Articles Showing articles written by: Dr. Sonja Stiller, Center for Advanced Vein Care
How walking reduces blood sugar
We are well into the fall now, a time when cooler temperatures discourage many people from an important activity—walking. Getting in a few steps each day has many health benefits. As a venous health specialist, I like to point out three in particular: decreased inflammation, a stronger calf muscle, and reduced blood sugar. That’s...
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Do your ankles feel puffy or tight?
If you’re suffering from edema or leg swelling (or your ankles seem puffy or tight), you may have an underlying venous health issue causing inflammation. That’s right, inflammation leads to swelling. One common cause of inflammation is varicose veins, which may or may not be visible on the surface of the skin. If you are experiencing...
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Focus on your health this fall
Right now is the time of year when Northeast Ohio experiences ideal weather. There is a touch of fall in the cool morning air, then the day unfolds into a perfect summer afternoon. The approaching autumn is just one part of the four seasons, and the beauty of seasonal diversity is one reason why we live here. But the idea of...
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Not your mother’s vein treatment
One reason people delay treatment for varicose veins is the memory of a relative or friend undergoing painful stripping surgery in the past. But those days are gone. Modern techniques, such as laser treatments, ultrasound-guided chemical or thermal ablation, and VenaSeal (a medical-grade glue) are now available. These procedures are...
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Get more time with the doctor
When meeting with a doctor for a medical appointment, have you ever felt like a “number,” as if the entire process is simply a fast-moving assembly line? We hear that a lot from our patients who are surprised at how much time they spend with me and our team during their evaluation and treatment. As venous specialists, we understand that...
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