The Circulatory System: The Importance Of Healthy Veins

Arteries, blood vessels and veins are all part of the circulatory system. Your circulatory system assists with the delivery of blood throughout your body. The nutrients and oxygen contained in the blood must be distributed amongst every cell and organ.

The Importance of Healthy Veins

Keeping your veins healthy is essential because without proper blood circulation, the body is unable to function. Therefore, taking steps to avoid and/or address vein problems can help you achieve optimal health. Maintaining the health of your veins is possible through diet and exercise. If you are already experiencing vein problems, Dr. Charles Dietzek of New Jersey’s Vein and Vascular Institute can help. He specializes in treating issues related to the veins.

Factors That Influence Blood Circulation

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are large, bulging vessels that look like cords beneath the skin. They can be purple, red, blue or pink. If you are experiencing pain itching and/or aching in your leg(s), you may have varicose veins. This condition is hereditary, but it can also be caused by pregnancy, gender and/or spending a lot of time on your feet.

Varicose veins occur when the walls within the veins become weak and stiff. The flaps responsible for keeping the blood within the veins as they flow toward the heart also become weak: This causes the blood to backflow and pool in the legs.

Spider Veins

Spider veins and varicose veins are not one in the same. While varicose veins are large and cordlike, spider veins are very small and rest closer to the skin’s surface. They may be blue, red or purple and they usually appear on the face, or the legs.

How to Keep Your Veins Healthy

One of the best ways to improve your vein health is to eat a proper diet that