One of the best ways to promote optimal vein health is to consume a well-balanced diet filled with vital vitamins and nutrients your body needs to be at its best. Aside from a healthy diet and ample exercise, specific vitamins, such as E, B, C, K and D, have been...
Nearly 23% of US adults have varicose veins. What makes some people more susceptible than others? For one, you might be more likely to get them if you’re female. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, varicose veins affect 22 million...
One of your parents has varicose veins but does this mean you will inherit it? Most cardiovascular conditions have a genetic predisposition but are hereditary factors alone sufficient to cause disease manifestation? Research scientists have proven that varicose veins...
The prevalence of obesity is rising among adults and children in the U.S. According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity affects 42% of adults and 19.3% of children in the U.S. Obesity occurs when the body mass index exceeds 30kg/m2, increasing the risk of...
Summer is around the corner, and it is time again to show your legs in those lovely shorts. Unfortunately, due to the winter season, your skin may be dry and cracking. However, you can prepare your skin and legs again for summer with a few simple techniques. Here are...
Are you afraid of running because of the varicose veins in your legs? Even though running provides enormous health benefits, you may be tempted to stop running because you have varicose veins. Does running make varicose veins worse? With the proper techniques and...
If you find yourself struggling with chronic symptoms such as leg pain, achiness, itchiness, or throbbing due to varicose veins or venous insufficiency, endovenous radiofrequency ablation may be the answer you’re looking for. At Virginia Vein Care, we understand the...
Seeing your veins protrude from your legs, arms or other parts of your body can be completely normal. In fact, most people live with at least a few veins that protrude more than others. Occasionally, bulging veins in the legs are a health issue and indicate a more...
With the cold weather fast upon us, various health conditions and illnesses seem to heighten when the temperature drops each year. You may notice that your varicose or spider veins tend to act up more during the winter months. Although most patients living with...
Blood clotting is an essential part of our standard body functions. It is the body’s way of protecting itself from losing too much blood in the event of a cut, scrape or other injury. The blood clotting process works by releasing specific chemicals near an open wound...
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