Does anyone have any suggestions for how to treat an inflamed vein in the leg (a friend has just been diagnosed with this). He had a varicose vein op a couple of years ago and developed DVT soon after. The hospital has told him to take ibuprofen.
Any advice about this and how to avoid it in the future would be much appreciated.
Thanks for your help.
xxx
Hi Lumiere
There is a lot that can be done nutritionally:
- eat an alkaline diet to reduce inflammation, mostly raw - Google alkaline diet and many different options come up -basically to reduce foods that leave an acid residue in the body - like meat and dairy, but you need to see the details. Increase fruit and vegetables substancially, especially deep coloured ones, onions and garlic. No processed foods, only wholefoods. Juicing and smoothies are a good way to get more nutrients from raw foods.
- reduce alcohol, and do not smoke tobacco - it is highly inflammatory.
- increase intake of oily fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, sardine) which will reduce blood stickyness a little, supply the necessary oils for the repair of cell membranes, reduces inflammation and pain and helps to keep the blood vessels more soft and pliable. Supplementary fish oil or flaxseed oil is probably necessary too. Also eat nuts and seeds, whose nutrients are better absorbed if ground up.
- Supplements that will help are vitamin C 1000mg twice daily; vitamin B complex, 50-100mgs of each daily; vitamins A and E, with selenium and zinc are antioxidant and will help reduce inflammation.
- Pycnogenol (extract of French Maritime Pine bark) stimulates immunity, boosts circulation, neutralises free radicals, and strenthens the cardiovascular system.
- Bromelain reduces inflammation and the formation of scar tissue at the site of inflammation.
- multimineral complex will help reduce stress.
- very gentle exercise to help keep the blood circulating, reducing stagnation.
There are other options available, but the above is a good start!
Wishing you the best of health,
He must do as recommended by his GP initially, and then possibly seek the advice of a herbalist, nutritionist, homeopath - or all three! My father has been plagued by phlebitis for ages, but knows what provokes it so tries his best to avoid mistakes.
Thanks so much Caroline and Jabba. I'll pass the advice on to him.
xxx
Would advice Su-jok acupuncture.