The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 20 percent of adults in our country have varicose veins. We often talk about the cosmetic frustrations associated with varicose veins. Sure, the appearance of bulging, ropy veins on the legs can create self-consciousness. Many people with noticeable leg veins avoid wearing certain clothing […]
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It is no secret that smoking can be bad for your health. Doctors warn that smoking has a detrimental effect on our lungs and our heart. Smoking causes our teeth to become stained and also degrades the appearance of the skin. These are well-known disadvantages of an ongoing smoking habit. What may not be so
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If you are one who leans toward Mother Nature when it comes to your general health and wellness, we suspect you’ve at least considered what essential oils can do for you. In recent years, we have entered into a virtual essential oil craze. People are using therapeutic grade oils to unclog their sinuses, reduce their
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Home remedies have existed for much longer than formal medicine. For this reason alone, it makes sense why so many people try at least home remedy for ailments such as the common cold or unsightly veins. Here, we discuss some of the common suggestions for managing varicose veins to explore their merit for reducing symptoms
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Varicose veins are a major problem for many people today. As much as 55% of all women — and a significant number of men — are dealing with varicose veins right now. Varicose veins look like knotty ropes that are straining to emerge from the skin, and they can be both embarrassing and painful. Many
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We tend to assume that varicose veins are visible and will be easy to spot if they develop. In reality, there are thousands of people who routinely experience the symptoms of varicose veins without any outward indication that a vein or veins have lost some of their structural integrity. Are you living with leg fatigue,
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Circulation is a function that we expect to occur naturally and without difficulty. From the moment of life, the body knows how to move blood and fluid through the collection of vessels and organs. As we age, many of us begin to notice changes in the way circulation occurs. Hands and feet may fall asleep,
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Leg cramps are no fun whether they occur on the field or they keep you from a good night’s sleep. If you notice that you are experiencing more frequent leg cramps recently or have been struggling to find ways to decrease the frequency of leg cramps, you may want to consider whether or not varicose
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In Sunny So Cal, we don’t have to think much about conditions like SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Here, the sun shines pretty much all year long. However, there are generally only a handful of months during which the weather heats up to such a degree that we want to be outside, on the coast, feeling
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We like to talk about all of the wonderful aspects of pregnancy, like the sensation of that first kick and the ultimate joy of bringing new life into the world. Sure, there is a bit of a roller coaster ride that occurs over the nine months of pregnancy, but why talk about the low points
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