Now that summer is here, you probably find yourself enjoying many outdoor activities. Summertime parties, camping, hiking and sun bathing are all popular in the southwest Florida region. Since you are wearing shorts more often in the increasing heat, have you noticed an increase in varicose veins? Varicose veins are caused by venous insufficiency where […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...No. Treating your varicose veins with heat therapy should actually be avoided. Heat makes the veins swell. Blood then begins to pool in the affected varicose veins, causing pain or discomfort. That is why when the weather becomes hot, you will notice an increase in pressure within your veins. Here are some things that you […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Raynaud’s disease occurs when there is not enough blood flow to the extremities such as the fingers and toes. The skin turns white or blue due to the lack of oxygenated blood and then feels numb. This, thankfully, last only for a brief amount of time. Most of us have this occur when exposed to […]
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