Posted January 16th, 2017
Ever watch Olympic weightlifters, see their bulging veins and look down at your legs while you’re sitting on the couch and see the same bulging veins? Obviously, there has to be a difference, right? They’re lifting ten times their weight and while you may work out, you’re definitely not...
Read MorePosted January 5th, 2017
Vein disease is something most people just see on really long infomercials trying to sell some product to get rid of it. Lotions, lasers, clinics, they’ll try to sell it all in either the most mundane voice over or by someone is way too excited about it. Varicose veins,...
Read MorePosted December 22nd, 2016
Traditionally, with age comes a release of the classic signs of attractiveness like wrinkle-free arms, mole-free faces, and varicose-vein-free legs. But in spite of being associated with aging women, varicose veins are far from being a classic sign of aging beauty. While often seen as a primarily cosmetic concern...
Read MorePosted November 29th, 2016
Why Sclerotherapy May be Your Best Option Sclerotherapy is a proven medical procedure which has been used since the 1930s to eliminate spider veins and varicose veins. It is a quick and simple procedure with a proven success rate. If you have irritating varicose veins, sclerotherapy may be the...
Read MorePosted October 7th, 2016
Bulging veins are a common symptom of several conditions such as pregnancy, thrombophlebitis, and old age. They often come in the form of varicose veins and spider veins and usually appear in the legs. These veins can be swollen, distorted, dilated, and discolored. Causes Healthy veins have valves that...
Read MorePosted September 23rd, 2016
Simply put, varicose veins are enlarged veins that occur when blood stops flowing backwards. Myth: If You Have Them, You Can Tell It is commonly believed that varicose veins are very obvious, and are easily seen at the surface of your skin. However, these veins go far back into...
Read MorePosted August 22nd, 2016
Varicose veins are defective veins that often appear bulgy and discolored. They are typically treated through minimally invasive procedures such as endovenous thermal ablation or other closure systems. In minor cases, however, varicose veins can sometimes be treated at home. Keep in mind that at-home treatments are only advisable...
Read MorePosted July 26th, 2016
The carotid arteries are much like the coronary arteries, in that they carry blood to a vital organ. Coronary arteries carry blood to the heart, carotid arteries make sure the brain is getting its adequate blood supply. The health of your arteries is crucial in all aspects and must...
Read MorePosted July 15th, 2016
While many people have probably heard of varicose veins and spider veins, fewer may be familiar with reticular veins. They are the middle child of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). They are smaller than varicose veins—roughly 2mm in diameter. They also do not protrude above the skin like varicose veins....
Read MorePosted June 23rd, 2016
Similar to varicose veins, spider veins are slightly enlarged veins that appear either blue or red. They are close to the surface of the skin and often form a web or branching pattern with short jagged lines. They commonly occur on the legs and face and can cover either...
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