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Q&A: Exercise for Varicose Veins
Question: I want to know which exercises work best since my EVLT treatment did not get me the good results that I expected. Answer: Ones ability to exercise, and the types of exercise a person can complete, varies greatly. Speaking in generalities, exercise that benefits lower extremity venous health does not have to be significantly…
Read MoreQ&A – MY COMPRESSION SOCKS ARE PINCHING
Question: The knee-high compression sock is pinching the top of my knee and leaving sore marks (indentations). My job requires me to stand all day. I have spider veins in my ankles and on the side of my outer calf. Should I continue to wear the stocking even though it’s uncomfortable?
Read MoreQ & A – SHOULD I WEAR COMPRESSION STOCKINGS AFTER…?
Question: I went to a doctor in Glendale and finished all my Sclerotherapy injections and have had 2 EVLT (endovenous laser therapy) procedures, a vein ligation and a microphlebectomy for spider veins, all of which I wore 20-30 mmHg compression thigh-high hose for 2-3 weeks. After I had laser treatments on my legs, I was…
Read MoreCabbage – Not always an “Irish” food, but beneficial for varicose veins
Cabbage not always an “Irish” food, but beneficial for varicose veins Whether you’re one of the 34.5 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry or not, celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day has some potential health benefits! When the Irish immigrated to the United States, they found beef brisket was inexpensive, and nutrient dense cabbage was affordable and…
Read MoreDon’t skip the cranberries!
As you navigate your way through the barrage of holiday parties this season, it may be difficult to decide on certain indulgences. The general recommendation here at Advanced Vein Institute of Arizona is everything in moderation. However, there is one thing on a lot of holiday tables that can benefit your vascular health…cranberries! Due to…
Read MoreIRONMAN is coming to Arizona, are you ready?
You have put in all the hours of training in the water, time in the saddle and on the road; read and studied nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention. IRONMAN Arizona is less than 6 weeks away, and yet something might not be completely dialed in. You are stronger and more fit than you have ever…
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