Healthy Diet Tips for Healthy Veins

You know that exercise and stress play a big part in your vein health but did you also know that your diet is another major factor? A healthy diet can work wonders if you’re seeing symptoms of vein disease. Find out what you should – and shouldn’t – be eating to keep your veins healthy!  [Read more…]

Manage Your Stress for Better Vein Health

You’ve probably heard that stress can put a serious strain on your health. Did you know that chronic stress can affect your veins? The more you manage your stress, the better chance you have of managing your vein health.  [Read more…]

Connecting Vein Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome

There is a strong similarity between Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) symptoms and vein disease symptoms. Both illnesses can have a serious impact on your life. Seeking treatment for vein disease can also help with many of the causes of Restless Leg Syndrome and help improve your health.

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Safe Exercises for Varicose Veins

If you have an active lifestyle, varicose veins can slow you down. What can you do when you don’t want to cut exercise out of your life but you also want to keep your varicose veins from getting worse? Here are some safe exercises for people with varicose or spider veins: [Read more…]

What Causes Vein Disease?

One in three Americans over 45 suffer from some form of vein disease. As you age, the potential for developing vein disease increases due to veins weakening. If you find that you suffer from any vein complications such as varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous disease, or any other types of vein disease, you might wonder what causes vein disease, or how you might have prevented it.  [Read more…]

5 Tips to Fight Varicose Veins

Those veins on your legs, feet, and thighs might make you self-conscious, but they aren’t just aesthetic. Varicose veins are enlarged veins caused by increased pressure, most often seen in lower parts of the body. Some diagnoses may not be painful, while some people may experience aching pain and discomfort. There are simple, everyday habits you can practice to delay or reduce the onset of varicose veins. [Read more…]

When Should You Consult a Vein Specialist?

Veins are essential to bodily health and function, which is why it’s important to stay on top of any vein problems.  There are a variety of reasons that you may want to seek a vein specialist for your veins, but it can be difficult to know exactly when to consult with a professional.  [Read more…]

Identify and Treat Venous Leg Ulcers

Identify and Treat Venous Leg Ulcers

Venous leg ulcers are the most common form of ulcers affecting the lower extremities. They represent severe venous disease and can be the end-stage of chronic venous insufficiency. Venous ulcers occur most commonly at the ankles and involve an open wound, as well. [Read more…]

Athletes Get Varicose Veins, Too

Athletes Get Varicose Veins, Too

Varicose veins can affect anyone. Exercise can combat circulatory and venous issues but hereditary predispositions may still override preventative measures. Almost 50 percent of patients have a family history of the condition. If you’re an athlete looking to reduce the swelling and regain competitive form, we have some useful tips to keep you performing your best. [Read more…]

Be Aware of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Be Aware of Deep Vein Thrombosis

What is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

A thrombus is a medical term for a blood clot and when one develops in one or more of the deep veins in your body, you get deep vein thrombosis. DVT most often occurs in the leg and can cause leg pain or swelling, but it also can occur with no symptoms — one of the reasons it is so dangerous.  [Read more…]

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