Our poor lifestyle habits contribute to the onset of many diseases. Add venous insufficiency to this endless list of ailments. One of the side effects of this disease is the sensation of heavy legs. Unpleasant and often painful, the problem of heavy legs is mostly mechanical. Discover 5 remedies to relieve or prevent the pain of heavy legs.
1. To combat heavy legs, take part in sporting activities
Sport is essential for good health. Sporting activities promote blood circulation. To relieve heavy legs, we recommend plenty of exercise. Avoid sitting all day!
Take a 40-minute walk every day, wearing comfortable shoes suitable for this activity. This will have a positive effect on your venous return.
Tip:
Don’t stand for too long and don’t cross your legs when sitting. For a good night’s sleep, opt for a cushion under your feet to keep them in an elevated position. This will relieve your pain by promoting blood circulation.
2. Peppermint for pain relief
Antalgic and anesthetic, pepperminthas toning, circulatory and vasoconstrictive properties. Peppermint essential oil aids blood circulation. Its cooling effect relieves the sensation of pain caused by poor circulation.
Tip:
In a container, mix 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel and 2 drops of peppermint essential oil. Place the mixture in the refrigerator and massage your legs with it before going to bed. You’ll feel less pain from heavy legs.
3. Pressotherapy to relieve heavy legs
If you suffer from heavy legs, the other solution is pressotherapy. This surprising method, which involves putting on large boots, is highly effective in draining lymphatic and venous flow. It considerably reduces edema and leg fatigue. Pressotherapy boots have a beneficial effect on legs oppressed by venous problems. You’ll notice fast, instant relief. Use your home pressotherapy device independently, without any risks or side effects.
Tip:
Make yourself comfortable in your bed or armchair. Use the Physaro Pressotherapy device for around 25 minutes a day. After several sessions, the sensation of heavy legs and cellulite gradually diminishes.
4. Promote blood circulation with a healthy diet
Healthy, well-balanced food, good hydration, low alcohol consumption and so on. The most important thing is to adopt a healthy lifestyle to promote blood circulation and prevent or relieve heavy legs.
To hell with fatty foods with little nutritional value! Opt for the proteins found in fish, consume healthy fats such as avocado and eat fruit and vegetables on a daily basis.
Tip: Dark chocolate with 75% cocoa content is good for the body’s antioxidant intake. Excellent for blood circulation, rich in magnesium. It is recommended to consume around 30g daily.
5. Pain relief with Magnetotherapy
Magnetic therapy is often used to relieve the side effects of certain muscular ailments or migraines. This harmless magnet-based technique will relax your contracted muscles. Magnetic therapy reduces the sensation of pain. Like many alternative medicines, it improves the circulation of oxygen and blood in the body.
Tip: For total independence of use, the Magneto Energy device is programmed with your biometric data. Each accessory treats the body part like a real home therapist.
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