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...
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...
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,...
So another year has rolled around and you've avoided wearing those pretty dresses or shorts as much as possible. Varicose veins affect a lot of people, and while they're not generally harmful, they can be a confidence killer and may painfully flare up in winter. ...
When you're young, no one tells you that one day your veins will stretch out due to pools of blood in your legs. Most adults are frighteningly unprepared for the aging process. Aging is a natural part of human life. However, that doesn't mean there are some...
Like so many chronic conditions, varicose veins may be in your genes. If a parent, grandparent, or other close family member has varicose veins, your odds of developing those enlarged, painful veins on your legs greatly increases. Heredity & Varicose Veins It’s...