Varicose veins are a troubling, unpleasant problem that can affect both men and women. This book includes all the evidence for and against the most popular natural therapies used to treat varicose veins, including horse chestnut, grape seed extract (OPCs), oxerutin, gotu kola, and others. You also find out about the advantages and disadvantages of surgery, a popular conventional treatment for varicose veins. The Natural Pharmacist: Everything You Need to Know About Varicose Veins also covers effective lifestyle changes to reduce varicose veins, including special exercises, elastic support, weight control, and leg elevation.