More and more people are looking towards a more natural approach to healing ailments and treating pain. There are now numerous treatments available that do not involve medical intervention, however most natural remedies tend to be successful for mild ache and pains so how effective they are really can vary.

When it comes to varicose veins it is said that severe cases cannot really be treated without surgery but acupuncture and acupressure are known for improving the appearance of varicose veins and preventing them from getting worse.

Aromatherapy is another healing method now used in the management of varicose veins. Various oils can actually help with the swelling of the veins and when combined with massage both size and swelling can be greatly reduced. Again, varicose veins will not completely disappear but these three methods do have some positive outcomes for the patient.

Hydrotherapy is another non medical method for treating varicose veins. Alternating between hot and cold baths helps with the blood circulation and is perhaps one of the best remedies for varicose veins as one of the main causes of them is down to bad or poor circulation. Hydrotherapy can be done either at a health spa or better still in the comfort of your own home in your very own bath tub.

Other non medical approaches to help treat varicose veins include massage which can be quite effective in reducing the bumpy appearance of the veins and the use of compression stockings. When worn regularly compression stockings help the blood to flow its natural course through the veins without damaging them. Support stockings can be purchased from most medical supply stores and can even be obtained on prescription. The effectiveness of compression stockings is excellent but they do need replacing over time as the elasticity will weaken with wear.