Home Treatments for Thread Veins
Support Stockings Support stockings also known as compression stockings are used to treat many venous disorders including thread veins. The stockings apply pressure to the leg which helps the vein pump blood back up the leg. Bad circulation in the legs is one of the causes of thread veins and compression stockings address this problem. Compression stockings usually only exert pressure to the calves. They are very low cost and are worth while to try and many health practitioners recommend them. Thread veins can be prevented by wearing support stockings.
Vitamin K Cream Vitamin K can only treat thread veins if applied topically to the skin not by taking vitamin K orally. It is needed by the body to help blood clot. When applied topically it enters the skin and helps to clot the blood in the damaged capillary. This prevents any leakage that could develop into a thread vein. Vitamin K is also used to treat bruises and dark circles under the eyes. Supplements to strengthen veins and capillaries Horse Chestnut - strengthens contractibility of veins which improves circulation - take orally or use topically. Horse chest nut is commonly used to treat thread veins as well as chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins. It's main active ingredient escin (a type of triterpene saponin)blocks the enzyme hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase is responsible for breaking down proteoglycans which are part of the supporting structure of blood vessels and also part of the endothelium lining blood vessels. If blood vessels become damaged leakage occurs. Through blocking this enzyme fluid leakage from damaged small blood vessels can be decreased. Butchers Broom - also promotes circulation Gotu Kola - improves vein health. It is rich in nutrients and vitamins and if taken orally has many health benefits.
Flavonoids improve vein health What are flavonoids? Flavonoids (also called bioflavonoids) are substances extracted from plants. They are responsible for giving the plant its colour and for humans flavonoids have many health benefits. These include anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory. Flavonoids are also very beneficial in improving lower limb circulation problems and they strengthen blood vessel walls to prevent broken thread veins. Hydrooxyethylrutoside (HR) is a type of citrus flavonoid derived from rutin and is one of the cheapest flavonoids available to buy. Rutin when taken orally improves circulation and helps repair broken veins. It strengthens blood vessel walls and prevents leakage and subsequent thread veins from developing. Rutin also acts as an antioxidant and increases cell levels of vitamin C. Rutin 500 mg is available to buy from Holland and Barrett. It is recommended to take about 1,500 mg per day to improve vein health. Daflon 500 is a dietary supplement from France containing the citrus flavonoids Hesperidin and Diosmin. Diosmin and Hesperidin taken together can greatly improve vein health. Often recommended to treat chronic venous insufficiency and in higher dosages to treat lymphedema. A prescription is not needed. Diosmin is commonly prescribed in Europe to treat circulatory problems affecting the legs. Diosmin improves the strength of veins and prevents the backflow of blood through veins which is one of the causes of thread veins. It boosts microcirculation and acts as a powerful antioxidant reducing the free radicals that damage vein walls and cause leakage. Diosmin is recommended in 500-1000 mg doses daily.Hesperidin is obtained from citrus fruits and it's benefits include improved blood circulation and increasing the strength and elasticity of vein walls preventing any damage. Daflon 500 will improve existing thread veins and prevent further broken veins from developing. Will also help with night cramps and feelings of heaviness in the legs. Swelling in the calves and ankles will be reduced as flavonoids also help edema. Taking a flavonoid supplement will address the underlying circulation problems and prevent any further thread veins from developing. 
Supplements to increase microcirculation Indian Chestnut Horse Chestnut - the active ingredient Escin increases the tone of venous walls allowing blood to flow unconstricted. Escin also blocks an enzyme called thrombin which is responsible for blood clotting and therefore promotes unrestricted blood flow. Ginkgo Biloba Rutin | 
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