Venotonics are widely used drugs for heavy legs; But the Haute Autorité de Santé judged their medical serviceto be insufficient in 2001, and they were completely de-reimbursed in 2008. They relieve symptoms — but they don't treat venous disease. Here's what it means for you.
Balneotherapy and venous insufficiency : how water relieves your heavy legs
Can balneotherapy really relieve heavy legs related to venous insufficiency? Yes — and more and more patients are experiencing it. In a bath, shower or during a spa treatment, water acts as a real therapeutic tool on venous circulation.
Osteoarthritis of the knee and alternative medicines: how effective are they?
The treatments recommended by experts to relieve osteoarthritis of the knee include analgesics (painkillers) and anti-inflammatories, physiotherapy, physical exercise and weight loss. In addition to these measures, alternative medicines can also be beneficial and are widely used.
