June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, the perfect time to celebrate the positive influence of nutrition on the body. Eating for healthy veins is easy with these simple tips. Fight varicose veins and spider veins with smarter nutrition “Cleaning up” your diet can reduce the pressure on your veins and even reinforce them. […]
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Tips for Men with Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are not only a female issue. More than a quarter of men are currently suffering from the pain and discomfort of these bulging, twisted veins. At Northern Illinois Vein Clinic, about 45 percent of our patient base is male, and the severity of the disease is similar among genders. Men should not let […]
Continue readingPostpartum Varicose Veins: What You Should Know About the Twisted Bulging Veins
The development or worsening of varicose veins during pregnancy is very common. In fact, many people are not aware that the connection between varicose veins and pregnancy is quite significant. About 40 percent of pregnant women suffer from varicose veins during pregnancy. These bulging, twisted veins can cause legs to feel heavy, restless, painful and […]
Continue readingDixon, Illinois Business Owner Gets Quick Relief from Varicose Veins
Tim Oliver owns Oliver’s Corner Grocery in Dixon, where he’s also chief butcher. It’s a job that keeps him on his feet most of the day. The 62 year old had varicose veins for years. (His mom had them too.) They didn’t bother him too much, but in the last couple of years, he started […]
Continue readingSpread the Word about Blood Clot Awareness Month
According to the CDC, someone in the U.S. dies of a blood clot every 6 minutes. In fact, each year, more people lose their lives to blood clots than AIDS, breast cancer and motor vehicle accidents combined. March is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month. Also known as Blood Clot Awareness Month, it’s a public […]
Continue readingNorthern Illinois Vein Clinic Earns Vein Center Accreditation
Northern Illinois Vein Clinic (NIVC), a leading local provider of leading-edge, nonsurgical treatments for leg vein issues, including varicose and spider veins, announced today it has earned the “Vein Center” accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), making it the only vein clinic in the region and one of three in the state of Illinois […]
Continue readingGet Summer-Ready Legs
Treat varicose veins once and for all. Are you tired of being embarrassed by ugly varicose veins? Are you missing out on the fun because of leg pain? Maybe your legs are trying to tell you something. You’re not alone. More than 30 percent of men and women in the United States suffer from vein disease in their legs. It’s not […]
Continue readingDebunking Varicose Vein Myths
Many people put off talking to their doctor about leg vein issues because they think it’s a normal part of aging, it’s purely cosmetic or because insurance won’t cover treatment. The reality is 40 percent of Americans suffer from varicose veins, a progressive vein disorder that will get worse over time if left untreated. Most […]
Continue readingDid You Know There Are Tiny Valves in Your Veins?
The circulatory system is an amazing array of arteries, veins, and organs that work together in unison. Every second of every day, the circulatory system works to transport approximately 2,000 gallons of blood, delivering oxygen to body tissues, and providing the energy your cells require. Once red blood cells have unloaded their oxygen molecules, they […]
Continue readingKeeping Your New Year’s Resolution for Healthy Veins
You’ve been meaning to take better care of your veins, but it hasn’t been a priority. This year, it’s time to put your vein health first and get relief from your painful, unsightly varicose or spider veins. Varicose and spider veins appear when your veins aren’t working properly You may feel aches, pains, or even […]
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