As the snow melts and the days grow longer, many of us are eager to shake off the chill of winter and embrace the vibrant energy of spring. This season of renewal is the perfect time to focus on revitalizing our vein health, especially as we transition from a sedentary winter lifestyle to a more active spring routine. Increased activity is not only beneficial for our overall health but is also crucial in promoting healthy circulation and vein function. In this blog, we'll explore practical tips and exercises that can help prepare and protect your veins, ensuring you can enjoy the springtime t ..read more

Winter is here, and with it comes a nip in the air, and lots of snow and cozy sweaters. But did you know that winter can also affect your veins and your vascular health?  As a parent, you may have a busy schedule and many responsibilities, such as taking care of your children, your work, and your household. You may also have to balance your children's after-school activities, such as sports, music, or art classes, with your own needs and priorities.  However, don't neglect your vein health and your vascular health , as they are essential for your well-being and your happiness. In ..read more

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and, often, a little overindulgence. While reveling in the festivities, it's crucial to consider the impact on our health, particularly our vein health.  Long hours of standing while preparing festive meals or extended periods of sitting during family gatherings can contribute to poor circulation. Varicose veins that often appear on the legs can be exacerbated during the holiday season.  In this article, you will learn holiday health tips to reduce vein problems during the holiday season and enjoy the festivities with your family a ..read more

As a parent, grandparent, or guardian, it's important to understand why taking good care of your health is important for both yourself and your kids. If you are not in perfect health, you may not have the energy and patience to be a healthy and productive part of your kids' lives.      This includes all facets of your health including your vein health. With kids returning to school and many after-school activities picking back up, it’s important to adequately manage your vein health to keep up. In this blog we’ll be discussing some of the several things you can do to properly ..read more

One out of every five adults suffers from varicose veins . Not everyone may find them painful, but their unsightly presence can make people feel self-conscious about their appearance. However, the right apparel choices that ride the line between vein health and fashion statement perfectly can help you reduce or eliminate the emotional toll associated with varicose vein management.   With cool weather, pumpkin patches, and wardrobe rotations around the corner, this blog cover fall fashion tips and how to make both health and fashion-conscious choices.  Importance of Compression Stockings ..read more

Originally posted on Healthy Cells Magazine. Here at the Vein Specialists, we talk a lot about varicose veins and spider veins – after all, treating these conditions is our job – it’s what we do! Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that are underneath the skin’s surface.  They are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins from weakened or damaged valves.  While they not only look ugly, they are often painful and, if untreated, they can lead to serious health conditions such as blood clots. Spider veins don’t usually cause the same health problems as varicose veins, but ..read more

Originally posted in 2018 on Healthy Cells Magazine. We inherit many physical characteristics from our parents and grandparents such as eye color or height.  Some health issues are also inherited including varicose veins.  It’s a fact that if one of your parents has varicose veins, you have a 45-50% risk of developing them too.  If both of your parents have varicose veins, you have a greater than 90% risk factor of developing varicose veins yourself.  Varicose veins, which usually occur in the legs, are swollen, twisted veins that can protrude from the skin or can be see ..read more

Originally posted in March 2023 on Healthy Cells Magazine.  Many people believe that diabetes causes varicose veins and other venous diseases. The truth isn’t quite so straightforward. A number of medical conditions are associated with venous disease. Among the more serious of these disorders is diabetes, which can significantly exacerbate the symptoms of varicose veins and other chronic venous insufficiencies. While diabetes and venous disease aren’t direct causes of each other, there are some shared risk factors between the two that can make them particularly dangerous when seen in conjun ..read more

Originally posted on Healthy Cells Magazine. Over 30 million Americans suffer from venous disease, specifically varicose veins, and many didn’t know they were at risk or recognize the signs and symptoms as they occurred. Have you ever wondered if you have or are at risk of getting varicose veins? The following information will help you understand their cause, signs, and symptoms. Because varicose veins come on gradually and sometimes painlessly, they often go unnoticed. The telltale signs that most people are familiar with are dark purple or blue veins that appear twisted and bulging on leg ..read more

Originally posted on Healthy Cells Magazine. The Vein Specialists are a group of local physicians dedicated to treating varicose veins and spider veins – venous conditions caused by various environmental factors and lifestyle choices that can present in different ways.  “The veins in our legs house a system of valves that work together to push the blood from our extremities back to our hearts, much like the locks and dams on a river,” explains Thomas E. Nielsen, MD, and one of the partners at The Vein Specialists. “When our patients come in, many times they’ve been suffering for years ..read more