We have all heard people say that being overweight is bad for your health, but I am not sure that most of us realize just how dangerous it is to your circulatory system. Carrying around a lot of extra weight can play a significant role in the development of venous reflux disease in the legs. […]
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Is there a link? There is indeed. Varicose veins are caused by Venous Hypertension (high blood pressure inside of the veins themselves). Inside of every vein are one way valves that help the blood flow towards the heart. The act of walking helps to pump blood from our feet up through our leg […]
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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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