lots of liquids during the day such as water or a functional herbal tea which could be based on centella, blackcurrant, pineapple, birch and fennel, all plants renowned for their effectiveness in counteracting water retention and capillary fragility. If you also added the natural red vine extract, it would have a protective effect on the blood vessels.

favoring fruits and vegetables. Hippocrates held that food should be our medicine. Fruits such as blueberries, currants and black grapes are rich in anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that act on the walls of the capillary vessels, reinforcing and protecting against the risk that they may break or dilate. Currants, in particular, are useful for relieving swelling and heaviness. Vitamin C also helps counteract inflammation of the vessels and improves blood circulation. In this sense, they recommend citrus fruits, tomatoes and kiwis.

because refined and preserved foods such as canned ones, stock cubes, cured meats and aged cheeses and various sweets are not good for you. Pay attention to excess salt , coffee and alcohol which facilitate dehydration thus favoring water retention.

because regular physical activity , which can be moderate but constant, such as a brisk walk even for half an hour every day, is useful for decreasing superficial venous pressure and facilitating drainage.

placing a pillow under your legs when you rest.

the higher they are, the more likely it is that muscle imbalances will occur while you walk, causing your toe joints and leg muscles to work too hard.

which help blood circulation and the reabsorption of liquids.

to relax the joints for about ten minutes at least a couple of times a week, using rosemary , an aromatic herb which, as Charlemagne said, has a thousand virtues.

choosing the best professionals to perform at least one massage a week , trying at home, in the evening after a shower or bath for at least a quarter of an hour, to massage your legs alone with a refreshing cream or a draining oil, starting from ankles and reaching up to the thighs, trying to apply a little pressure with the fingertips.