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Preventing illnesses is not only the most successful but
also the best method of treatment. Protecting one's health by adopting a
sensible way of life also means improving one's life. What other reason does
one need? Usually it is enough simply to eliminate risk factors such as an
incorrect, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and obesity. Your legs and leg
veins will be particularly grateful to you for this. What can you do
therefore to stimulate blood circulation and, above all, the return of blood
through the leg veins and to compensate for possible harmful influences
dictated by one's occupation: |
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It sounds simple and can be summarised
in a few words: whenever possible, spend your leisure time doing something
active and by getting some exercise. Sport and gymnastics, when engaged in
on a regular basis, do not present a problem for a healthy person. With a
selective gym programme, a brisk walk, swimming, walking, jogging, playing
golf, dancing, cycling, rambling or skiing, the muscle pump is stimulated
and the venous blood pumped in the direction of the heart. Tired, heavy
and swollen legs will have no chance with somebody who takes regular
exercise. - You will find tips and ideas for gym
exercises and vein walking under Fitness Programme Service. |
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Kneipp affusions represent an ideal
supplement to the sports programme. Shower your legs once or twice a day
with cool, but not ice-cold water. Starting with the right foot, move
slowly up the outside of the calf as far as the hollow of the knee. Then
direct the jet of water back down the inside of the calf. Then switch to
the left leg, before starting on the front side of the right leg. The cold,
tingling sensation constricts the veins and improves the function of the
venous valves. The water should not be applied for longer than 30 seconds
and the legs should be warmed before and after application of the water. |
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After water application, apply cream
thoroughly to the skin. The thing to bear in mind is that you should
always massage from the foot upwards in the direction of the thigh. Devote
some time to the procedure. Do not be afraid to rub the leg vigorously
with the flat hand. This empties the tissues, thereby reducing water
congestion, strengthens the vein walls and thus encourages blood
circulation. |
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Obesity places a burden on our venous
system, so keep yourself in shape and make sure you are not overweight. A
balanced diet with lots of dietary fibre, fruit and carbohydrates is both
ideal and appetising. You should, however, limit your intake of fats and
isolated sugars. It is also important that you should drink enough liquid:
at least two litres of water or fruit juice diluted with mineral water are
a must. |
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Avoid tight boots, high heels, rigid
soles on shoes, constricting neck or sleeve bands and excessively tight
leg clothing. All these hamper the return of blood in the legs.
Particularly comfortable and solid shoes with flat heels assist the venous
muscle pump in its work. With every step, place the heel in contact with
the ground first and then transfer weight to the ball of the foot. In this
way the calf muscles are alternately stretched and contracted. |
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Prevention really isn't that
difficult. |
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