The return of another sizzling summer makes us expose more skin due to the heat and fashion trends. A prime season and reason to make sure our body appears at its finest!

In the coming hot months we tend to show off more of our body, be it because we go to the beach, wear lighter and shorter clothing or just want to flaunt a good tan. However the heat of our scorching summer also brings along a number of unpleasant factors that make many of us suffer.

One of the many problems quite a few people face due to the unbearable heat is suffering from heavy legs and the unwanted appearance of veins. This causes feet and calves to become swollen, often accompanied by a dull ache made worse by prolonged standing. This is when one has to also deal with hiding the unsightly and even embarrassing varicose veins and spider veins on the legs.

Several surgical procedures can be used to treat heavy legs and the unwanted appearance of veins. However, self-medication is a recommended prevention for most people with veins that aren't causing more serious problems. Self-medication can relieve symptoms and slow down the progress of broken veins.

Vein problems can be controlled and prevented from getting worse by making use of natural remedies that work both internally and externally, as to give total effect on improving the overall appearance of the legs. A supplement containing phyto-extracts including Red Vine, acts as an antioxidant and also strengthens and stabilises the collagen tissues and capillaries. Red Vine extract has astringent and anti-inflammatory qualities that treat fragile capillaries, varicose veins and contusions.

Unlike other supplements, the “Venalta” range consists of the Venalta Syrup, Venalta Capsules, Venalta Ampoules, Venalta Patches and Venalta Gel. The range has been specifically extended to provide both internal and external action to the legs.

Alta Care Laboratoires – Paris do not dilute its syrups with water, thus the active ingredients are stronger and therefore give better effective results. Since hormonal changes sometimes are the underlying cause of vein problems and so play a role in the development of veins, Venalta Syrup contains extra ingredients of soya and dioscorea that restore equilibrium of imbalances typically found in women. The Venalta Syrup has a very pleasant taste of sugar free honey and sugar free cranberry juice.

The Venalta Range is available in pharmacies in Malta and Gozo.