Compression stockings are made of elastic material that squeezes the leg. This squeezing effect puts pressure on the layers of tissue under your skin, which forces fluid back into the capillaries. Also, by compressing your legs, it can prevent blood from pooling into your legs, which can cause swelling and pain. Your doctor may have […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Travel can be dangerous. There are accidents, thefts and vandalism to worry about. But, did you ever consider that your health could be at risk due to travel? Physicians warn that blood clots are a health issue when traveling for more than four hours by car, boat, plane or train. Sitting in one position for […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...As we age due to heredity, sun exposure, pregnancy, hormonal changes, taking birth control pills, excessive standing or sitting for long periods of time, obesity, tight clothing, and even constipation, sometimes our veins weaken. When veins do not open normally and allow blood flow, the blood can back up, causing swelling. In smaller veins this […]
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