 6 months of no pain was very significant. I was pretty dumfounded by his responses, but ML appears to be useful for pain caused by varicose veins!
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Try adding honey to the ACV you drink and also wrapping your legs in ACV.
Relieve the discomfort and unsightliness of varicose veins by wrapping the legs with a cloth wrung out of apple cider vinegar. Leave this on, with the legs propped up, for 30 minutes, morning and evening. Considerable relief will be noticed within 6 weeks. To speed up the healing process, follow each treatment with a glass of warm water, to which a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and honey has been added. Sip slowly, and add a teaspoon of honey if feeling overtired.
From the Book: The Vinegar Book by Emily Thacker 2005
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General Feedback
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I have dealt with severe varicose veins for decades. (Many pregnancies were a major factor in this.)
I have used some natural remedies with some mild success. Vitamin E helped. Compression stockings helped.
But honestly, it's a fallen world. No matter how one works at one's health, everyone dies. All bodies decline. I was thinking about this with the recent death of Suzanne Somers. She did a lot of wellness/anti-aging stuff and did so well. (Plus she maintained a positive attitude, which is essential to well-being! )
I am currently undergoing sclerotherapy and injections for my varicose veins. I should have done this a decade ago. I did work hard to find a practice I was comfortable with. The first person I went to, I didn't think was thorough and didn't answer all of my questions. The place I am going to now had a great reputation and I have been very happy with them.
Just my 2 cents on varicose veins...
~Mama to Many~
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Did anybody actually witness complete reversal of severe cases of varicose veins?
I understand that many of us read stuff online about 'remedies' but reading and actually witnessing/experiencing are two completely different things.
So the question is: is it possible to reverse severe cases of varicose veins and if yes, then, how do you reverse it?
Thank you
Avoid Aspirin
Nattokinase
★★★★★
After multiple thromboses, 2 heart attacks, and a stroke, I found out about it on a coronary care website.
5 weeks ago, I began with 4000 FU per day increasing to 4x 4000 FU per day for 3 weeks. Will shortly drop back to 4000 FU per day. I use alongside K2 every second day. My issues have settled, my varicose veins are noticeably less, not hard and painful anymore. ( I have had this chronic complaint for approximately 35 years.)
To say that I am impressed by the results is an understatement.
My heartbeat is still often irregular however I am seeing better results and quicker recovery times.
Air Compression Leg Massager
★★★★★
NormaTec is a very good machine but expensive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrmvdxZ5RKY
There are cheaper brands too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz9EMn87B6E
Many people say good things about similar machines
Since I wrote many of good brands I don't want to make any advertise, just to help people.
Also there are some good videos of exercising for varicose veins:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BldrK5mp9UI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_AzQnDFaBU
Dr Axe also mentions prolotherapy or stem cell therapy (prp)
Castor Oil
Horse Chestnut and Butchers Broom Herbs
★★★★★
Rutin
Black Peppercorns
Mullein Leaves
★★★★☆
Serrapeptase
In how many weeks/months did the varicose veins disappear?
Thank you
Horse Chestnut and Castor Oil
★★★★★
As an acute case, I took 9 capsules of Horse Chestnut that day, spaced out 3 with each mealtime. I attempted massage with castor oil but it was too painful, I ended up just applying and wrapping the oil into my leg loosely and limped off to work that night. But the following day while still painful to touch I was able to walk normally and by day three the vein was back to normal varicose state and I reduced the dose to 6 a day until all tenderness and bruising resolved.
Grape Seed Extract, Pine Bark Extract
★★★★★
Black Peppercorns
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Castor Oil
★★★★★
I tried with moderate success: Butcher's broom, red vine leaf extact, grape seed extract, raw eggs, iodine, cabbage and fennel, oxygenated magnesium, cayenne tea.
Castor oil taken internally had the greatest effect on the pain up to complete relief (still waiting to see if the pain returns). Applied topically (in addition to the above herbs) the new blue veins seem unaffected, though smaller much older veins are definitely shrinking. Applied to the abdomen castor oil caused a sort of catharsis that brought additional comfort.
Oil pulling with it brought very quick relief of the pain which had been ongoing for days (i had been avoiding taking it internally because it caused nausea).
This has been ongoing for a week or so. I plan to oil pull with the castor oil daily as needed. I do swallow it, but the pain relief occurs simply by swishing it. Within minutes. Just cheap W-Mart colon cleanse castor oil.
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Elevated estrogen levels are believed to contribute to varicose veins. Detoxing estrogen and balancing hormones may help.
This long article discusses the role of zinc in hormone balance:
http://goddessignited.com/copper-estrogen-zinc-hormone-imbalance/
Vitex is also believed to balance hormones. The following is from http://main.poliquingroup.com/Tips/tabid/130/EntryId/2321/Top-Ten-Foods-To-Detox-Estrogen.aspx
To help detox estrogen: Sesame seeds, fenugreek seeds, flax seeds, omega 3s, high fiber fruits and vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, protien - especially lysine and threonine, magnesium sulfate
Aromatase blockers prevent testosterone from being converted to estrogen: melatonin, cherries, green tea
Weight loss and probiotics are also suggested.
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Incline Bed Therapy
Incline Bed Therapy
★☆☆☆☆
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I used vitamin E during pregnancy for varicose veins. 800 IU a day, if I recall correctly. It didn't cure them but it certainly reduced the pain from them.
I did quit taking it at 36 weeks though because supposedly too much E in late pregnancy can cause retained placenta. Definitely the pain got worse when I stopped and I surely missed the Vitamin E.
I believe E also thins the blood, another reason to stop in later pregnancy.
(I know you aren't asking about pregnancy, but I make these notes for future readers.)
~Mama to Many~
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Unflavored Gelatin
the reason the gelatin gives you headaches is because it contains free glutamic acid, also known as the neurotoxic excitotoxin MSG. Sorry but this stuff is in everything. Maybe stick to Epsom salts for the leg pain.
Unflavored Gelatin
Unflavored Gelatin
★★★★★
Avoid Aspirin
★★★★★
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Apple Cider Vinegar
★☆☆☆☆
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Dried Basil
Coconut Oil
★★★★★
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Varicose Vein Study
★★★★★
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