Those ugly Varicose Veins

This content was submitted by Jason Jones, who is a payday loan advisor specialising in same day cash advances.

We all have veins running through every part of our body, some are large and others are small. When the veins in our legs are lacking the strength they once and the valves become weak, they then have trouble returning blood to the heart and blood pools in certain areas.  This is called varicose veins and they are not pretty at all.

This condition is seen more in women than in men and that is due to the hardships of pregnancy and childbirth. A woman’s body, when pregnant, releases hormones that weaken the connective tissues and collagen in the pelvis so childbirth is easier.  These hormones also effect the valves in the veins.  There are some things you can do to offer help to these veins. One is to never wear tight fitting clothes as they will restrict blood circulation.  Also try to not stand for long periods of time and regular walking, biking or hiking can help.  Support hose can be of benefit also and taking vitamin C and zinc can help support healthy veins.  Some ladies take supplements such as gotu and ginkgo biloba and horse chestnut to treat varicose veins.  The horse chestnut is said to strengthen the capillaries of the cells, thus helping the veins.