How to Prevent Varicose Veins It is recommended to avoid sitting or standing for a long time in the same position. It is advisable to change body position every half hour or so. It is advisable to raise the legs with a pillow to relieve pain or discomfort. Regular exercise helps improve blood flow to the limbs and even helps maintain normal body weight. Herbal Medicine - Consult with Herbalist There are medicinal herbs that help treat varicose veins and even prevent them. These herbs improve the durability of vein walls, reduce the calcification of blood vessels and make them more flexible, and of course, herbs that know how to improve blood circulation and prevent stagnation of blood vessels in one place. For example, Hamamelis, Ruscus, Gotu kola, and Berries. Proper Nutrition Foods that are rich in dietary fiber are highly recommended for people who have a tendency to varicose veins - fiber prevents constipation which has the power to aggravate varicose veins...