Take heart; within three months of childbirth, the majority of all kinds of varicose veins (along with varicose veins on the legs, we are also talking about hemorrhoids and varicosities of the vulva and labia), are either, gone, going, getting better, or changing for the better! Meanwhile, just remember to take just a little time each [...]

On the face of it this is a good question since it would certainly appear as though we could be contributing to poor blood circulation by crossing our legs, thereby crimping the blood flow. As we already know, efficient circulation really depends on our leg muscles fighting gravity by pushing spent blood upwards, towards the [...]

Today, St John’s Wort is used to treat depression and anxiety with good effect on many people. It is always wise to check with your doctor before beginning taking the herb, especially if there are other prescription drugs or other herbs already being taken. Especially for those people who sunburn easily or are wary of sun exposure, [...]

When you seek medical attention for your suspected varicose vein you will have a physical examination, answer questions regarding your symptoms and most likely will have x-rays or ultrasound images taken in order to determine the cause and level of severity of your vein issue. You may be referred to a specialist (dermatologist, surgeon, or [...]

Gravity, you can't get away from it and it can make it tough for veins to do their job. The veins in your legs need to push blood up your legs and to your heart. Gravity makes this difficult because gravity pushes things down. In order to help your veins fight against gravity you need [...]

Well. I think we’ve been more than patient about this lamentable situation wherein nobody is selling us air cars yet. I’ll be content with my Roomba instead of a robot-maid since commercial technology tells me it’s doing the best it can.

Hemorrhoids can be a genetic predisposition, but can also be caused by weight gain that puts more load and strain to the requisite parts, fatty, salty, unhealthy diets, constipation and straining at stool among others. Hemorrhoids can bring on bouts of pain, pruritis (itching), and bleeding. Sometimes, surgery is the only cure, but in researching this article, [...]

First, what are we dealing with? Well, we know that veins are actually very thin-walled vessels that carry the spent or impure blood back to the heart to be replenished. Within the veins are tiny valves that help to regulate the flow of the blood. When these veins become enlarged, swollen, thickened, or dilated we [...]

Spider veins are aptly named, as the tiny, damaged capillaries do resemble spiders. They are caused by the backflow of blood to the tiny veins and capillaries. If these appear in conjunction with varicose veins, their treatment, by itself, is considered inappropriate, as it is not addressing the underlying problem. They can be a red or purplish color, [...]

Many people have veins lying just below the skin which are visibly swollen and distorted. These veins are usually in the lower legs and are known as varicose veins. They can also be found in other parts of the body such as the rectum and the lower part of the oesophagus.