Let me pre-amble this article with a statement I have made at least a couple of times in other health-related articles of recent vintage. We are all unique individuals, each chemically different from one another, even though many of us are close enough to another that we can generally 'group' ourselves into several 'similar groupings'. Therefore, what works well for one person will probably work...

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves. Varicose veins are common. They mostly affect women. Varicose veins are also called varicosity and varicosis. In severe cases, varicose veins can lead to skin changes resulting in eczema, pigmentation, and ulceration or bleeding. A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood low in...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that can occur anywhere a vein is close to skin, but they occur most often in the legs. Faulty valves in the veins and weakened and stretched vein walls cause varicose veins to develop. The laser light heats only the blood and vessel," says Dr. Angle. "The heat kills the cells lining the vein and seals the vein closed." During this outpatient...

Do you suffer with cold hands or cold feet even in the middle of summer? If yes, then you might be a victim of poor circulation without even realising it. But don't worry,help is here. Read on to find out how to improve your circulation the natural way using magnetic therapy. Poor circulation may be an indication of a heart disorder. High blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, varicose veins,...

If you suffer from heavy legs, take a look at how you spend your typical day. People who spend the majority of their day either just sitting down, or just standing up tend to suffer from heavy legs and feet. Besides from painful legs and feet, long intervals of sitting or standing can also lead to unsightly spider and varicose veins. Prevention is always better than cure. If it is possible,...