Lymphedema affects as many as 5 million people in the United States. Majority of individuals develop “Secondary Lymphedema” after undergoing cancer treatment. Specific surgeries, such as surgery for melanoma and breast puts patients at RISK for developing “Secondary Lymphedema.” Breast cancer-related lymphedema is generally found in the arm, hand and trunk. This surgery usually requires … Continue reading “LIVING a “NORMAL LIFE” with LYMPHEDEMA!”
Category: Vein & Vascular Facts
Doctors Recommended Socks – Good Price, Good Quality, Good Fit!
Why do Doctors recommend Compression Socks? The # one reason for doctors recommended socks is to promote / improve blood flow in your legs. This below link is very informative info, https://www.riversideonline.com/patients-and-visitors/healthy-you-blog/blog/c/compression-socks-what-are-they-and-who-needs-them, Note, Sathish Mohahn, M.D. a vascular specialist, his thoughts about wearing compression socks. I quote “Compression socks have been shown to help decrease … Continue reading “Doctors Recommended Socks – Good Price, Good Quality, Good Fit!”
DOCTORS Recommended SOCKS – Good Price, Good Quality, Good Fit!!
Why do Doctors recommend Compression Socks? The # one reason for doctors recommended socks is to promote / improve blood flow in your legs. https://www.riversideonline.com/patients-and-visitors/healthy-you-blog/blog/c/compression-socks-what-are-they-and-who-needs-them, Note, Sathish Mohahn, M.D. a vascular specialist, his thoughts about wearing compression socks. I quote “Compression socks have been shown to help decrease swelling and pain in the legs and … Continue reading “DOCTORS Recommended SOCKS – Good Price, Good Quality, Good Fit!!”
Dr’s Biggest Compliant – People over 50, Are Dehydrated – Huge Health RISK!
Water is essential to our life and well-being. The human body is made up of approximately 70-percent water. It only makes sense that our day-to-day bodily functions HELP protect and lubricate our joints, maintaining organ function, transporting oxygen to cells, pumping blood to muscles, and regulating our body temperature. Lots of times, we come up … Continue reading “Dr’s Biggest Compliant – People over 50, Are Dehydrated – Huge Health RISK!”
I Don’t Want To Have UGLY Bulging Varicose Veins, like My Mother!!
Varicose Veins can be UGLY & PAINFUL! No one wants them! Over the years you have probably heard some “old wives’ tales” and myths about UGLY varicose veins. Here’s actual facts from doctors and science to help separate facts from fiction. You have heard that if your parents have varicose veins – you will get … Continue reading “I Don’t Want To Have UGLY Bulging Varicose Veins, like My Mother!!”
Does Compression Socks HELP with Arthritis & Painful Joints?
Before we provide reasoning and proof how Compression Socks can help with arthritis and painful joints. Let’s understand the true meaning of “arthritis.” Arthritis is characterized by having chronic pain, inflammation, and stiffness in one or more of our joints. Arthritis can affect all ages of people, mostly in the elderly, adults over the age … Continue reading “Does Compression Socks HELP with Arthritis & Painful Joints?”
YES – My Silver Yarn Socks – Helped my Swollen Legs & my Sweaty Feet!
We all have our everyday routines. During that day we want our legs and feet to be at their Best! If your day consist of swollen legs and feet. Your feet sweat a lot and smell bad at the end of the day. And one of the more unpleasant moments after a long day, is … Continue reading “YES – My Silver Yarn Socks – Helped my Swollen Legs & my Sweaty Feet!”
My Cardiologists Prescribed Compression Hose – I have POOR Leg Circulation!
Every part of the body relies on a healthy circulatory system to keep your organs properly supplied with oxygen. When your blood circulation is poor, it slows the blood flow depriving your body parts of needed nutrients and oxygen. Poor blood circulation is most common in your legs and feet. Yes, “poor leg circulation” can … Continue reading “My Cardiologists Prescribed Compression Hose – I have POOR Leg Circulation!”
In Truth, Compression Socks Helps relieve painful pins and needle feelings in your Legs!
We get lots of calls from individuals telling us, it feels like pins and needles stabbing and stinging their legs. This is NOT normal. The first thing we ask, have you consulted with your doctor about these leg symptoms? Many of these individual call us because their doctor informed them, they are suffering from POOR … Continue reading “In Truth, Compression Socks Helps relieve painful pins and needle feelings in your Legs!”
YES, STRESS can Affect Your Heart / Cardiovascular System!
You may ask: How can STRESS affect my Heart and Cardiovascular system. Everyone has “Stress” to some degree. Stress is your body’s response to a demanding situation. The Stress begins in your brain. Your brain causes hormones to temporarily flood your system. So, Yes there is such a thing as Heart Cardiovascular STRESS! Your body … Continue reading “YES, STRESS can Affect Your Heart / Cardiovascular System!”