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Study Finds Nearly 50% Nurses Have Venous Reflux

By |April, 24, 2020|Categories: Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Study Finds Nearly 50% Nurses Have Venous Reflux

Women in nursing professions are at high risk for developing varicose veins as it requires physical work and prolonged standing. It is well known to vein specialists that individuals with occupations that require long periods of standing [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day with Staying Active, Tips from Dr. Lucas

By |April, 22, 2020|Categories: Questions and Answers, Videos|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Celebrate Earth Day with Staying Active, Tips from Dr. Lucas

Today is earth day.  Watch Dr. Lucas' video on tips to keep healthy during COVID. Dr. Lucas talks about staying healthy during COVID

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Night Cramps Commonly Caused by Varicose Veins

By |April, 21, 2020|Categories: Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Night Cramps Commonly Caused by Varicose Veins

Leg cramps occurring at night (nocturnal leg cramps) are a common symptom of venous disease. In fact, in the San Diego Population Study, leg cramps were the second most common symptom in people with the [...]

  • Thrombophlebitis

Health Risks of Working-From-Home

By |April, 20, 2020|Categories: News, Vein Conditions|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Health Risks of Working-From-Home

Prolonged desk work can increase the risk of blood clots in leg veins. As many Americans are working from home, we have received many calls from patients regarding thrombophlebitis. This is not a new scenario [...]

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Eating for Healthier Veins

By |April, 19, 2020|Categories: News, Questions and Answers, Vein Treatments|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Eating for Healthier Veins

Foods that are rich in flavinoids may improve symptoms of venous disease. Flavonoids help protect plants from environmental toxins and help repair damage. They can be found in a variety of foods, such as fruits and [...]

  • Wendy Williams and Kathy Bates Discuss Lymphedema

Wendy Williams Show Kathy Bates Bring Light to Lymphedema

By |April, 18, 2020|Categories: In the Media, Media, News, Vein Conditions, Vein Treatments|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Wendy Williams Show Kathy Bates Bring Light to Lymphedema

Both Wendy Williams and Kathy Bates Suffer from Lymphedema. This week's Wendy Williams Show host, Wendy Williams discussed her struggles with lymphedema with guest, Kathy Bates who also has lymphedema. They both agreed that lymphedema [...]