Yoga has become extremely popular within the last few decades as a form of both physical and mental exercise. Whether you opt for gentle yoga and meditation, focus on alignment with Iyengar yoga, or a little bit more flow with Vinyasa, ultimately you want to center your body and create balance between strength and flexibility. […]
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a dangerous condition that now affects as many as 900,000 people in the US each year. DVT is a blood clot which forms in the deep veins of your body, typically in lower extremities, and it blocks healthy blood circulation. If left untreated, the clot can break off and […]
As more and more people are experiencing vein-related disorders, such as chronic venous insufficiency, varicose and spider veins, natural remedies, creams and herbal supplements become more popular as an alternative to vein removal surgery, laser therapy and sclerotherapy. Especially when the symptoms of venous disorders are fairly mild, people tend to look for over-the-counter products […]
Varicose and spider veins, as well as chronic venous insufficiency, are now becoming one of the most chronic conditions in America – up to 50% of all Americans have experienced some symptoms of vein-related disorders. There are various factors that contribute to the development of varicose veins, such as heredity, increasing age, hormonal changes, prolonged […]
Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, are spider web looking veins which typically affect the face and legs, but theoretically can develop anywhere on the body. These groups of small blood vessels can be seen very close to the surface of the skin and the cause behind their formation is not perfectly clear. In most cases, […]
Healthy diet is a very important factor in the treatment and prevention of varicose veins. Over 33% of American adult population are currently considered obese, so it’s not surprising that up to 25 million experience venous disorders, such as varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, as excessive weight negatively affects your veins and arteries. Part […]
If you thought regular varicose veins are the worst thing that could have happened to your legs, think again. Varicose veins are a chronic venous condition, caused by poorly functioning vein valves and weak vein walls, whose bothersome symptoms often involve swollen, rope-like veins, heavy calves and swollen ankles. Poor blood circulation results in blood […]
Varicose and spider veins, as well as chronic venous insufficiency, are now becoming one of the most chronic conditions in America – up to 50% of all Americans have experienced some symptoms of vein-related disorders. There are various factors that contribute to the development of varicose veins, such as heredity, increasing age, hormonal changes, prolonged […]
A port wine stain, also known as Nevus Flammeus, is a birthmark associated with a capillary malformation. It is typically present at birth, but in some cases it can also develop later on. Characterized by a large, incoherent shape and dark red color, the blood vessels in a port wine stain remain wide and can […]
Varicose and spider veins, as well as other vein-related disorders such as chronic venous insufficiency affect up to 50% of the American population, which makes it one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. Although at the beginning varicose and spider veins are mainly a cosmetic concern, with time they can develop […]