Your legs have been swelling and you’ve been told to try compression stockings, or socks. After getting them home, you find it extremely difficult to put them on your legs. You might be thinking that they are the wrong size. After checking with your doctor and the store, you find that they are the correct […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Travel can be dangerous. There are accidents, thefts and vandalism to worry about. But, did you ever consider that your health could be at risk due to travel? Physicians warn that blood clots are a health issue when traveling for more than four hours by car, boat, plane or train. Sitting in one position for […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...As we age due to heredity, sun exposure, pregnancy, hormonal changes, taking birth control pills, excessive standing or sitting for long periods of time, obesity, tight clothing, and even constipation, sometimes our veins weaken. When veins do not open normally and allow blood flow, the blood can back up, causing swelling. In smaller veins this […]
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