tips for getting rid of varices

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<redrose_w wrote:

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> Hello everyone,

>

> A doctor told me that the only way to get read of varices is by

operation.

>

> Does anyone know if there is a better way to achieve this?

> Or if you have some tips on what might help those veins get better,

> let me know.

>

> Thanks in advance.

 

Varices in general refers to distended veins. It derives from the

Latin word for twisted, " varix " .

 

Types of varices include:

• Varicose veins of lower extremities

• Gastrointestinal varices

o Esophageal varices

o Gastric varices

o Intestinal varices

• Scrotal varices (varicocele)

 

 

Rationale of Therapy

 

Any system of therapy designed to restore and maintain normal

function to the circulatory systems in the area of the varicose veins

must concern itself with relieving the localized congestion as soon

as possible, reestablishing and maintaining adequate venous and lymph

drainage, and instituting measures designed to correct the underlying

causes and resultant mechanical defects. In general, it may be said

that patience and persistence are the key factors in application of

treatment to assist the body in its correction of the diseased state.

 

Reestablishment of the normal circulation is assisted through

frequent elevation of the affected part and applications of local

medication; to relieve congestion of the tissues, massaging of the

area using stimulating oils and supporting the weakened vessels

through elastic stockings or bandages while standing or walking.

Caution is given that prolonged standing or sitting is harmful,

whereas walking is in general beneficial to the circulation. Of

course, any complications such as infection, thrombosis, hemorrhage

or ulceration must first be dealt with adequately. Caution must be

used in making a concerted effort to deal with the underlying problem

if such treatment might have an adverse effect on the presenting

complications. In case [1956], surgery is advised if the patient

cannot stay off his feet for adequate lengths of time or if rupture

of the veins occurs.

 

Osteopathic manipulations designed to relieve pressures on the

involved nerve pathways is considered to be one of the first

treatments necessary in most cases. Likewise, any direct pressures

obstructing the circulation should be alleviated as soon as

possible. Any systemic toxicity that might have a bearing on

retarding venous return must be dealt with. Usually this therapy

consists of improving eliminations through the bowels and kidneys and

improving the diet so as to reestablish the acid-alkaline balance.

Mullein tea is often prescribed as a means of promoting better

eliminations and improving the coordinations between the organ

systems.

 

Take internally mullein tea not more than three times a week, but

make it fresh each time it is taken. Prepare a tea made from

mullein. For uniformity, preferably use the dry mullein, a pinch

between thumb and forefinger. Put into a teacup and pour boiling

water on same. Let this stand for 30 minutes, strain, cool and

drink. This is a reaction to the liver, the lungs, the heart and the

kidneys, as to produce coordinating activity in circulation. It

works with each of these and also makes a better condition through

the alimentary canal. (5148-1)

 

(In the 1960 edition of The Herbalist, by Joseph E. Meyer,

under " Mullein " the properties and uses of mullein are listed as

demulcent, diuretic, anodyne, and antispasmodic.)

 

III. Suggested Therapeutic Regimen

 

Therapy is directed toward correcting the underlying causes of

the condition while relieving congestion in the affected area and

restoring adequate circulation. Rest, with the feet propped higher

than the head, is necessary to promote better drainage from the legs.

 

Keep off of the limb as much as possible. Keep off of the feet

as much as possible, and when reclining keep the limb elevated a

little above the normal, so that the circulation is tended toward the

body-forces themselves. (1541-6)

 

It is frequently advised that elastic stockings or bandages be

worn when walking or standing. Walking is prescribed as an excellent

exercise, especially if there is a tendency toward varicose veins

while pregnant.

 

As we find, in the main, conditions are developing nominally.

However, the body should take those precautions about being on the

feet so much and not using them. Standing is hard on the body, as is

being indicated by the swelling in the limbs - which will tend to

make very bad circulation, and produce varicose veins unless there

are some activities taken to prevent same. Either walk or don't

stand on the feet so much! Walking is the best form of exercise for

the body.

If there will be the walking, and not merely standing or resting,

and the taking of a small quantity of mullein tea every other day,

these will disappear - and this disturbance will disappear. The

therapeutic reaction is to better circulation - through the kidneys,

especially as related to the lower limbs. (457-13)

 

The site for osteopathic adjustments to relieve pressure on the

involved nerves varies from case to case and depends on correction of

the lesions found. In general, lesions are found most often in the

lower dorsal, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal areas, although in more

than one case lesions occurred as high as the lower cervical and

upper dorsal areas. Treatments are usually given in a series and

often in cyclic fashion with periods of rest in between. At times

deep osteopathic manipulations are stressed.

 

Q-1. How often should the osteopathic treatments be given?

A-1. During this particular siege or period, as we find about twice

a week - and four should be sufficient; and then they may be much

farther apart - for the general correction.

This will require deep osteopathic manipulations in lumbar and sacral

area, and with special reference to the locations for the sciatic

centers. (1541-2)

 

Mullein stupes or poultices are used either directly over the

affected area or above the area of swelling if obstruction due to

edema is present. The amount of congestion present determines the

frequency with which the mullein stupes are applied. To prepare the

stupes:

 

Gather the mullein leaves, bruise these and pour boiling water

over them (in an enamel pan or glass container, not aluminum or

tin). Then place over the affected areas. (5037-1)

 

We would apply the mullein stupes now more to those areas that

are the sources from which the limbs receive their circulatory

activity, and those portions about the limb to reduce the swelling.

Apply these about once a day, and for about an hour...

Q-1. Should the mullein at any time be applied to the back?

A-1. As has been given, apply it from the sources! or apply it to

the sources from which the limbs obtain their circulatory activity!

Does this mean from the toes or from the hips? (1541-6)

 

Mullein tea is also to be taken internally from two ounces to one

cupful daily. (Instructions for preparation have already been given

under " Rationale of Therapy " in this commentary.)

 

Massaging the limbs and at times the entire body assists the

circulation and prevents swelling. Various oils are frequently

prescribed for this purpose. This should be done with caution or not

at all in those cases where massage might have a deleterious effect

on such complicating factors as thrombosis, phlebitis, or severe

cardiac disease. These cases need individual professional

evaluation. A mixture of olive oil, tincture of myrrh and compound

tincture of benzoin is used in one instance (reading 1093-1). In

another olive oil and myrrh are used (reading 1956-4); and in still

another, peanut oil.

 

For the local condition - that is, in the veins, where the larger

or varicose veins are indicated - we would massage same at least each

day, toward the body, with peanut oil.

If these still cause distresses, then we would use - if it

becomes necessary the elastic stocking for the preventing of the

filling of the veins. But these should gradually disappear entirely,

with these corrections being made as indicated. (2867-1)

 

Do use an equal combination of olive oil (heated) and tincture of

myrrh to massage in knees, limbs and feet, right after these have

been bathed in hot water. Massage these oils well into them.

Do these and we will find improvements for this body. (3523-1)

 

Importance is also placed on eliminations. In many instances it

is stated that the bowels should be kept moving a little above

normal. Enemas, as well as a variety of laxatives, are prescribed in

various readings.

 

Occasionally the enemas are preferable to too much of cathartics

of any kind. And even when cathartics are taken, the enemas are well

so that there is not the inclination for such to become reabsorbed in

the system. Remember, poisons are accumulated by the infectious

condition, and when there is swelling or inflammation these need to

be eliminated. (1541-6)

 

Senna tea or compounds containing senna are one of the more

frequently prescribed laxatives. For more complicated conditions

various laxatives in the form of both salts and oils are prescribed

on some occasions. If it is felt that a more harsh laxative in a

particular case is indicated, the prescriptions for same as well as

some precautions may be found in the Appendix of this book. Strong

purgatives are to be taken frequently only when individual evaluation

of the particular case so indicates.

 

A balanced diet as well as certain foods are also advised to help

maintain the eliminations.

 

Just a regular diet for this body would be well. Keep the well-

balanced diet. While not too much fats nor yet too much of starches,

but a well-balanced diet here will keep the body in the better

conditions.

Do use plenty of those that are of the bulky nature, or that tend

to be laxatives - that is, plenty of figs, plenty of prunes, plenty

of pieplant and of such natures as portions of the diet. But a well-

balanced diet for this body. For, those combinations, so far as the

chemical forces are concerned, are very good in the body; else we

would have had - with this particular sort of disturbances great deal

more distress through portions of the system. (2867-1)

 

Again it should be emphasized that persistence of treatment is of

foremost importance in effecting improvement of this condition

 

[Note: The preceding overview was written by Frederick D. Lansford,

Jr., M.D. and is excerpted from the Physician's Reference Notebook,

1968 by the Edgar Cayce Foundation, Virginia Beach, VA.]