Venous disorders such as varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency now bother up to 40% of the American population. Initially, varicose veins are more of an aesthetic concern than a serious health problem, and people affected by this bothersome condition tend to look for natural remedies and herbal supplements before they take the issue to […]
Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT), also known as Endovenous Laser Therapy or Endovenous Ablation, is a revolutionary procedure for treating varicose veins. As opposed to obsolete surgical treatments such as vein stripping, ELT involves no surgery or scarring, it is minimally invasive, with zero downtime and minimum risks. On top of all the benefits, you will […]
If you suffer from vein-related issues such as chronic venous insufficiency or varicose veins, you’ve probably heard of compression stockings or you have been recommended to wear them by your doctor. Compression stockings, despite not being the most attractive piece of clothing, have proven to be very helpful in situations your legs would rather avoid: […]
Compression stockings are an excellent help with many vein-related disorders and their symptoms: Full and heavy legs Swelling and aching Cramps and restlessness Pain and fatigue Varicose and spider veins Edema and lymphedema Post-thrombotic syndrome DVT prevention These are only some of the problems and situations you might face if your vein valves are not […]
Being pregnant and becoming a mom is one the happiest times for most women, and despite potential risks, we would all agree that they’re worth the bundle of joy we will enjoy for the rest of our lives. One of the less pleasant experiences we face during pregnancy is the formation of varicose veins and […]
In our last article we discussed the many benefits of compression stockings – a special kind of elastic hosiery which compresses your legs, supports healthy blood circulation, prevents various vein-related risks and relieves the symptoms. There are 4 different compression levels of these stockings and which is the right one for you mainly depends on […]
The current lifestyle of most of us is not ideal for our veins. Spending more and more time sitting or standing instead of walking and moving around, takes its toll on the condition of our veins. According to estimates, by the age of 40 the majority of Americans have suffered from at least a mild […]
December is a busy month, especially for us women. Shopping for Christmas gifts, getting the Christmas cleaning done, baking cookies, cooking meals and hosting parties – everything we can do to make that Christmas Day even more special than the year before. But now that Christmas is over, here comes the end of December and […]