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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 […]
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 […]
When you have spider veins— no matter how small they are— it can make you feel really self-conscious about your appearance. If you feel like your self-esteem has started to plummet because of your spider veins, then it may be time to let Dr. Heeringa take care of them for you. Even though we offer […]
When it comes to your body, most people only associate vein problems with their legs and feet. And although vein conditions like varicose veins are most prevalent on the legs and feet, there are other vein conditions that are present throughout the body. Two areas of the body that people often overlook when they are […]
Your body goes through more changes during pregnancy than you may have ever imagined. And although most changes are good— like a growing baby and belly— some changes can be a bit more painful and irritating. If you have developed varicose veins during your pregnancy, you are certainly not alone. In fact, some studies have […]
