Capillaries on the legs: causes and natural remedies

Capillaries on the legs: causes and natural remedies

Visible capillaries on the legs, fragile capillaries and rupture of the capillaries, here is a rather common problem that does not concern only an aesthetic question. It would be good to investigate the reasons for the appearance of visible capillaries on the legs and capillary fragility. What are the causes and natural remedies for visible capillaries on the legs?



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Visible capillaries on the legs, fragile capillaries e rupture of the capillaries, here is a rather common problem that does not concern only an aesthetic question.

It would be good to investigate the reasons for the appearance of visible capillaries on the legs and capillary fragility. What are the causes and natural remedies for visible capillaries on the legs?

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Causes

The health of the capillaries can be related to our lifestyle. The appearance of visible capillaries both on the legs and in other parts of the body can be linked to habits such as the consumption of alcohol and smoke excessive.

Alcohol dilates blood vessels and can lead to the appearance of visible capillaries while vitamin C is destroyed by smoking. It is a very important substance to protect the health of the capillaries.

One of the main causes of the appearance of visible capillaries on the legs concerns the problems of circulation. These problems can unfortunately be accentuated by a sedentary lifestyle. Those who spend a lot of time sitting, for example for work, may have to face the problem of visible capillaries on the legs as the consequence of a too sedentary life.

Other causes of visible capillaries on the legs can be related to lesion of the capillary wall. The capillaries in evidence can be present anywhere, but usually mainly affect the legs, as well as the face.

The dilation of the capillaries can lead to the appearance of varices. Furthermore, the capillaries are very thin, delicate and fragile. They can break easily under excessive pressure. The problem of visible capillaries can affect those with high blood pressure. And can relate also the consequence of a trauma followed by the appearance of bruises.



In some cases, broken or exposed capillaries may represent a hereditary disorder, typical of children whose parents suffer from capillary fragility, who will have a better chance of developing this disorder. The appearance of capillaries on the legs affects women more than men.

Also with theaging the capillaries lose elasticity, the skin thins and therefore becomes more visible. The appearance of capillaries in evidence can also concern hormonal issues, for example an imbalance, which could be linked to pregnancy or to the assumption of birth control pill. Among the most serious causes we find chronic venous insufficiency.

Other causes of visible capillaries on the legs are overweight, stress e taking certain medications, such as corticosteroids and antidepressants (read the side effects of medicines carefully).

NATURAL REMEDIES

What can the natural remedies for broken or highlighted capillaries on the legs? Let's try to give you some useful tips to prevent and mitigate the problem. Of course, you will need to ask your doctor and your trusted herbalist for more information.

Walk and move more

As we have mentioned, the appearance of visible capillaries on the legs can be linked to a too sedentary life and poor movement. A study has recently shown that those who spend a lot of time sitting at their desk can find relief from the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle by getting up to walk for at least two minutes every hour. It is also very important to exercise at least twice a week, for about two and a half hours in total.

Improve nutrition

If the broken and visible capillaries are not yet too serious and visible a problem, you can intervene by improving yours supply by adding sources of Vitamin C and Vitamin K which can include foods such as citrus fruits, spinach, cauliflower and cabbage.



Ointment based on butcher's broom or currant nigrum

Among the herbal remedies considered useful for fragile capillaries and to improve circulation we find the butcher's broom. This ingredient of plant origin is usually used both for creams for the treatment of couperose - the capillaries in evidence that appear on the face - and to create ointments to be applied locally on the legs to counteract the appearance of capillaries in evidence. Ask for more information at the herbalist's shop. The butcher's broom can also be combined with ribes nigrum in ointments designed for circulation in the legs and capillaries.

Aloe vera and blueberry

Among the natural and herbal remedies useful in case of capillary fragility we find the aloe vera gel. It is easy to find on the market both pure aloe vera gel and aloe vera-based products enriched with specific ingredients to improve circulation in the legs, such as blueberry. The blueberry it can enrich both leg ointments and aloe vera juices designed to improve circulation.

Centella asiatica

Finally, among the best known and considered effective natural remedies in case of visible capillaries are la centella asiatica. It's about a officinal plant used to make herbal products that protect capillaries and promote circulation. It is used to prevent and treat venous insufficiency and is considered particularly useful in case of visible capillaries.

Marta Albè

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