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No one can refute the saying “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” This is true in any and all conditions. Spider veins can be an ugly sight for anyone, and so if you have noticed a spider vein developing in your skin or have a family history of spider veins, the tips below can help prevent the progression of your spider veins.
Stay Away from the Sun’s UV Rays
Apply high SPF sunscreen prior to going out on a sunny day. Put on garments that will leave minimum skin exposed to the harmful UV rays of the sun. As much as possible, avoid exposing the legs to high temperatures like from hot tubs and hot baths.
An Active Lifestyle
An active lifestyle benefits the body in scores of ways, and yet another benefit of exercise is spider veins prevention. Keeping a healthy weight by eating healthy and exercising helps reduce stress on the veins. Jogging everyday or just daily aerobic exercises stimulate the calf muscles and assist in re-circulating all the de-oxygenated blood that has stagnated in the legs. An active lifestyle will not only reduce pooling and vein pressure, this will likewise strengthen leg muscles, so this lowers the incidence of spider vein formation in the years to come.
Whenever Possible, Avoid Prolonged Standing
Lecturers, salesmen, waiters, hairdressers, watchmen, security guards, people working in factories, etc. are at risk for spider veins. This is because of the nature of their jobs which requires them to stand for hours on end. And standing is not just one risk factors, individuals such as software developers, writers, etc. have jobs that demand long hours of sitting. This reduces blood circulation from the legs. These people need to flex their legs every once in a while by taking short strolls in between. If strolling is not possible, flexing one’s muscles every ten minutes can also be enough. While sitting, avoid crossing your legs and while resting keep your legs above heart level to minimize pooling in the veins.
Avoid Tight Clothing
Constrictive clothing inhibits blood circulation, a no brainer. The clothes a person wears should be such that they do not prevent blood circulation. To prevent impedem,ent of blood circulation, a person can wear elastic support stockings or compression stockings; most especially while driving in cars or travelling for a long period in buses or airplanes. In addition, wearing low heels or flat shoes helps stimulate calf muscles while walking, thereby enhancing blood circulation.
Despite efforts of prevention though, some spider veins cannot be totally prevented. Because as human as we are, we cannot absolutely follow the do’s and don’ts above. And above that, a family history of spider veins is really a big factor in the development of the condition, and this is one that you cannot modify. So here, medical procedures for the removal of spider veins can be of value. Find out the medical options in treating spider veins in our Ebook “Get Rid of Spider Veins.” The Ebook is filled with helpful medical advice and will guide you step by step as you choose what treatment options will suit you best.