If you think that varicose veins only strike senior citizens and that they only happen to women, you would be very wrong! Some were around 45 percent of men will experience varicose veins at least one point in their lives, but since they are of the male species and they think they are the only ones that go through this, many men just live with them and don't even do anything about them because they are embarrassed.
One of the common reasons why men get Varicose Veins is because their mom has had them or any of the women on their side of the family. Another thing the plays a big part in if you get these is your lifestyle and health as well. If you have a desk job if you don't exercise, if you are overweight or if you sit for long periods of time such as a couch potato, you are more than likely to get these veins. Here are a few other ways you can get these veins and how you can avoid getting them.
Exercise More
One of the best ways you can keep yourself from getting varicose veins is by exercising. Exercising will keep the vein walls strong and healthy and will keep you from getting varicose veins. It’s really important for men to do exercises where they involve their calves into the exercises they do because this will keep the blood flowing from the heart back to the legs and so on and so forth. Some calve exercises to consider are ankle circles, balance board, calf press, barbell seater calf raise and anterior tibialis – all of these are specifically for your calves and most of these as well as others can be done without the need of extra equipment.
Standing and Sitting Pressure
This goes for men as well as women. You want to make sure that you aren't standing or sitting for really long periods of time. When you sit or stand for really long periods of time, blood pools in your legs and can cause varicose veins as well as other vein issues. If you absolutely have to stand or sit for long periods of time, there are a few things you can do. First off out can "tap" your foot and legs to create circulation of your feet and legs. Second off, you can raise your legs and elevate them. Lastly, if you can, you can also take a walk around the room. It doesn't have to be a long one, a short one would suffice, the point is to get the circulation back into your legs and feet so that the blood won't pool.
Compression Hose
Guys, I know what you're thinking: I'm not wearing pantyhose. Well, you won't have to. Instead compression hose for men are just like socks and they look, feel and wear just like long socks too. These compression socks are specifically meant for varicose veins or the preventative measure of varicose veins. Essentially the tension that comes with these stockings pushes the blood up the ankle and out through the rest of the leg in a more even way. If you need prescription strength, you will have to get these from your doctor, but if he or she suggests you don't need prescription strength, make sure you get a pair that has 10 to 30 mm of mercury – the measurement of pressure in these types of socks/stockings.
You Are What You Eat
If you know anything about retention, you know that salt is the main reason for water retention. Well, this means you also need to stay away from certain foods that have a lot of sodium and salt in them. Specifically this is fast food, some restaurant dishes and a lot of frozen meals. The next time you go to buy something from the frozen section of your grocery store, take a look at the sodium, chances are it’s a LOT! Stay aware from these things and instead find something healthier but still tasty that you can enjoy.
Don't be embarrassed if you have varicose veins or you have a family history of them. If you do get them, there are so many modern age options you have available to you that are easy, inexpensive and they don't even hurt!
One of the common reasons why men get Varicose Veins is because their mom has had them or any of the women on their side of the family. Another thing the plays a big part in if you get these is your lifestyle and health as well. If you have a desk job if you don't exercise, if you are overweight or if you sit for long periods of time such as a couch potato, you are more than likely to get these veins. Here are a few other ways you can get these veins and how you can avoid getting them.
Exercise More
One of the best ways you can keep yourself from getting varicose veins is by exercising. Exercising will keep the vein walls strong and healthy and will keep you from getting varicose veins. It’s really important for men to do exercises where they involve their calves into the exercises they do because this will keep the blood flowing from the heart back to the legs and so on and so forth. Some calve exercises to consider are ankle circles, balance board, calf press, barbell seater calf raise and anterior tibialis – all of these are specifically for your calves and most of these as well as others can be done without the need of extra equipment.
Standing and Sitting Pressure
This goes for men as well as women. You want to make sure that you aren't standing or sitting for really long periods of time. When you sit or stand for really long periods of time, blood pools in your legs and can cause varicose veins as well as other vein issues. If you absolutely have to stand or sit for long periods of time, there are a few things you can do. First off out can "tap" your foot and legs to create circulation of your feet and legs. Second off, you can raise your legs and elevate them. Lastly, if you can, you can also take a walk around the room. It doesn't have to be a long one, a short one would suffice, the point is to get the circulation back into your legs and feet so that the blood won't pool.
Compression Hose
Guys, I know what you're thinking: I'm not wearing pantyhose. Well, you won't have to. Instead compression hose for men are just like socks and they look, feel and wear just like long socks too. These compression socks are specifically meant for varicose veins or the preventative measure of varicose veins. Essentially the tension that comes with these stockings pushes the blood up the ankle and out through the rest of the leg in a more even way. If you need prescription strength, you will have to get these from your doctor, but if he or she suggests you don't need prescription strength, make sure you get a pair that has 10 to 30 mm of mercury – the measurement of pressure in these types of socks/stockings.
You Are What You Eat
If you know anything about retention, you know that salt is the main reason for water retention. Well, this means you also need to stay away from certain foods that have a lot of sodium and salt in them. Specifically this is fast food, some restaurant dishes and a lot of frozen meals. The next time you go to buy something from the frozen section of your grocery store, take a look at the sodium, chances are it’s a LOT! Stay aware from these things and instead find something healthier but still tasty that you can enjoy.
Don't be embarrassed if you have varicose veins or you have a family history of them. If you do get them, there are so many modern age options you have available to you that are easy, inexpensive and they don't even hurt!