Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is an issue that affects about 40 percent of the US population. It's often overlooked by healthcare providers. It can present itself as other venous disorders. Read on to learn more about this disease and your...
One in three Americans over the age of 45 have some form of vein disease. Many are unaware, while others view the symptoms as minor; however, vein disease must be taken seriously due to the veins' integral role in blood supply and flow. What is Vein Disease The body's...
Venous ulcers affect around 2% of Americans 65 and older and around 1% of the total population. What are venous ulcers? They are open sores that develop when the veins in the legs are not pushing the blood back up to your heart like they normally would....
Do you have swollen ankles? If you do, you'll know how annoying they can be! From struggling to get into your favorite shoes to the discomfort you can experience, it's definitely not a fun experience. But where did they come from? Why is everyone else walking...
There are many discussions around treatments for varicose veins, and most of them don't work. The average American adult sits for 6 and a half hours every day. Causing blood circulation to slow down and increasing your chances of developing varicose...
Did you know that your diet can impact your varicose veins? It's true. What you eat could either make your varicose veins better or worse. When it comes to vein health, prioritizing a healthy diet is crucial. Let's look at what foods have a negative impact on your...
How many times have you noticed spider or varicose veins and simply ignored them? Many people deal with those web-like or swollen veins in their legs (around 20 to 45 percent, to be exact) and consider them merely an inconvenience. But what if...
Did you know that arthritis and other conditions involving joint pain are the number one cause of disability claims in the United States? With millions of adults suffering from this type of pain, it is important to identify causes, as well as solutions for...
Were you recently diagnosed with varicose veins? Are you wondering what you can do to improve your situation? For better or worse, what we eat affects our overall health. Good nutrition is a vital component for any plan to improve vein health. In this article,...