More Exercises for Vein Health Bicycling exercises for vein health are easy and fun to do. Bicycling, even if it is on a stationary bike strengthens your calf muscles, thereby helping pump blood out of your legs and keeping it flowing back toward your heart. Here in Grand Junction where biking is a favorite local…
Maintaining a healthy weight is vital to your vein health. That way, you won’t need to worry so much about creating extra strain on your veins. In this series, we will explore the best exercises for vein health. You are bound to find something that you will enjoy doing to keep your vascular system–and the…
Most people think of athletes as immune to common health problems. But if Michael Phelps can have asthma and Billie Jean King can have Type 2 diabetes, then athletes can have varicose veins, as well. Because of the genetic component, if varicose veins are in an athlete’s family, there is a good chance that they…
Fame, wealth, and celebrity don’t exempt people from experiencing common health conditions, like varicose veins. Several well-known actresses have dealt with swollen, painful leg veins — all with the glare of the spotlight upon them. While they certainly could have hidden their condition, these women took action and treated their varicose veins and shared their…
Not everyone gets varicose veins. Some people just happen to be more prone to them. Symptoms of varicose veins You may have varicose veins if you have one or more of the following symptoms: Blue or purplish veins Bulging and twisted veins Leg veins that look like cords Legs that feel tired or heavy Muscles…
If you have varicose veins, you already know first hand about uncomfortable symptoms of pain, swelling, cramping, heaviness, and itching, as well as the bulging (and sometimes unsightly gnarls of blue and purple) veins on the legs and feet. What you might not realize is that varicose veins hint at deeper issues with your vascular…
Yes, it is possible to improve your veins and even decrease the chance that you’ll develop varicose veins. If you already have varicose veins, you can even lessen their severity and keep them from developing into an even more complicated condition. Improving your veins boils down to two things–proper blood flow and circulation. Here are…
Is Varicose Eczema Serious? Yes, varicose eczema is serious, since it is a warning sign that the skin is being damaged by inflammation. If neglected and left untreated, varicose eczema will inevitably lead to a painful leg ulcer or worse. Initial Stages Varicose eczema may come and go. If you are healthy with a good…
What should you do if you have varicose eczema? First and foremost, you should seek a medical opinion, preferably from a vein specialist. Varicose eczema is considered to be a serious medical condition. You have time to seek proper medical treatment, as it is not urgent–just don’t put it off too long. What are the…
What is Varicose Eczema? Varicose Eczema is an inflamed area of skin on the leg, with distinct color and texture changes. It is caused by a fault in the function of the veins under the skin called superficial venous reflux. It may also be caused by a problem in the deep veins following a deep…
