Now more than ever it is crucial to try and maintain your health when working from home. While there are certain benefits that come from working from the comfort of your own home, many people are finding it harder to get outside for exercise and this can lead to many negative health implications. We have […]
How do Weather Changes Affect Varicose Veins?
You may be surprised to learn the effects that rapid weather changes can have on your varicose veins. Whether your venous symptoms change in the heat or cold, the explanation can be rationalized through weather impacts. How does heat affect varicose veins? Heat can have a negative effect on varicose veins, which explains why […]
Does Yoga Help Varicose Vein Symptoms?
The practice of yoga is a common exercise used to relieve stress and clear the mind. It is also an extremely beneficial exercise to manage varicose veins. While yoga does not treat varicose veins, it can aid significantly in reducing many of the symptoms associated with this venous disease. Yoga helps to alleviate certain varicose […]
Can running worsen varicose vein symptoms?
A common myth about varicose veins is that running will worsen your symptoms, and this is simply not true. In addition to the many cardiovascular benefits of running, it is a safe, and advantageous activity for your venous health. It’s time to start running! Running is an exercise that promotes healthy circulation in your […]
Why does wearing compression stockings help with my veins?
You may have heard that wearing compression stockings will help to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with varicose veins. You may have even seen many of your favorite athletes wearing them, but have you ever wondered why wearing compression stockings helps? Benefits of wearing compression stockings Compression stockings can be worn to minimize […]
Why do my legs ache more at night?
Do you notice your varicose vein symptoms getting worse towards the end of the day? As you are trying to sleep you may feel excruciatingly painful cramping and soreness in your lower extremities. This is due to the presence of varicose veins. Symptoms of varicose veins in the legs: Cramping Swelling Heaviness Aches and pains […]
Can Varicose Veins Burst?
You may wonder if the bulging veins in your legs can instantly pop, and the answer to that question is yes, but the likelihood of that happening is slim. In very severe cases of vein disease, your legs may swell up due to the excessive pressure that is being placed on them, causing them […]
The Effect of Caffeine on Varicose Veins
Many people enjoy a fresh cup of coffee first thing in the morning, and often throughout the day as a pick-me-up. For generations caffeine has been a staple used to wake people up. However, this bears the question, can drinking too much caffeine affect your venous health? How Does Coffee Affect Your Health? Caffeine has […]
Can exercise cause Varicose Veins?
Can exercise cause varicose veins? When you begin to develop varicose veins, you may wonder what caused them to appear. In many cases people believe that a certain exercise was the reason that the bulging veins began, this however is false. Read below to debunk this myth. You may be thinking that working out is […]
