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Varicose Veins in Your 20s: Causes, Symptoms & Natural Remedies

While varicose and spider veins are more likely to develop after the age of 50, especially in women, plenty of young people find themselves developing varicose veins as early as their 20s. Thankfully, there are many lifestyle changes young people can make at home to either prevent or treat the appearance of varicose and spider veins. Read on to discover symptoms and causes as well as natural and medical varicose vein treatments. What Are Varicose and Spider Veins? The Office of Women’s Health defines varicose veins as “twisted veins that can be blue, red or skin-colored. The larger veins may appear ropelike and make the skin bulge out.” Varicose veins usually appear on the thighs, the backs and fronts of...

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The Lounge Doctor Leg Rest just got better!

The Lounge Doctor Leg Rest is new & Improved! Watch to learn more about the stain repellant features!
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Three Ways a Leg Elevation Pillow Can Help Ease the Symptoms of DVT

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can cause pain, swelling, redness and discoloration of the legs. While this condition can be life-threatening, many patients who discover the condition early are diagnosed as low-risk and can easily manage their symptoms. If you’re at risk for DVT, a leg elevation pillow can significantly ease your symptoms and even prevent blood clots from forming in the first place. Read on to learn about the dangers of DVT and how elevating legs can help treat this condition. What is DVT? Deep vein thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot deep in the veins of the lower legs. Often underdiagnosed, DVT can affect anyone and can cause disability, illness or even death. Blood clotting is an...

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How Improving Venous Circulation Can Benefit Your Overall Health

Venous circulation plays an essential role in our circulatory system, as well as our overall health. Our veins are designed to circulate deoxygenated blood back to the heart from different parts of our bodies to keep our circulatory system functioning properly. When our veins can’t return deoxygenated blood to the heart from our extremities, our circulation is impaired. This can lead to painful swelling of the legs, varicose veins, achy legs and other symptoms of venous disease. Whether you have a family history of venous disease or not, improving venous circulation can significantly boost your quality of life and prevent existing symptoms from worsening. Here, we’ll explain the health benefits of improving venous circulation and outline some steps to take...

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Elevate to Alleviate: How Can Leg Elevation Help During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a time filled with joy, anticipation and preparation, but it can also take a physical toll on your body. You’ll experience a wide range of less-than-pleasant pregnancy side effects, including swelling, aches and pains in the feet and legs. One of the simplest ways you can help reduce frustrating pregnancy leg pain is to elevate your feet to boost venous blood flow and help eliminate some of the pressure. Along with the occasional foot massage, leg elevation can help combat pain and swelling so you’re (quite literally) back on your feet in no time. Why Do My Legs Hurt During Pregnancy? It helps to know why your legs, feet and ankles may feel pained in the first place. Two...

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