Varicosities

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Diet for varicosities and foods to avoid. 

Raw garlic, onions and lecithin (especially the liquid form) to help veins maintain or regain elasticity.  Eat them daily.

Okra, buckwheat, oats, wheat germ and green leafy vegetables to nourish and strengthen the entire circulatory system.

Foods rich in vitamins A, C, and B complex (B6 for hemorrhoids) are recommended for all circulatory problems.

Rutin, found naturally in association with vitamin C, is specific for repairing broken capillaries.  Buckwheat, Rue, and Elder leaves are notable sources of rutin.  CAUTION is advised on taking rutin tablets during the first trimester.

Beets, grated and steamed, cleanse the liver and promote easy elimination, thus relieving stress on hemorrhoids.

Vitamin E supplements are helpful in preventing and reducing varicosities; up to 600 IU daily is considered safe during pregnancy.

Avoid all spices, especially Cayenne and Black Pepper and hot sauces and curries.  These increase congestion in the offending veins, often causing bleeding from hemorrhoids.