People affected by poor leg circulation can experience difficulty walking short distances and completing basic tasks. Swelling from fluid retention can cause discomfort and make the extremities hard to use. When passages become blocked or narrowed, blood is unable to…
As one of the most common diseases in the United States, it is likely that most of us will be impacted by a venous disease in some way. One in every two adults over the age of 50 is effected…
Spider veins are enlarged red or blue blood vessels that form a branching or web pattern, typically somewhere on the legs. These patterns are visible because these blood vessels live very close to the skin’s surface. Spider veins are usually…
Giving birth demands a lot of our bodies and many first time mothers fail to take care of themselves, putting the needs of their new child first. Postpartum care can often be very important in preventing serious physical and mental…
The circulation system is responsible for sending blood, nutrients, and most importantly oxygen, throughout your body. Good blood circulation is critical to maintaining a healthy body. The heart pumps blood to the various areas of our bodies carrying vital nutrients…
Spider Veins are ugly clusters of red, blue or purple veins that appear on thighs, calves, and ankles. Although usually harmless they can sometimes cause aching, burning or pain, especially when you’ve been standing for long periods. Factors that…
Spider Veins and Varicose Veins are unattractive and can be painful. That tired achy feeling you get in your legs can sap your energy and keep you from going out and getting exercise. However exercise is exactly what is needed…
Varicose veins aren’t pretty but they’re a fact of life – one in three of us will suffer from them. Even the ancient Greeks used compression bandages as a varicose vein treatment. What are Varicose Veins? Arteries carry blood from…
Treatment options for varicose veins has improved in recent years. Treatments are now less invasive such as varicose vein laser surgery; sclerotherapy spider vein treatment (Sclerotherapy is a technique, which involves the use of a very fine needle to inject a…
Varicose veins are thick, bulgy veins seen on the surface of the skin found on the legs, back of the calves, thighs, and inside of the leg. Though you can be genetically predisposed to spider and varicose veins, they do…
