3 Life Changes To Help With Your Veins

Before you know it, the new year will be here and your friends and family will be gathering around making New Year’s resolutions. And although you can make some sort of resolution that isn’t going to benefit you and your health, consider making one that will help you to feel more comfortable and gain your self esteem back. If you suffer from varicose veins, make a resolution to make some life changes that will help you to get rid of them and take control of your life. Read on to learn more.

1.Lose Weight
If you are overweight or are considered to be obese, the excess weight that you carry around can inhibit the blood flow to your veins and heart which can cause you to suffer from varicose veins. As one of your New Year’s resolutions, try to change up your diet and exercise regimen in order to help you lose the weight- -not only will your heart and lungs thank you for losing weight, but so will your varicose veins as well.

2. Quit Smoking
It’s no secret that smoking is bad for you. As the number one cause of patients who develop cancer, smoking can also clog your veins and prevent proper blood flow to your arteries. No matter how old you are or how long you have been smoking for, remember that it’s never too late to quit. When first trying to quit, create a support group of friends and family members that you can rely on when you need some support and restraint. And remember, that if you fall off the wagon, you can always get back up and try to quit tomorrow.

3. Exercise
Exercise isn’t just a great way to lose excess weight— exercise also helps to pump blood to your heart and arteries. When you have varicose veins, it is an indication that the blood isn’t flowing properly through them. However, by exercising, you can increase that blood flow and even get rid of those varicose veins for good. Remember when starting an exercise routine to create a plan that you can stick with— although some extreme workout plan may sound appealing at first, it likely isn’t very sustainable.

Take control of your life and consider making some life changes in order to combat your varicose veins. If you would like to learn more about varicose veins and varicose vein treatment options, contact Dr. heeringa at Northern Michigan Vein Specialist today!