Customer question:
Are there natural ways to treat or relieve deep vein thrombosis? Anonymous Customer
Pharmacist's answer
- Exercise and move more: the best exercise plan to maintain cardiovascular health combines aerobic exercise (running, HIIT training, or cycling) with strength and flexibility training. You can also include knee and leg strengthening exercises such as squats, walking, and lunges.
- Eat foods rich in vitamin E: these are, e.g., walnuts, spinach, sunflower seeds, olive oil, paprika, and kiwi. In addition, include more green leafy vegetables, spinach, mustard, fish, liver, eggs, and whole grains in your diet.
- Wear compression socks: these specially designed socks fit snugly around the leg and gradually loosen, creating gentle pressure to prevent blood pooling and clotting.
- Take a walk: aim to walk three to five times a day to improve circulation to your legs.
- Warm compresses or baths: apply a heating pad to the affected area for 20 minutes every 2 hours. You can also take regular warm baths, which stimulate blood circulation.
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