Advice for healthy veins

Adopting some simple habits in your daily routines may help you prevent problems with veins, such as:

• flat shoes, comfortable clothes, insoles for healthy feet
• walking whenever possible, preferably barefoot
• no crossed legs when sitting
• exercise (swimming, walking, hiking, running, gym, cycling)
• use stairs instead of the elevator
• healthy food, surplus weight loss
• take occasional breaks and rest your legs in an elevated position
• ensure sufficient fluids intake
• wash your feet in cold water every morning and evening
• avoid prolonged stay in the sun, in a hot bath, shower or sauna
• exercise your legs and feet even while sitting
• during long travels make sure to have travel (preventive) compressions stockings
• if you are exposed to prolonged standing or sitting, wear appropriate compression stockings
• during long car rides make pauses and stretch your legs every two hours