Healthy Leg Veins

As a male, I, of course, don't really care what my legs look like, though I've been told on a few occasions when I jogged or played tennis that I had handsome wheels.

On the other hand, I do very much appreciate the legs that hold up female bodies, so I thought it would be helpful today to share some tips for maintaining healthy legs:

Experts recommend the following self-care treatments for healthier leg veins:

• Don't cross your legs when you sit.
  
  
• Take warm, not hot, baths, and end by splashing cold water on the legs.
  
  
• Avoid high heels. Low-heeled shoes work calf muscles more, which is better for veins. Don't wear tight clothes around your calves or groin that can restrict circulation.
  
  
• Take three or four 10- to 15-minute breaks daily to elevate your legs above the level of your heart (for example, by lying down with your legs resting on three or four pillows).
  
  
• Avoiding long periods of sitting or standing. Make a point of changing your position, shifting from one leg to the other or walk gently back and forth, frequently to encourage blood flow.
  
  
• Weight control - Shedding excess pounds takes unnecessary pressure off your veins.
  
  
• Exercise. Get your legs moving. Walking is a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs.

If you have a healthy leg vein tip you'd like to share, click on the comment link below and start typing right now!

Chet Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com