Swollen feet and heavy legs? The best products to undergo relief

With the arrival of the heat, the problems related to the feeling of heaviness and swelling at the level of the legs are often accentuated, with particular reference to the ankles, which may appear enlarged. Sometimes heaviness and swelling are accompanied by tingles or painful manifestations.

Especially in the event that you are not in the presence of a serious pathology, it is possible to act by applying some simple remedies within everyone’s reach, such as habit of greater movement and to carry out fresh pediluvi at the end of the day.

The herbal teas against swelling and heaviness

Help against the feeling of heaviness and swelling in the legs can come from the use of some herbs suitable for the preparation of herbal teas. The herbalist could advise you to orient your choices towards Greek and thyme fenas, if your problem is linked to water retention, or towards mint and blueberry leaves, Centella Asiatica, fennel and amamelide, in the event that there is a need to stimulate blood circulation.

There are also ready -made and packaged herbal teas addressed to those who want to have lighter legs.

The remedies of traditional phytotherapy

In the case of sensation of swelling and heaviness at the level of the legs, the phytotherapy offers its remedies of mothers, ointments or compounds in granules based on beneficial herbs such as amamelide, rusco, arnica or horse chestnop but also centella asian. Their use should start just before the arrival of the summer, so that the body prepares the coming of the heat and the discomfort due to it.

How these natural remedies act

Hippocastan is particularly appreciated for its vasoprotective and anti -inflammatory properties, which help to strengthen the walls of the blood vessels and improve the venous return. Rusco, also known as pungitopian, has vasoconstrictor properties that favor peripheral circulation. Arnica is renowned for its anti -inflammatory and analgesic properties, while the amamelide has an astringent and toning action on the blood vessels.

Practical advice for daily use

To get the best results from natural remedies, it is important to follow some simple rules. The herbal teas should be consumed preferably far from meals, while the topical applications of creams and gels should be carried out with circular movements from the bottom upwards, to encourage lymphatic drainage.

Adequate hydration is fundamental: drinking at least two liters of water per day helps to counteract water retention. In addition, it is advisable to avoid staying too long standing or sitting in the same position and, when possible, keep your legs raised for a few minutes during the day.

Other products to give relief to swollen and heavy legs

Cold gel for the legs

Cold legs for the legs are a practical and immediate solution for those looking for rapid relief from the feeling of heaviness and swelling. These products exploit the cold vasoconstrictor effect, which helps to reduce inflammation and stimulate blood circulation.

Often formulated with natural ingredients such as menthol, camphor, eucalyptus and aloe veracold gels offer a pleasant sensation of freshness that persists over time. The application is simple: just gently massage the product from the ankles upwards, preferably in the evening after a tiring day. Many of these gels also contain vegetable extracts such as horse chestnut, centella asian and red vine, which enhance the beneficial effect on microcirculation.

The main advantage of cold gel is the speed of action: the refreshing effect is felt immediately, providing instant relief that can last several hours.

Sali di Epsom

Composed of magnesium sulphate, these white crystalline salts offer anti -inflammatory and decongest natural properties that help reduce swelling and relieve muscle tension.

The pediluvio with Epsom salts is a simple but extraordinarily relaxing treatment: just dissolve 2-3 tablespoons of salts in a basin of warm water and dip the feet for 15-20 minutes. The effect is twofold: on the one hand the magnesium is absorbed through the skin helping to relax the muscles and improve circulation, on the other the warm water promotes vasodilation and drainage of excess liquids.

Massive gun

The massive gun is the modern evolution of therapeutic massage, an advanced technological solution for the treatment of heavy legs and swollen feet. These devices use percussion therapy, generating high frequency vibrations that penetrate deeply into the muscle tissues.

The operation is based on rapid and targeted impulses that stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation, promoting the drainage of excess liquids and reducing the feeling of heaviness.

The interchangeable heads allow you to customize the treatment: softer heads for sensitive areas such as ankles and feet, stiffer heads for calf and thigh muscles.
The advantages of the massive gun are manifold: action speed, possibility of self -treatment, adjustable intensity and practicality of use.

Many models offer several specific preset programs for muscle relaxation and the improvement of circulation. The use is recommended for 10-15 minutes per area, always proceeding from the bottom up to encourage venous return.

Essential oils

Essential oils are a natural remedy with proven effectiveness to relieve the feeling of heaviness and swelling in the legs. Among the most effective, the peppermint essential oil stands out, which thanks to its active ingredient, chin, offers an immediate refreshing and vasoconstrictor effect that helps to reduce swelling and stimulate circulation.

Eucalyptus oil is equally precious for its anti -inflammatory and refreshing properties, while cypress oil is traditionally used to improve venous circulation. Lavender oil, in addition to its calming effect, has anti -inflammatory properties that can help reduce discomfort.

How to use them correctly

Essential oils should never be applied pure on the skin, but always diluted in a vector oil such as sweet almond oil, jojoba or coconut (2-3 drops of essential oil for each spoonful of carrier oil). The massage must be carried out with circular movements from the bottom up, starting from the ankles and going up to the thighs.

An effective alternative is to add 5-10 drops of essential oil in the water of the foot bath. For those who prefer a more practical approach, there are already ready -made Blends made for heavy legs, which combine different essential oils in optimal proportions.