Subject: Re: Reduce Varicose Veins.GDES-412 |
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samreen
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Date Posted: 05:22:05 07/30/09 Thu
In reply to:
samreen
's message, "Re: Reduce Varicose Veins.GDES-412" on 05:20:16 07/30/09 Thu
>>>>>Although varicose veins certainly lack popularity
>--
>>>>>they are right down there with cellulite for the
>>>least
>>>>>desirable bodily attribute -- they are actually
>>quite
>>>>>"popular" in that a great many people have them.Up
>>to
>>>>>30 million Americans have these ropey, bulging
>>veins,
>>>>>usually on the legs. Women age 30 and older are
>most
>>>>>commonly affected, but no one is immune. Even Mick
>>>>>Jagger of the Rolling Stones "can't get no
>>>>>satisfaction" -- he reportedly has calves
>>>crisscrossed
>>>>>by them.There are things you can do to reduce them:
>>>>>Do regular exercise. Walking, running, cycling &
>>>>>swimming keep blood vessels healthy.
>>>>>Stick to a high-fibre & low-salt diet. Kick off the
>>>>>high heels. Avoid tight-fitting clothings or
>>>>>undergarments that restrict blood flow at the
>waist,
>>>>>groin & legs (e.g. girdles, stockings & socks). If
>>>>>elastic stockings are recommended, wear them before
>>>>>getting out of bed in the morning. Don't leave legs
>>>>>crossed or bent for a long period. If work requires
>>>>>prolonged standing or sitting, move & stretch those
>>>>>legs, rotate ankles & wiggle the toes once in a
>>>while.
>>>>>Do leg stretching exercises daily. Raise legs above
>>>>>the level of the heart whenever possible. Rest
>those
>>>>>legs on pillows while sleeping. Stop smoking
>>Although
>>>>>varicose veins aren't usually considered a
>>>significant
>>>>>health problem, they can make life miserable.
>>>>>"Varicose veins shouldn't be viewed as only a
>>>cosmetic
>>>>>concern," said Dr. Alan Hirsch, a specialist in
>>>>>vascular medicine at the University of Minnesota.
>>>>>Often, the discomfort over the veins' appearance is
>>>>>equalled by the aching pain they can cause,
>>>>>particularly after a long day of sitting or
>>standing.
>>>>>In addition, the veins may signal a higher risk for
>>>>>other more serious blood vessel disorders. visit:
>>>>><a rel=nofollow target=_blank href="http://www.nikhar-e-arab.com/varicoseveins.html">http://www.nikhar-e-arab.com/varicoseveins.html</a>
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