Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #16: The Vein of My Existence

Published: October 2, 2007, 9:00 am

Tags: health diet exercise, aging, health, tips, feature

Nearly 10 percent of all adult men and 20 percent of all adult women are affected by varicose veins to some degree. For many people they are a family trait. Although they can appear anywhere, they usually affect the legs and feet. Varicose veins can often be painful and perhaps unsightly, can become tender to the touch and can hinder circulation when inflamed. This causes a myriad of symptoms, including aching legs and feet, itchiness, swollen ankles and even discolored, peeling skin and, in extreme cases, skin ulcers. Varicose veins are caused by a variety of conditions, including dietary deficiency, heavy lifting, hormonal changes due to pregnancy or aging, having a job that requires prolonged sitting or standing, lack of exercise, obesity, genetics - even tight clothing - but there are ways to help alleviate symptoms. Varicose Vein Tips: 1) Get your vitamin K. Research shows that people who have varicose veins may benefit from extra Vitamin K, which is found in dark, leafy

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