Health & Wellness Tips - A Checklist for Vein Relief

From Bulging to Better: A Checklist for Vein Relief
What are Varicose Veins?

• Due to weakened vein walls and damaged valves in the lower limbs, blood was prevented from flowing efficiently back to the heart, causing veins to appear bluish/purple, bulging, and twisted
• In TCM, Varicose veins are called “Jin Liu”, caused by deficiency in Qi and Blood stagnation, leading to blockage of meridians
• Causes: Prolonged standing and sitting, pregnancy, old age, genetics

Prevention and Care

• Good lifestyle Habit: Avoid prolonged sitting and standing, occasionally raise lower limbs (3-5 mins)
• Appropriate amount of exercise: Simple exercises, e.g. stand on tiptoes (3-5 mins) to stimulate contraction of lower limb muscle, supporting back flow of blood
• Weight Control: Reduces the pressure on veins of lower body
• Wear suitable footwear: Able to apply appropriate pressure to stimulate blood back flow
• Avoid soaking feet in hot water: Worsens condition by increasing blood flow to lower limbs

5 Acupoints for Varicose Veins
*Massage lightly with thumb for 5-10 mins

1. Yang Ling Quan point (GB34): Outer side of the calf, in the depression at the front and below the head of the fibula
2. Yin Ling Quan point (SP9): Inner side of the calf, depression below the protrusion of the tibia
3. San Yin Jiao point (SP6): 4 fingers-width above the tip of the inner ankle
4. Zu San Li point (ST36): 4 fingers-width below the depression of the outer patella
5. Xue Hai point (SP10): Around 3 fingers width above the inner side of the patella