Drinking plenty of fluids also helps blood flow more easily through the body. At the same time, it helps drain tissues, although this may seem contradictory at first. The ideal is to drink mineral water and infusions. It is best to avoid alcohol. Especially when it is hot, there is a risk of causing circulatory problems.
Tip 6: Eat lightly
Avoid heavy, high-calorie meals, as they unnecessarily overload the body with heat and thus also the legs and feet. The ideal in high temperatures is to eat light whole foods with lots of fruits and vegetables.
Tip 7: Comfortable shoes, or no shoes
Flat, comfortable shoes relieve leg veins in hot weather, unlike high-heeled shoes. René Graber also advises taking off your shoes more frequently during the day and walking barefoot. You can start the day by walking barefoot in the morning, when there is still dew on the garden grass. “Then simply remove the mist and let your feet dry naturally,” says Graber.
If nothing works, compression stockings can be a good remedy, even if they are not necessarily comfortable. In fact, stockings put pressure on the veins and thus help move blood from the legs towards the heart. “But compression stockings should only be a last resort in hot weather,” says Leila Bruno.
