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Summer heat can cause swelling in your legs and feet, especially during exercise. You may notice more discomfort from your varicose veins – more pain, aching, or swelling than usual. Exercise is important for your overall health as well as your vein health, and these exercises can help protect you from complications with your varicose […]
As warmer weather approaches and you switch from long pants and long sleeve shirts to tank tops and shorts, you may feel self-conscious about the visibility of your veins. There are steps you can take to help improve your vein health in time for summer. Stay Hydrated Skip the sugary drinks and sodas and drink […]
The end of the year will be here before we know it; already the stores are selling holiday decorations and food for holiday parties. We all get busy this time of year, but if you need to have any kind of medical procedure done, you should examine how close you are to meeting your health […]
Supplements For Vein Health Do you have blue, purple, or red twisted, almost rope-like structures along your legs and thighs? You’re not alone. Millions of Americans have some sort of vein health issue such as varicose or spider veins. There are many forms of treatment for spider and varicose veins but here are some vitamins […]
When people think of varicose veins, they typically think of getting them on their legs. Although varicose veins are most common on the legs, you can get them just about anywhere on your body, especially your feet. If you stand for long periods of time (especially on hard surfaces like marble), you may start to […]
Summer is the best time of year to unwind, spend time at the lake, and enjoy the beautiful weather. But, the summertime heat can also impact your body negatively and cause all sorts of swelling, especially in your veins and legs. If you have varicose veins and you have noticed that you are experiencing more […]
It is estimated that nearly 55% of all women will develop varicose veins at some point in their lifetime, especially during hormonal increases and fluctuations like during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. With such a staggeringly high number, a lot of our patients want to know why exactly women are more prone to getting these painful […]
Even though you have been able to hide your varicose veins under a lot of layers during the winter, spring is just around the corner which means that it’s time to face your veins. Here at Northern Michigan Vein Specialists, we offer patients a variety of treatment options and support to help you get rid […]
If you are going to make one resolution in 2019, you should make it to lose some extra weight; especially if you suffer from vein disease. Added weight can place a lot of pressure on your varicose veins which makes them worse. To help you lose additional weight that may be leading to your vein […]
With summer behind us and winter in full force you may think that you have another six months to conceal your legs from shorts and swimsuits without feeling self-conscious about your varicose veins, but here at Dr. Heeringa’s office, we encourage patients to think more about their varicose veins during the winter. But why? Let’s […]
