How to strengthen the walls of blood vessels

In order for blood circulation in our body to function normally, it is necessary to constantly monitor the condition of the walls of blood vessels. And carry out systematic measures to strengthen them. If you provide assistance to your blood vessels in a timely manner, you can avoid serious diseases such as varicose veins, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, and others.

One of the frequent questions from patients at our vascular center in Moscow is: “When should you pay attention to your blood vessels and prevent varicose veins on your legs?”

We have already talked about the causes of varicose veins on the legs in the article “I say NO to varicose veins.” Let's take a closer look at what symptoms may arise at the initial stage during weakening of the vascular wall.

The first 7 symptoms of varicose veins on the legs that are not taken seriously

When mentioning varicose veins, many patients imagine the disease like this: bulging veins, dark spots on the legs and a feeling of pain. However, these are symptoms of advanced development of the disease, and the patient ignores the first signs of varicose veins.

The first symptoms of varicose veins:

Short-term dizziness;
Cooling of extremities;
Numbness of the legs;
Mild pain;
Distracted attention;
Difficulty in the functioning of the speech apparatus;
Change in skin color on the legs.

The appearance of at least one of these symptoms indicates that the vessels need support. To prevent the progression of varicose veins on the legs, you should reconsider your diet and lifestyle. Any favorable changes can significantly reduce the risk of developing the disease.

Other products

Honey

honey to strengthen blood vessels
With age, the human body increasingly needs the use of this product, since it:

nourishes the heart with living energy;
helps reduce blood density;
strengthens the heart.

When using honey for medicinal purposes, it is better not to mix it with other foods containing sugar.

Nuts

They have a huge concentration of useful substances, help nourish the muscles of the heart and have a beneficial effect on the walls of veins, capillaries and arteries.

They are very high in calories, as they contain a large amount of natural oils. Therefore, their use should be in limited quantities.

Linseed oil

flaxseed oil to strengthen blood vessels
For the beneficial effects of this product on the body, there is one important condition - the oil must be fresh. It helps:

reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol;
prevent the formation of blood clots in the veins;
make the walls of blood vessels elastic.

Added to various salads or consumed in pure form (1 tsp before breakfast).

Olive oil

Prevents the formation of blood clots, which means it prevents heart attacks and strokes. It can also be added to salads or taken in its pure form.

Propolis

propolis to strengthen blood vessels
This product is often found in various tinctures. Its benefits lie in the following properties:

preventing the formation of blood clots;
giving elasticity to blood vessels;
decreased lipid oxidation;
healing and regeneration of tissues of the cardiovascular system.

Habits that damage blood vessels in your legs every day

Some habits have a detrimental effect on health and, first of all, this concerns blood vessels. The structure of blood vessels can be disrupted by:

Insufficient physical activity. As you know, life is movement. A person needs to constantly move to keep the blood vessels in good shape. You should not stay in one position for a long time; change the position of your legs every 20 minutes. And don’t forget to do simple exercises in the morning and evening; it won’t take much time, but it will be a good prevention of varicose veins on the legs.
Excessive loads. A person needs to move, but you shouldn’t overexert your body. Due to intense training and exercise in the gym, work in the country, heavy lifting and other loads, pressure in the vessels of the lower extremities increases significantly, which leads to stretching of the muscle fiber and the development of valvular insufficiency.
Smoking has a negative effect not only on the respiratory system, but also on the blood vessels of the entire body. Toxic tobacco tars, entering the blood, destroy the walls of blood vessels and reduce their elasticity.
Wrong wardrobe. Fashionable jeans that are tight around the legs and pelvis, socks with a tight elastic band, and tight, tight shoes disrupt the normal blood flow in the lower extremities, thereby causing swelling and blood stagnation.
Overheating of the body. High temperatures cause the vessels to expand to their limits. Frequent and/or long periods of time in a bathhouse, under the scorching sun or on the beach also contribute to the dilation of blood vessels, which reduces their elasticity. And these are the first prerequisites for the development of varicose veins on the legs.
Abuse of massage and anti-cellulite procedures. Too frequent active, lymphatic drainage and anti-cellulite massages and wraps also affect the condition of the walls of blood vessels. Before carrying out even health-improving cosmetic procedures, it is necessary to consult with a therapist or specialist at a treatment center.

The first signs of varicose veins on the legs are abundant purple or deep red bruises, large bruises. If you notice bruising for no apparent reason, consult a doctor immediately.

What foods should you eat to strengthen the walls of blood vessels?

The main role in the healthy functioning of blood vessels and the entire body is played by properly selected nutrition. In order to strengthen blood vessels, it is necessary to eat:

Vegetables and herbs are irreplaceable products that should be present in every meal. All plant foods contain large amounts of vitamin C and potassium - these are 2 important components that affect the health of the veins.
Legumes. They contain components that prevent the deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels. In addition, they improve the elasticity of blood vessels.
Decoctions of herbs and berries. They have a positive effect on the entire venous system thanks to antioxidants. Replace coffee with rosehip infusion and you will feel an improvement in the functioning of your entire body.
Milk and dairy products. Due to their composition, cheeses and milk are easily absorbed by the body and do not overload it.
Fish and seafood. Their daily consumption is an excellent prevention of vascular disease.
Bitter chocolate. It has a positive effect on blood vessels throughout the body and reduces the risk of cholesterol plaques. Only chocolate should not contain sugar.

Remember that to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, it is not enough to change just your diet. You need to choose a gymnastic set of exercises for yourself and perform them regularly, give up bad habits and reduce the activity of cosmetic procedures. For patients suffering from congenital vascular problems, more drastic measures are required using medications and wearing compression garments.

Time to strengthen blood vessels

One of the properties of the vascular growth wall is elasticity and strength, ensuring the uninterrupted circulation of tens of liters of blood throughout the body. Alas, after 40 years, elasticity gives way to rigidity, and strength to pliability. With age, the vascular wall becomes covered with calcium salts, cholesterol plaques and growths of coarse connective tissue. They make the vessels rigid and unyielding in response to changes in blood flow and create the preconditions for narrowing and blocking of their lumen.

Elasticity, on the contrary, indicates a coordinated reaction of the lumen of the vessel (constriction and expansion) and blood movement (acceleration and deceleration) in response to the release of adrenaline.

Which one is more important: strength or elasticity? In our youth, we strive for the first, taking the second for granted. And only as we grow up do we begin to understand that true values are not in powerful bastions...

What prevents blood vessels from being elastic and elastic with age? Risk factors that attract heart disease: the desire to work seven days a week and for pennies, a bottle of beer after a hard day, a hastily smoked pack of cigarettes (and more than one), a hearty evening dinner and a reluctance to change anything from your life when everything is disgusting. And the result is doom and dissatisfaction with the years lived. Here it is - the harsh price of “iron” vessels!

Taking care of blood vessels for a healthy person comes down to preventing heart disease. If diseases are firmly rooted in your body, we slow down their progression and prevent complications.

It’s definitely worth starting with a revision of your attitude to life, gastronomic habits and family foundations. As external help - drugs that improve the nutrition and structure of the vascular wall. Their course or continuous use determines at what stage of your life you decide to carry out a major overhaul of your blood vessels.

Signs of vascular damage are many-sided, but their common feature is the connection with the organ that they supply with blood. Frequent dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, darkening of the eyes when turning the head sharply are a sign of damage to the vascular system of the brain. Numbness of the extremities, coldness of the toes and hands, heaviness in the legs in the evenings - changes in the blood vessels of the extremities. Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath during everyday activities, chest pain - cardiac problems. Weather sensitivity, poor tolerance to climate change, motion sickness in transport, pressure changes, fatigue are a sign of systemic disorders in the body.

Proper nutrition is the key to a healthy lifestyle. It underlies the very cement that will envelop your blood vessels.

You can hastily snack on a huge hot dog and wash it down with Coca-Cola. Or you can enjoy a spring salad with olive oil, salmon baked in foil and dried fruit for dessert. The logic of healthy diets:

we remove fried and smoked foods, switch to fish and porridge (buckwheat, rice, oatmeal);
we replace pies and buns with candied fruits, dried fruits, and natural honey;
more vegetables (eggplant, pumpkin, zucchini, garlic, onions, legumes), fruits and berries (grapefruit, chokeberry, rose hips) raw or as decoctions;
replace 1-2 servings of your favorite coffee with tea (fruit or green).

Resistance to stress requires effort and willpower. Calmness and composure - the result of daily efforts on oneself - maintains harmony not only of the soul, but also of the body. A timely pause in the daily race for material values and the ability to find positivity in every moment will preserve the desire to face each day with eyes wide open. A well-planned life (with conquering peaks, caring for family and friends without harming yourself) decorates your everyday life with bright colors. Romantic music that inspires travel and new discoveries creates peace of mind. Trading a job you hate for a job you love gives meaning to your life. Replacing computer games, hanging out on social networks and watching many hours of movies about saving the world with visiting the pool, cycling in the summer, skiing and skating in the winter, walking before bed, a contrast shower in the morning and daily exercises keep your body and soul toned.

The need to take pills (in courses or continuously) depends on the condition of the blood vessels. For young people without cardiovascular diseases who lead an active lifestyle, diet and cardio training are suitable. If desired, they are supplemented with vitamin complexes containing rutin, ascorbic acid, vitamins B, E, K and others.

Hereditary hypertensive patients with several risk factors will be protected by medications that normalize blood pressure (today they contain components for the proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels).

People who have had a heart attack or stroke, have high blood sugar, high blood pressure and excess weight should consider taking statins for life - drugs that “clean” blood vessels from the inside.

And for people suffering from low blood pressure and meteosensitivity, vascular drugs kaursa in tablets or solutions (piracetam, solcoseryl, actovegin) will help.

Adherence to one or another category of those wishing to strengthen blood vessels is determined by the doctor after a series of examinations. But the desire to make changes in your life depends only on you.

Author:

cardiologist at the clinic Irina Lutik

12/11/2017

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Prevention and treatment of varicose veins should be carried out only under the supervision of a therapist and phlebologist. You can make an appointment with a doctor at the Vascular Center named after N.I. Pirogov in Moscow by phone +7 (499) 464-03-03. He will examine the lower extremities and, if necessary, prepare an individual treatment program.

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