How to Naturally Prevent Blood Clots
There is no sugar-coating it: blood clots are serious business. Whether they are in your legs, or somewhere potentially deadly like your lungs, blood clots…
How to Manage Leg Swelling in the Heat
Summer is the season many people wait all year for. Sunshine, fun, outdoor activities, warm weather, watermelon. Doesn’t everything just feel better in the summer?…
Vein Procedure Prep: 3 Things to Bring With You on Day of Treatment
The word “treatment” may have you feeling a little nervous. This should provide some reassurance. Your vein treatment experience at Vein Clinics of America will…
9 Causes of Ankle Swelling & How to Treat Them
Chances are high that we have all experienced ankle swelling at some point in our lives. For some, it may have been due to twisting…
Why Are Veins Blue?
Veins are the literal lifeblood of your circulatory system. As we’ve discussed before, veins and vein valves work to bring the blood back up to…
What You Need to Know About Vein Valves
Are you one of the many who has heard the words “vein valves” but had no idea what that really meant? You are not alone,…
What to Know About Essential Oils for Varicose Veins
With the resurgence of popularity in natural approaches to medical issues, one question has come across our clinics over and over again: “will essential oils…
What is the Difference Between Superficial Veins & Deep Veins?
We talk a lot about veins here on the VCA blog, but there are some basics we want to make sure we cover. One of…
Home Remedies for Varicose Veins
While there are some things you can do at home to alleviate the pain with your varicose veins, it is important to know that no…
How Compression Socks Help Maintain Healthy Veins
A study estimates that approximately “20% of all adults will get varicose veins at some point in their lives.” Those are pretty high odds. And,…
What to Expect After Varicose Vein Surgery
Treating your veins has the potential to be life-changing. It can make your life much more comfortable and enjoyable thanks to your veins finally being…
6 Benefits of Walking Daily
Getting to the gym for a workout may be one of the most impossible tasks – in fact, most gyms across the country are currently…
