Bikram Yoga and Varicose Veins

Updated on: November 28, 2018
varicose_veins_yoga_vein_blog_Feb2009.jpg It has long been known that yoga has many benefits for preventing varicose veins and maintaining vein health. However, some yogi's are saying that Bikram Yoga may be the new hit craze for people looking to increase activity with the hopes of preventing gnarled and ropy varicose veins. Bikram Yoga is done in a hot sauna-like room. The Bikram lovers are saying that it is a great protocol for prevention. So the next time you are doing that headstand or downward dog, keep in mind that you are helping your veins. Yoga and the heat are said to increase the blood flow through your veins. We develop venous disease when our blood flow is restricted and limited. So go to LuLu Lemon grab some yoga clothes, enroll in the best Bikram class and channel your inner yogi ��� all the while keep in mind you're taking care of legs and veins.
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