Your legs can reveal a lot about your overall well-being. Here’s what to watch for:

✅ 1. Poor Circulation

• Signs: Swelling, varicose veins, cramps, heaviness

• Possible causes: Heart issues, venous insufficiency, fluid retention

✅ 2. Fluid Retention

• Signs: Swelling, especially at day’s end or in heat

• Possible causes: Hormones, diet (too much salt/sugar), kidney or lymph issues

✅ 3. Sedentary Lifestyle / Poor Posture

• Signs: Numbness, cramps, chronic pain

• Possible causes: Lack of movement, poor posture, magnesium/potassium deficiency

✅ 4. Hormonal Imbalances

• Signs: PMS-related swelling, heaviness

• Cause: Hormonal shifts (e.g., during menstrual cycle)

✅ 5. Muscle Loss / Sagging

• Causes: Aging, low physical activity, low protein intake

⚠️ Other Symptoms to Watch

• Tingling/Numbness → Could signal diabetes

• Dark spots/skin changes → Possibly liver or circulation problems

• Pale skin or frequent bruises → May suggest vitamin deficiencies

🟢 Tips to Care for Your Legs

• Stay active (walk, swim, do yoga)

• Elevate legs daily

• Hydrate well

• Cut back on salt & sugar

• Use natural oils (e.g., arnica or rosemary) to boost circulation

🦵 Leg Shape Types & What They Indicate:

1. Straight Legs – Normal alignment; even weight distribution, low risk of strain

2. Bowlegs (Genu Varum) – Knees apart; may cause joint stress, linked to rickets or arthritis

3. Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) – Knees touch, ankles don’t; may signal flat feet, hip instability

4. Crossed Legs – Extreme inward rotation; often tied to pelvic tilt or posture issues