October Ambassador: Hedvika Jakešová

Varicose veins affect up to 60% of Czechs, yet we still treat them as a cosmetic issue. Wellness specialist and nutritional therapist Hedvika Jakešová explains why they happen, how to prevent them and what your footwear has to do with it.

Hedvika Jakešová – wellness specialist and nutritional therapist

★ Ambassador of the Month · Wellness specialist

Hedvika Jakešová:
Varicose veins
aren’t just about looks

Why varicose veins develop, how to prevent them and when surgery comes into play. Plus what all-day sitting, standing, compression stockings or heels do to your legs.

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Varicose veins affect up to 60% of Czechs. And yet we mostly talk about them in terms of how our legs look.

Hedvika Jakešová experienced them herself during her second pregnancy and spent a year working closely with a vein clinic. In the new episode of naBOSo mluVÍ, she explains what’s happening in the body when varicose veins develop and what you can do for your veins starting today. Listen before your legs start to ache.

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What you’ll learn

Topics you actually care about

How varicose veins develop

What’s happening in the body when veins stop coping with their job — and why it’s not just a cosmetic issue.

Superficial and deep veins

What the difference is, how varicose veins are diagnosed and what to watch out for.

Prevention for desk jobs and standing jobs

At what age veins tend to start complaining — and what to do if you sit at a computer all day or spend the day on your feet.

Women and pregnancy

Why women are affected most — and how to protect yourself from varicose veins during pregnancy.

Heels, tight shoes and barefoot

How footwear affects venous circulation — and why what you wear on your feet matters more than you might think.

Surgery, habits and compression stockings

Traditional vs laser surgery, three key habits, diet, hydration and compression stockings for travelling.

New · exclusive to naBOSo

Your exact foot size from a mobile photo

Not sure about your size? We’ve launched a brand-new app that calculates the exact length and width of your foot from a single photo.

✓All you need is a phone and a plain A4 sheet of paper

✓Measures both foot length and width

✓Fewer unnecessary returns, less waiting for exchanges

✓Your chances of getting the right fit first time go up dramatically

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We’re developing the app together with you — every bit of feedback helps us make it even more accurate.

Hedvika recommends

Hedvika picked these shoes for colder days

Hedvika talks about how venous circulation is affected by heels, tight footwear or barefoot shoes in the podcast. These are her autumn and winter favourites →

Chelsea

ANGLES ORION Burgundy Varnish

Chelsea boots in patent leather with a subtle sheen look great with jeans for the office as well as a dress for an evening out. Thanks to the elastic sides, you can slip them on in one move — and your feet stay comfortable from morning to night.

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Winter

BE LENKA ArcticEdge mustard

Winter ankle boots for long walks, even on frosty days. A flexible sole and zero drop mean your foot can move naturally — even in winter.

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💡 Our tip

The best shoe is the one that truly fits you and doesn’t pinch anywhere. In every one of our shops, our trained team will measure your feet and help you choose a model that suits your feet. And if you want maximum precision, pop into the Českomoravská shop in Prague — we measure there with a 3D scanner too.

"It pays to pay attention to vein health before your legs start to hurt."

— naBOSo mluVÍ podcast with Hedvika Jakešová