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Air Compression Leg Massager for Varicose Veins

Alex (Thessaloniki - Greece) on 12/08/2022
5 out of 5 stars

Firstly I want to write that I haven't tried this machine on my mother (who has the problem) for a long time yet. But I have tried it myself and felt that this special massage is very helpful and many people felt their muscles invigorated afterward. It circulates the blood the way it should circulate if one hadn't the problems with the valves in the veins. Don't buy some very cheap Chinese machines which don't last long.

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

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Air+Compression&crid=2HT7Y3QVX03JT&sprefix=air+compression,aps,306&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

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)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGrb0GAD6u4

Mullein Leaves for Varicose Veins

DS (Colorado) on 06/01/2022
4 out of 5 stars

We haven’t done it long enough, but Edgar Cayce recommends doing steps over the legs of warmed fresh mullein herb leaves. It grows wild all over. Suggest also doing exercise, lots of fermented foods, water, and fresh fruits and vegetables to stave off constipation and keep the waste moving out. Make sure the spine is doing well with chiropractic.

Horse Chestnut and Castor Oil for Varicose Vein Pain

Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 08/08/2021
5 out of 5 stars

I have suffered unsightly varicose veins on my lower legs since pregnancy, but they've never given me pain. Then I suddenly found myself unable to walk one morning and one of the pronounced veins was extra swollen, bruised and extremely sore to touch.

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 for Varicose Veins

Patrick O'Flaherty (St. George, UT) on 07/11/2021
5 out of 5 stars

Not sure if this would help but....if memory serves me correct, back in the late 90's / early 2000's, my aunt was suffering from a severe case of varicose veins in both lower legs and her skin was discolored with swelling and much pain. This confined her to a wheelchair most of the time. So I got her a combination of grape seed extract and pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) and all her issues started getting better immediately, steadily but not completely. I don't recall how long she took it for. If you try this, please share your results good or bad.

Since Black Peppercorns Work For Hemorrhoids, Perhaps Varicose Veins Too?

alleycat (flemington, nj) on 05/06/2021
5 out of 5 stars

Since hemorrhoids are varicose veins in the rectum, has anyone tried black peppercorns (the popular hemorrhoid remedy) for bulging varicose veins in the legs?

Castor oil for Painful Varicose Veins

Anon (USA) on 09/09/2020
5 out of 5 stars

I ate too much chocolate and took iron supplements (perhaps four over five or six days) and developed very painful varicose veins all over my body. Taking castor oil remedied the pain quickly and I could feel increased circulation in my legs. But then I drank a glass of cilantro juice (about four bunches worth). The pain returned with vengence.

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.

Hormone Balance Might Help Varicose Veins

Anon (USA) on 06/12/2020
5 out of 5 stars

Hormone Balance for Varicose and Spider Veins:

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.

Incline Bed Therapy for Varicose Veins

Barbara (California) on 12/06/2018
1 out of 5 stars

I don't recommend the inclined bed therapy, having used it myself. It made my varicose veins and leg swelling worse! After hearing about inclined bed therapy, I bought a mattress, mainly to help reduce congestion in my nose at night, and to reduce acid reflex. I also had some varicose veins. Unfortunately, I have had to remove the special mattress, because within six months, the varicose veins got much worse, and swelling in my legs, ankles and feet increased! There was also a lot of uncomfortable itching in my legs in the varicose and swollen areas. I researched for natural cures for varicose veins, and ALL of the sites say to raise the legs 6 inches higher than the heart whenever possible, especially at night when sleeping. Google for the full explanations for why this is necessary, there are many good websites. The human vascular system, with it's arteries and veins and valves, is NOT designed like a tree! My acid reflux didn't improve either. The congestion in my nose did decrease, so for sleeping, I raise my head a bit on a pillow that molds around my head and neck (down or whatever works), and put pillows under my legs to gently raise them.

Avoid Aspirin to Help Prevent Varicose Veins

Anon (USA) on 10/23/2017
5 out of 5 stars

I started taking aspirin on an empty stomach with only coffee and antacids. After a few weeks I developed swelling in my lower legs and after that varicose veins. My legs also hurt when I layed down at night to sleep. Milk and bananas would take away the pain. I was also on birth control pills around that time. Avoid aspirin. It has been shown to damage blood vessels.

Coconut Oil Helps Varicose Veins

Sums (Mumbai, Maharashtre) on 12/24/2015
5 out of 5 stars

I started getting varicose veins after the birth of my 3 rd son and during my periods on day 2 and 3 along with heavy flow. On taking coconut oil 1 Tablespoon in the morning and at night my pain disappears and heavy flow becomes moderate.

Serrapeptase for Varicose Veins

Sis (California, US) on 02/03/2015
5 out of 5 stars

I have some really great news about getting rid of those Varicose Veins. I found out by accident. I was/am taking Serrapeptase. Dosage: 3 once a day to clean my arteries.

I'm not nit picking about some spider veins. I had some pretty big dark ones and I'm really happy to say that I can barely see them now.

Re: Nettle Tea for Varicose Veins

Violet (Cerrillos.nm) on 07/21/2014
5 out of 5 stars

My first pregnancy is when I first noticed visible veins in my legs. During my second pregnancy I drank a combination of nettle and raspberry leaf tea and I actually ended up with better leg veins than I started with. I would definitely recommend nettle leaf tea for anyone who is pregnant or has varicose veins.

Apple Cider Vinegar Helping Varicose Veins and Edema

Tucker (Virginia Beach, Va.) on 07/10/2013
5 out of 5 stars

I have suffered for months now with extreme swelling of my legs. After many specialists I took matters in my own hands. Unprocessed Apple Cider Vinegar has not only eased the edema, my varicose veins have almost totally disappeared! If I didn't see with my own eyes I would never have imagined. I drink two teaspoons in water twice a day. The best!

Horse Chestnut, Elastic Stocking Helped Husband's Varicose Veins

Sweetorange (Larnaca, Cyprus) on 06/15/2013
5 out of 5 stars

We would like to share our remarkable experience with Horse Chestnut. My 80-year-old husband has had varicose veins in both legs for 40 years, having previously worked at a job which required standing for most of the day. Normally the varicosities weren't painful. But recently he had an exacerbation of varicosities in one leg. The veins were visibly red and bulging, and he complained that they were painful. He was already on long-term vitamin E therapy, which didn't seem to help the condition of his veins.

We purchased him an elastic compression stocking costing about 7 Euros, the type which starts just below the knee and extends to just above the ankle. He wore the stocking throughout the day and removed it at night to sleep. In addition, he took one 300-mg capsule of Horse Chestnut in the morning and one in the evening. As the bottle of Horse Chestnut contained 100 tablets, we continued this therapy for 50 days until the bottle was empty, and then discontinued the Horse Chestnut.

Now, 55 days later, my husband's legs look normal again and his veins are pain-free. He had had bulging, unsightly veins in his legs for so many years, we had assumed they would never shrink. We were wrong. Horse chestnut and an elastic stocking did the trick for my husband.

Topical Use of Witch Hazel for Varicose Veins

Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/11/2013

Witch hazel site, I been visiting some to find answers and they said if you put it on top of the veins it shrinks them... need to reapply.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Varicose Veins

Deb (Delaware, Ohio, Usa.) on 07/16/2012
5 out of 5 stars

I have had vericose veins for 39 yrs. Had surgery on them once. Last Friday I came home form work and my left leg was throbbing. My veins had bulged out and I spent the weekend with my leg up and nursing it.

Monday, the 16th, I got on the internet and found out about apple cider vinegar for vericose veins. I rubbed it on my leg followed with a skin , moisterizer, did not have coconut oil. Five minutes later I was Pain free. Am going to follow this through with orally taking honey and acv. Will keep noting my results. A true miracle for me.

Roy (Lisbonne) on 05/20/2012

I started using the vinegar 5 days ago for varicose veings. Seems to that veins are only a bit smaller. Not conclusive yet. 30 minutes twice a day, and I ca walk a few more time without the compression socks. Time will tell the difference. what seems to give fast relief is also a gel with horse chestnut and hamamelis.

Lisa (Austin, Tx, Usa) on 12/28/2011
5 out of 5 stars

I used to have chronic pain from my varicose veins in my left leg but since taking one tablespoon of unflavored gelatin a day, the pain is gone. I dissolve it cold water and then add hot water and apple jelly and drink it. My nails and hair been growing fast also. Be sure to buy the unflavored gelatin as you don't want to be ingesting the ones in the Jello packets that have additives.

Magnesium for Varicose Veins

Lasaras (North Brunswick, Nj, Usa) on 12/18/2011

Ted indicated use of Magnesium Supplement in Vericose Vein Remedies. It was mentioned that use of Magnesium supplement 500 mg helps relax heart muscles and enables normal circulation. I wish to know whether this will also help to restore Vericose vein to normal state. I will be happy to know experience of any Earth Clinic Members on this.

Essential Oil of Cypress for Varicose Veins

Elin (The Hague, The Netherlands) on 08/02/2011
5 out of 5 stars

Varicose veins unfortunately run through our family. My grandmother suffered from them, as does my mum and when I was in my early 30's, I was diagnosed with it as well. I have had Phlebitis and my right leg has been operated on. My veins aren't visible on the outside; my legs look smooth, but upon touch it feels as if there are cables inside my calves.

Most annoying is the feeling of 'heavy legs'. On warm days, my ankles swell up despite the support hoses I wear every day.

But am seeing great results using essential oil of Cypress with Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) as carrier.

I make a small amount of salve which I apply twice a day, or more often when it's warm weather or when I expect to do a lot of standing and walking. The reason I make a small amount is I like it to be fresh.

The recipe is simple, two tablespoons of VCO; 15 drops of Oil of Cypress. Personally, I started with 7 drops to test for allergic reactions, none came, and the dosage of Cypress could be increased. Store in a glass jar, essential oils eat away at plastic. Keep in a cool place.

Apply twice a day on feet and calves, even thighs if you want or need. Massage gently and only stroke upwards. Works great to reduce fluid retention around the ankles, and my legs don't feel as "heavy".

Hope this helps!