Varicose Veins

Varicose veins obviously affect a great many people. Most seem willing to put up with them up until the point they start becoming painful and then you really must take some action.

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There are three common causes to varicose veins.

1. Pelvic pressure
2. Thick and sticky blood
3. A congested liver.

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1. Pelvic pressure

Pelvic pressure happens when somethingin your lower abdomen physically obstructs the flow of blood. Mostly this will be simply by some of your tissues or organs pressing against the ‘tubing’ i.e. your blood vessels. This pressure can come about through things such as pregnancy, carrying too much weight, a poor posture while standing, too much sitting, a spinal misalignment, a distended bowel or some combination of the above.

For harder to detect structural issues that relate to posture or misalignment finding a good practitioner who is skilled in body work will be the best way to help. The same methods I suggest to help find a good herbalist equally apply.

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2. Thick and sticky blood

I look at a drop of blood from my patients through a powerful microscope and I have never met someone with varicose veins who doesn’t have sticky blood. Thick, sticky blood is also caused by numerous factors; lack of water or good quality fats (oils) are common causes liklewise not getting enough rest or good exercise.

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3. A congested liver.

Liver congestion is strongly related to varicose veins (and hemorrhoids, their close relative and frequent companion). In medical terms this is known as ‘portal congestion’ and is where the blood that flows back through the liver, through the ‘portal vein’ becomes heavy and impaired through the liver itself being burdened by its work. The result is a back flow of blood with pressure and eventually swelling and distension on the blood vessels.

People with varicose veins always seem to do well from eating a cleansing diet and using liver cleansing herbs such as Celandine and Golden Seal.

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Horsechestnut

The single best treatment I have found to help varicose veins is the herb Horsechestnut, it supports the liver, improves blood flow and reduces blood stickiness. Take Horsechestnut patiently, give it at least a month before you decide it is helping and lastly beware of the multitude of inferior herbal products that flood the health marketplace, it is best to find a good herbalist to ensure you get onto the right stuff

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