Losing Weight Related to Good Vein Health

Want another great reason to shed a few pounds?  How about spider vein and varicose vein prevention?  The extra pressure put on your legs from being just slightly overweight can cause your normal veins to turn into spider veins, or worse, varicose veins.  Extra weights leads to extra pressure on the veins in your legs.  The veins have trouble preventing backflow of blood with the valves and blood builds up behind the vein valves.  This in turn causes more pressure buildup, weakening of the vein wall, and dilation of the vein which we call spider veins and varicose veins.

It's true that some spider veins and varicose veins can't be prevented, especially if you have a family history of vein problems.  Also, once you have them, they won't just go away on their own.  For more information on spider vein and varicose vein treatment options, see VeinHealth.org.  What you can do is relieve some of the pressure on your lower body by losing weight if necessary and exercising regularly to keep your cardiovascular system working at its peak potential.  Why not try walking for 15 minutes during your lunch break today and every day?  Whatever you do, get started today!  You will not only improve the health of your veins, but you will also improve your overall health!

Tips for Preventing Spider Veins and Varicose Veins

• Exercise on a regular basis.                                             
• Control your weight, lose weight if necessary to relieve pressure on your legs.
• Do not cross your legs when sitting.
• Elevate your legs when sitting or lying down.
• Don't stand or sit for long periods of time.  Make sure you move around every half hour at a minimum.  

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