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 […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...When most of us hear the word “Restless Leg Syndrome” we think of lying there at night trying to go to sleep with our leg or legs twitching involuntarily. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is believed to affect more than 10 million adults in the United States. While it may be […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...How to Ward Off Varicose Veins the Healthy Way Varicose veins are unsightly and not to mention, very painful. Just to get an idea, for many it hurts to sit, stand and walk. Solutions are surgery, compression stockings, sclerotherapy and/or constant medication throughout your life. Before you start to panic, you should know that eating healthy […]
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