Vein Health: 5 Exercises for 65+ It’s no secret that as people age, they’re more likely to develop varicose veins in their legs and feet. That’s why eating a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco, and breaking up long periods of sitting are so
By Kara Heer What are your carotid arteries and what do they do? Your carotid arteries are the major blood vessels that deliver blood to your brain. One carotid artery is located on each side of your neck. When your doctor puts
By Kara Heer What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and How it Helps Heal Wounds Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy involves treating patients with 100% oxygen (O2) at elevated atmospheric pressures in a specially designed chamber. The chambers are about 3 feet in diameter
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) refers to disorders that take place when injury, irritation, or compression affect the nerves and/or blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the area of the lower neck and upper chest area. It gets
When it comes to living a healthy life for years to come, taking care of your heart matters. After all, in the U.S. alone, more than 30 million people have heart disease, making it the leading cause of death for both men
Authored by: Erika Bynon Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is serious chronic disease that occurs as a result of plaque build-up or narrowing arteries, typically in the legs and arms. Plaque build-up occurs due to atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries from
Varicose veins are quite common in legs and feet and often present as blue, rope-like vessels under the skin. Typically caused by reflux from valves not working properly, this reversal or pooling of blood is often painful for patients leading to heaviness,
Signs and symptoms commonly associated with pelvic venous disorders: Pelvic pain and heaviness Pain around the time of menses Backache Depression Fatigue Unusual varicose veins around the vulva, buttocks and in between the legs Swelling of the labia Tenderness of the abdomen
Authored by: Kailey Stiles, OMS III What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon, also known as Raynaud Syndrome, is an exaggerated response to a normal physiologic process. This means that the body reacts as it is supposed to, but in an exaggerated way.
Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged blood vessels due to faulty valves in your veins. While this is not a serious condition, many people find varicose veins uncomfortable and not aesthetically pleasing to look at. Veins normally have one-way valves that prevent blood
