Varicose veins are some of the main causes of thrombosis and the feeling of heavy legs and the problems of Oedema with swollen legs and ankles.

Varicose veins are a wide-spread problem from with one in two women and one in three men suffering. This problem does not only affect older people where according to the latest studies 27% of young people aged between 14 and 16 years already have the problem of weak and varicose veins and this should already be taken seriously. These issues are not only a cosmetic problem, but also are a danger to health. From an apparently harmless vein weakness or varicose vein a crossed leg could cause a life-threatening thrombosis to develop.

So how our leg veins function: The leg veins carry our blood every second of our daily life: Approximately 4,500 litres blood must be induced against the force of gravity to the heart. The muscle movements both in the calf and general leg exert the necessary pressure in order to support the flow of blood to the heart. But that alone is not sufficient, the return flow valves which can be found at a regular distance in the vein prevents the return flow of the blood back down the leg. If the vein dilates and expands however, the blood return valve cannot close and work correctly. The flow and movement of blood is interrupted, the vein stretches further and a weak or varicose vein develops.

If the superficial, visible blood flow system is affected by weak veins, one speaks of primary varicose. The so-called secondary varicose is more dangerous here also the deep vein system is being affected.The problem with this issue is that one vein thickens and expands causing a master weak vein, which could be along whole leg length; outwardly this may not be noticed until it is too late. By then, when the varicose is observed the vein could have swollen to at least finger thickness and also coiled and twisted with possibledangerous consequences.

A life-threatening complication in the weak veins is when the blood coagulates creating a blood clot thrombosis which blocks the vein.

While the blood clot is forming, one may not have any feeling, only later does this arise leading to swelling, tension and pain. The leg can discolour and feel hot. When the first signs are felt a physician should be consulted immediately. If the blood clot separates, it can be moved by the normal body functions into both the heart and the lungs, where it can lead to a pulmonary embolism.

With Particularly Frequency: A thrombosis can arise if you are sitting for long periods of time for example ina car, bus, truck, or plane with either crossed legs or where the legs have no room for exercise or movement in order to allow the blood to circulate freely.

The danger is actual getting ill during long range travelling; therefore one should never keep the feet and legs still, but to keep them both moving regularly especially the toes. In addition one should always take significant additional liquid and above all resist the use of sleeping tablets and excessive alcohol especially when flying!

Recommendations:
For preventing the on-set of weak and general vein problems where without any medical aid or device, significant and enhanced movement is required. It may not always be possible in the circumstances to get the type of exercise and body movement which to help increase the blood circulation without some form of medical device.
The general recommendation is usually a compression sock where in unaffected legs and with good vein condition the flow rate can be increased by the conventional compression where the pressure on the leg is exerted from the outside.
Even with good legs the use of conventional compression socks and with the addition of exercise an uncomfortable and unpleasant feeling and can still develop caused by the compression, pressure and restriction of the sock.

Where the veins are damaged and the blood return valves are not working effectively, venous congestions should be avoided by NOT using conventional compression socks.

BEST4FEET¨ 12% Long Silver Socks
Help to end these blood circulation and medical welfare problems by not applying excessive pressure to the legs.
This is done by utilising flexible textile yarn technology and separating the cotton and silver in the sock and therefore using the silver high electrical conductivity.The human body is equipped with many thousands of nerve strands, which end at the surface of the skin. The inside of the foot has 7,000 nerve connections and the body uses these nerves in order to release different electrical signals to the brain, for example pain, stress and comfort.

Silver is the material with the highest conductivity, the 12% silver DVT socks collect these electrical charges, from the surface of the skin and re-distributes these charges to substantially reduce the feeling of heavy legs and discomfort.

By Using Magnetism:
The electrical currents which are present in the human body nerve ends are distributed by the silver fibre and help to create a passive magnetic field.

By forming a passive magnetic field in this case around the leg this activates the blood circulation and leads to a decrease of swelling in the legs and ankles. This helps prevent and avoid the notorious economy DVT syndrome of “Deep Vein Thrombosis” when sitting or standing for long periods.

The same principles apply to long periods of sitting or standing in your everyday occupation and lifestyle.
The 12% silver socks may look like a conventional everyday sock but they can provide both therapeutic and medical benefits and still be very fashionable to wear.

Silver Socks Links
Silver Socks & Long Socks | Silver Socks & long Socks for Diabetics | VITAL Travel
Silver long socks | Diabetic Travel Silver long socks | Footies | FAQ