With September being Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on this disease as over 8 million Americans suffer from it, and it can be associated with a host of other issues such as heart disease and stroke.
For many people, varicose veins, spider veins and reticular veins are simply a cosmetic concern. For others these vein issues can cause aching pain and discomfort and, in some cases, can lead to more-serious problems. However, with the different types of vein issues out there, how are you supposed to know what’s what?[…]
The standing vs. sitting debate has received a lot of attention recently, primarily due to the advent of the standing desk and some health reports claiming both benefits and warnings. But at the end of the day, how these positions make you feel is most important, especially for your legs.
Varicose, Spider and now Reticular veins. How are you supposed to know what’s what? Or, more importantly, how to get rid of them?
If you or anyone you know has high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease, or if they smoke cigarettes or have a family history of cardiac disease or stroke, then chances are that Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) already has or will touch your life.
Varicose veins can be unsightly and, in some cases, cause health problems, including aches and pains in the affected area. But with treatments, including laser ablation and advanced forms of sclerotherapy, varicose vein removal is a safe and easy procedure. These are some of the most popular procedures that our[…]