varicose veins

Common habits that cause varicose veins

Varicose veins are those unsightly blue veins that run up and down your leg. As you age, you may notice more and more of them developing. Although they’re not usually dangerous, they are embarrassing and prevent you from wearing shorts or skirts. There are many causes of varicose veins including genetics, age, and even pregnancy. ...click here to read more

Are your unsightly veins dangerous?

With warmer weather, many of us are showing off our legs by wearing shorts or skirts. But those of you whose legs are covered with blue veins (varicose veins) may be shying away from showing off your legs. Aside from being hard to look at, varicose veins can cause symptoms including itchiness, heaviness, fatigue, and ...click here to read more

Varicose veins update: Causes, natural treatment, essential oils

Varicose veins are spider-like branches of blood vessels commonly found in the lower extremities. More than 40 million people in the United States currently suffer from varicose veins. Despite not having any negative health consequences, these veins are often deemed unsightly. To give you a better understanding of this relatively benign condition, we have rounded ...click here to read more

Simple trick improves circulation

Circulation problems do not present symptoms right away. It may start really slow and inconspicuously. Perhaps you stand on your feet all day and all of a sudden start noticing a painful spot just behind your knee. Or, you’ve been sitting for long hours and you can feel your veins swell. Whatever the case, varicose ...click here to read more

If you have varicose veins, don’t do this.

Everyone knows about varicose veins and everyone dreads them. Aside from the obvious aesthetic concern—bluish, unsightly, bulging veins aren’t particularly attractive—varicose veins spell discomfort, pain, and even dangerous health hazards like blood clots, ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis. The symptoms of varicosis extend beyond the visual symptoms. Patients commonly report itchiness, fatigue, swelling, and discomfort. ...click here to read more

Eliminate Your Varicose Veins (In Time For Summer!) with these 5 Natural Remedies

Summer is almost here, and hot weather makes us want to reach for bright summery dresses, light fluttery skirts and cool comfortable shorts! However, for the 36 percent of women who suffer with varicose veins, these clothing options often stay regretfully in the closet. Although there are medical treatments for the elimination of varicose veins, ...click here to read more