TIPS FOR HEALTHY LEGS |
What you can do... |
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| MOVE! | |
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Walk, climb stairs, move your legs around the office and at home. Avoid prolonged sitting or standing which may cause leg pain and swelling. |
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| REFRESH YOUR LEGS |
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After a long tiring day, or during hot season, refresh your legs with a cool shower. Avoid long exposure to heat like sunbathing, hot baths, sauna that may lead veins to dilate and induce swelling. |
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| RAISE YOUR LEGS |
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In order to ease the venous blood return, elevate your legs at home while sitting on the sofa or lying in bed. At the office, have a leg rest under your desk. |
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| EXERCISE |
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Regular exercise is always recommended for a healthy body. Some sports reinforce a better venous blood return : swimming, walking, biking, gymnastics, yoga. Sports associated with sudden brutal stops like tennis, squash, hockey, volley ball, basket ball are less beneficial. |
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| MAINTAIN A REASONABLE BODY WEIGHT |
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Having a healthy diet will help you keep a normal weight thus lowering leg symptoms and swelling. |
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