Many other quack remedies for varicose veins abound. A warm poultice made from the mashed roots of the comfrey (Symphytum officinale) plant is said to offer relief. This herb is rich in allantoin which supposedly accounts for the healing properties of the plant. No controlled studies, however, support this claim. Moreover, comfrey is potentially toxic. It contains small amounts of...

It is not unusual to notice distention of portions of the large veins in the legs as people age. This is more common to those people whose jobs require them to stand at a longer time. This quiescent, upright position produces stagnation of the blood in the legs. Hence pressure and a steady strain upon the walls of the venous system at that point results to permanent distention, or "varicose...

Did you know that most of the problems of the feet are the direct result of poor circulation? A good majority of women are on their feet all day. Even those women who exercise their bodies regularly ignore their feet. This is why many of them develop edema, varicose veins and swelling in their feet. The same applies to diabetic patients who develop diabetic foot problems. The first line of...

If there was one good reason for a wish to return to childhood, it might be to recapture the beautiful, blisfully aromatic, smooth skin we all had as babies. Sadly, we don't grow younger and our skin does not stay clear and smooth. Puberty hits and we suffer from acne. Then the natural aging process kicks in and produces lines, wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation problems, broken capillaries, dull...

If you suffer from heavy legs, take a look at how you spend your typical day. People who spend the majority of their day either just sitting down, or just standing up tend to suffer from heavy legs and feet. Besides from painful legs and feet, long intervals of sitting or standing can also lead to unsightly spider and varicose veins. Prevention is always better than cure. If it is possible,...