Staying active is important for your entire body. It uplifts your emotions, boosts your immune response, and helps prevent health problems such as deep vein thrombosis. Now that many jobs involve remote work from home, it’s easy to forget about moving around throughout the day or exercising. Fortunately, getting the exercise your body needs isn’t […]
If you’re one of the 30 percent of Americans who live with a vein disorder or disease, it can be challenging to find comfort throughout the day. Thankfully, there are many ways to reduce symptoms or treat your discomfort, such as a venous insufficiency ultrasound. Signs of Vein Disease The valves throughout your body’s […]
Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the blood in your legs has begun to flow backward. Your veins have a valve containing two flaps, and these flaps prevent blood from flowing in the wrong direction. After your oxygenated blood has been pumped from your heart to your legs, the veins should take the deoxygenated […]
If you are bothered by the appearance of your legs due to dark, protruding veins, you may want a varicose vein treatment so you can show those gams off again in confidence. At Northern Illinois Vein Clinic, we can offer you different options for managing these unpleasant veins. Here are five ideas for natural cures […]
