have who not has felt a feeling of intense heaviness in the legs on occasion? Tired legs are something that many people suffer, especially if we live in a State of constant bustle. The spend much time standing, or cross-legged (and the fact of carrying high heels, something that many women we would have to start to rethink) are some of the causes that cause us this sensation.
In addition, the heaviness in the legs not only unpleasant and uncomfortable, but it can foster the emergence of the dreaded varicose veins, which are not only unsightly but also painful in many occasions. To relieve the sensation of fatigue in the legs, here are some valuable tips.
once again, food is essential. To avoid fluid retention and swelling is good to eat lots of fruit and vegetables, leaving behind the animal fats and do without as much as possible of the salt and sugar. The fried, better to change them by dishes grilled or baked.Drink a litre and a half of water per day is something that everyone should do, and even more if quieremos relieve the tiredness of our legs. And it is also advisable to give up tobacco (for this and many other reasons), which slows down the movement favouring varicose veins. The fiber is also a great ally.Physical exercise will help us to stretch and strengthen the muscles, and also to remove excess fat from our legs, allowing the circulation of blood. Brisk walking, bike riding, swim or practise spinning are great options.
Cold water showers, or better still, alternating warm water and water cold, favour the movement and represent a good night’s sleep at the end of the day. They can complement with gels for tired legs, cold effect, which must be applied with a massage. And it is also necessary to avoid possible action of Sun and any source of heat on the legs, something very damaging for the movement.
Finally, If at the end of the day we rested twenty minutes with the legs upwards (supported on a high stool or with a few cushions), surely our rest will be much better.
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