What Can Happen if You Fail to Treat Varicose Veins? About one-fourth of society is diagnosed with varicose veins at some point in their lifetime. Typically found on the legs and thighs, they can cause pain, itchiness, swelling and a general feeling of heaviness,...
How to Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy Many women develop (or experience worsening) varicose veins during pregnancy. Though they can itch and hurt, they’re generally harmless and often resolve postpartum. Treatment, if needed, can often be postponed until...
3 Important Vitamins for Better Blood Flow Do you live with varicose veins that cause you pain, itchiness, redness and swelling? Aside from their common symptoms, they can account for various cosmetic concerns. The good news is that there are vital vitamins you can...
Nearly 25% of people live with varicose or spider veins. Found on the body but mostly on the lower extremities, they can cause pain, itching, redness and swelling. Aside from their common symptoms, they account for various cosmetic concerns with patients of all ages....
If you’re looking for a safe and effective way to eliminate painful, ropy varicose veins, then you’ve probably come across several treatment options during your research. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a new, minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided technique that...
Yoga combines physical poses, concentration, and deep breathing that helps quiet the mind and strengthen the body. It also improves circulation by bringing more oxygenated blood to the organs and tissues. While it’s not a cure, yoga can help slow the progression and...
Movement is essential for health. Physical activity and exercise can not only protect blood vessel, heart, and lung health, but it can also support overall longevity. If you’re like many Americans, the events over the last 20 months have led to a change in your daily...
Winter is here, and while you may be content to bundle up on the sofa with a blanket and a good book, limited physical activity can negatively affect your vein health. Inactivity slows the movement of blood through the veins and can contribute to or worsen your...
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can come with a fair share of unpleasant symptoms, like morning sickness and nausea. Pregnancy also increases a woman’s risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a preventable medical condition that occurs when a blood...
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when there is a long-term problem with the valves inside the veins. Vein valves are tiny, one-way flaps inside the vein that keep blood moving back toward the heart. When these valves become weakened or damaged because of...
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