Mike Adams
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 Varicose Veins
What's really the underlying cause of varicose veins? It's usually the lack of fitness and elasticity in your skin. varicose veins are cosmetically ugly to look at when they appear to be popping out of your legs. They should, of course, be well contained underneath your skin. This, as with almost every other problem mentioned here, is almost always the result of chronic nutritional deficiencies.
Varicose veins can be prevented through good mineralization—including minerals like zinc— as well as the avoidance of hydrogenated oils. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 Large Leg Veins
While spider veins are small, red, or purplish, varicose veins are large, your feet too long. As with spider veins, they can also be a telltale sign that you're wearing socks or stockings that are too tight. It's not unusual for a person to have both spider veins and varicose veins.
Although usually just a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can put you at increased risk for a type of skin ulcer called venous stasis ulcers, which occur when the varicose vein prevents the skin from receiving adequate oxygen. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Poor Circulation, Enlargement of the Heart and Spleen, varicose veins, Lymph Congestion, Hormonal Imbalances
Gallstones in the liver may lead to poor circulation, enlargement of the heart and spleen, varicose veins, congested lymph vessels, and hormone imbalances. When gallstones have grown large enough to seriously distort the structural framework of the lobules (units) of the liver, blood flow through the liver becomes increasingly difficult. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 A tendency toward varicose veins and hemorrhoids may also be inherited. Eat foods high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, such as buckwheat, nettles, rose hips, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peppers, whole grains, hibiscus flowers, and the white rinds of organically grown citrus fruits; also include garlic, onion, chives, and leeks. These help maintain elasticity in the veins and capillaries. Lecithin, vitamin E, and rutin supplements are also recommended for preventing and repairing varicose veins. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron
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 Calming Sensitive Couperose Serum ($44 for 1 ounce) is described as being a product that can camouflage varicose veins, but it isn't capable of providing this benefit. [Couperose is a French term often used to describe rosacea.) This water-based serum provides no coverage (it isn't makeup, and it takes a heavy-duty foundation to hide varicose veins). It contains horse chestnut and escin, a component of the horse chestnut plant. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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| Although usually just a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can put you at increased risk for a type of skin ulcer called venous stasis ulcers, which occur when the varicose vein prevents the skin from receiving adequate oxygen. People with varicose veins are also at increased risk for phlebitis (aka thrombophlebitis), a swelling or inflammation of the veins. Phlebitis usually affects veins in the leg and is caused by blood clots. (See Purplish Patterns, above.) Not all veins afflicted by phlebitis are visible. But if you can see the affected vein, it's called superficial thrombophlebitis. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Poor Circulation, Enlargement of the Heart and Spleen, varicose veins, Lymph Congestion, Hormonal Imbalances
Gallstones in the liver may lead to poor circulation, enlargement of the heart and spleen, varicose veins, congested lymph vessels, and hormone imbalances. When gallstones have grown large enough to seriously distort the structural framework of the lobules (units) of the liver, blood flow through the liver becomes increasingly difficult. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Low-fiber diets increase the risk of getting varicose veins and probably make them worse. The relationship is probably due to the connection between low-fiber diets and constipation (see above), but there are so many benefits—and no downsides to a high fiber diet in general—that it's hard to not recommend it as one of the top "natural cures" for varicose veins. Don't rule out fiber supplements, like psyllium husks (cheap and available at all health food stores). |
| Horse Chestnut
Banish varicose veins or Prevent Them in the First Place
NO ONE THINKS varicose veins are pretty, but truth be told they're pretty harmless. Because they're rarely seen in parts of the world where high-fiber diets are the norm, it's been hypothesized that the typical Western diet—high in junk carbs and fats and low in fiber—is partly to blame.
One theory is that low-fiber diets produce constipation and straining on the toilet. People eating low-fiber diets pass smaller and harder stools, and the straining increases pressure in veins. |
Mike Adams
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| It's usually the lack of fitness and elasticity in your skin. varicose veins are cosmetically ugly to look at when they appear to be popping out of your legs. They should, of course, be well contained underneath your skin. This, as with almost every other problem mentioned here, is almost always the result of chronic nutritional deficiencies.
Varicose veins can be prevented through good mineralization—including minerals like zinc— as well as the avoidance of hydrogenated oils. Hydrogenated oils cause cells throughout your body to lose their natural elasticity. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 Externally, it is used for varicose veins, ulcers, hematoma, and hemorrhoidal bleeding. contraindications
The drug should not be used during pregnancy. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. In higher dosages, the drug is said to be nauseant, and to have the effect of promoting labor and menstruation.
Pregnancy: In high dosages, the drug promotes labor; therefore, it should not be used during pregnancy. |
| The drug has also been used in the treatment of febrile hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and impure skin. In Morocco it is also used for chills and constipation. Efficacy has not been proved in any of these areas. The plant is used as an inactive ingredient to improve the flavor in medicinal teas. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. dosage
Mode of Administration: In France, the infusion is available in various restaurants under the name "Vervaine oderante. |
Shannon Brownlee
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 Hemorrhoid removal went from a rate of two per 10,000 to ten per 10,000; there were threefold differences in the rates of appendectomies and mastectomies and a fourfold difference in the rate of surgery for varicose veins.
Baffled by their results, Wennberg and Gittelsohn came up with various hypotheses to explain the "small area variations." Maybe it was patient demand—people in some parts of Vermont were choosing to have more surgeries than people in other parts of the state. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| The bark is used for minor injuries of the skin, local inflammation of skin and mucous membranes, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. It is also used in folk medicine for inflammation of the mucosa of the colon, hematemesis, and hemoptysis. It is used externally for locally inflamed swelling.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Health risks following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. If taken internally, the tannin content of the drug can lead to digestive complaints. In rare cases liver damage is conceivable following long-term administration. |
Shannon Brownlee
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| Another possibility was that people in one region were simply healthier, on average, while the people in a neighboring region, for whatever reason, had more tonsillitis, varicose veins, appendicitis, or breast cancer.
But neither explanation sat well with Wennberg and Gittelsohn. For one thing, the idea that patient demand could account for such huge variation, that parents in Morrisville, for instance, were insisting that their children undergo surgery to remove their tonsils ten times more often than parents in Middlebury, didn't make much sense. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Lecithin, vitamin E, and rutin supplements are also recommended for preventing and repairing varicose veins.
Backache
It may not be possible to find an herb that is safe during pregnancy that is also a good treatment for backache. Gentle yoga stretches; walking and swimming; chiropractic adjustments; physical therapy; sleeping with pillows to support the legs, back, and belly; wearing flat heels; and getting plenty of minerals can all help in easing backache. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| The drug is contained in standardized preparations of cholagogic and gallbladder therapeutics and as an adjunct in many other preparations, such as laxatives, antitussives, gynecological products, cardiac remedies and preparations for varicose veins.
Preparation: To make a tea, place 2 gm of finely cut drug in boiling water, cover, steep for 10 to 15 minutes, and strain. For partial baths, use 100 gm Yarrow per 20 liter of water.
Daily Dosage: The daily dosage is 4.5 gm Yarrow herb or 3 gm Yarrow flowers.
Storage: The drug must be protected from light and moisture. |
| Healing action for wounds: in a double-blind study, 72 patients, suffering from ulcers of the leg (Ulcus cruris) caused by varicose veins, were treated with Histoplastin Red® over a period of three years. After 5 to 6 weeks' daily administration, 80% of the patients' ulcers had healed or were considerably reduced in size.
The results are difficult to assess, as details concerning the patients, the treatment pattern and control groups are unavailable.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Used by the ancient Greeks to heal wounds; also for skin diseases and diarrhea.
Efficacy has not been adequately proven. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| Horse chestnut seems to be the number-one compound of choice for treating varicose veins. The horse chestnut tree gets its name from horseshoe markings that appear on the branches that are in actuality scars from where leaves previously grew. The tree itself is native to the Balkan Peninsula (Greece and Bulgaria, for example) and is grown for ornamental purposes in towns, private gardens, parks, and the like.
A fluid extract is made from the bark and the fruit of the tree, and this is what's commonly called "horse chestnut" or "horse chestnut extract" and is used for medicinal purposes. |
Mike Adams
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| That not only promotes things like varicose veins, it also harms the nervous system and causes organ dysfunction.
Many skin creams that are ultimately topical nutritional delivery devices may contain things like MSM, zinc or even anti-inflammatory compounds that are absorbed through the skin to help reduce the appearance of varicose veins. The long-term solution is to get back to the basics of nutrition, avoid harmful ingredients and consume health-enhancing foods and ingredients. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| The relationship is probably due to the connection between low-fiber diets and constipation (see above), but there are so many benefits—and no downsides to a high fiber diet in general—that it's hard to not recommend it as one of the top "natural cures" for varicose veins. Don't rule out fiber supplements, like psyllium husks (cheap and available at all health food stores). Every major health organization recommends that we consume between 2 5 and 3 5 g of fiber a day; our Paleolithic ancestors got well over 50. The average American gets between 8 and 11 g. Enough said.
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Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| The herb is used externally for varicose veins.
Truhaut R, LeBourhis B, Attia M, Glomot R, Newman J, Caldwell J, (1989) Chronic toxicity/carcinogenicity study of trans-anethole in rats. Food chem Tox 27:11-20.
Further information in:
Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl., Bde 4-6 (Drogen), Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1992-1994.
Hausen B, Allergiepflanzen, Pflanzenallergene, ecomed Verlagsgesellsch. mbH, Landsberg 1988. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| The drug alleviates venous stasis and varicose veins.
Homeopathic Uses: Buckwheat is used to treat skin and liver diseases with itching and headache. precautions and adverse reactions
Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. overdosage
The intake of large quantities of the Buckwheat plant leads to phototoxicoses in animals due to the photosensitizing effect of the naphthadianthrones. There are no dangers for humans in the application of therapeutic dosages. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Removing the hundreds or thousands of gallstones that are typically found in the liver bile ducts of almost every middle-aged American woman today not only helps to make the menopausal experience smoother and more comfortable, but it also greatly reduces the risk of the following ailments: bowel cancer; ovarian, uterine and breast cancer; cardiovascular disease; osteoporosis; breast cysts and breast tenderness; polycystic ovary syndrome; endometriosis; heavy menstrual bleeding; fibroid symptoms; constipation; varicose veins; gallstones; and premenstrual symptoms. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
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 Good intake of vitamin C may help prevent varicose veins.
• Vitamin C is a great helpmate for fighting off all kinds of infection. Treating a cold with vitamin C has been found to reduce its duration by 35 percent, and to substantially reduce the intensity of symptoms. I recommend high-dose vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, flu, or other bacterial or viral infections.
Vitamin C boosts the action of the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells, antibodies, and the natural antiviral, interferon. |
Andreas Moritz
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| Genetic weaknesses or latent physical problems can suddenly manifest themselves as migraines, ulcers, varicose veins or cancer. Placing a small mirror that faces the current and direction of a ley line or moving the bed away from such a stress line can lead to sudden recovery. The following are some examples of ley line problems that were resolved by simply moving the bed:
• A 55-year-old widow experienced an unexplainable loss of weight from 154 to 97 pounds within two years. She suffered from severe diarrhea, which became very painful and was accompanied with blood. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| If you've got varicose veins, try to avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and walk on a regular basis. Anything to get the circulation going is a good thing. |
| Plant compounds called flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, and antho-cyanidins are all helpful in the treatment of varicose veins. All seem to help strengthen the delicate walls of the veins and capillaries. Foods richest in these substances include berries (blueberries and blackberries) as well as cherries, grapes, and tea. Add these foods to your diet and take a supplement of grape seed extract, which is rich in these compounds.
4. Vitamin C. Vitamin C in combination with a bioflavonoid called hesperidin has been used in research (often with butcher's broom) with good effect. |
Andreas Moritz
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| The congestion in these organs can also lead to a disruption in the flow of energy through the spinal nerves, contributing to problems in the legs, such as poor circulation, numbness, pain, and varicose veins.
Another major cause of back problems is dehydration, caused by stimulating (diuretic) foods, such as meat, coffee, tea, soft drinks, power drinks, alcohol, and by inadequate intake of fresh drinking water. Imagine that the water stored in the core of the spinal column supports over 75 percent of the weight of the upper body! |
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