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Here’s how Ironman triathlete Eddie Police discovered he had varicose veins and chose a treatment that changed his life
Eddie Police is an Ironman. The 44-year-old Perry, Ohio resident has competed in more than 100 races. He’s run 20 marathons and endured nine triathlons, including Ironman Triathlons, which consist of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride, and a full 26.22-mile marathon. He’s competed all over the Midwest and as far away as St. Croix and...
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Best time for treatment? Yesterday
When it comes to varicose vein treatments, most insurance companies have a six-week compression requirement. That means you must wear compression socks for six weeks before your insurance company will cover the cost of your treatment. Although compression is very helpful in reducing symptoms (we should all consider wearing it regularly), many...
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Resolve now to have healthy legs
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions in America is to improve one’s health, which is largely related to weight loss, diet and exercise. But there is another important health advancement you can achieve this year: Improving your legs’ venous health so you actually can exercise. Tired, achy, tingly and swollen legs make...
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How are your legs feeling now?
So how do your legs feel so far this holiday season? Tired, achy, swollen? Additional activities we are unaccustomed to can make varicose vein symptoms worse, even when the veins are not visible. These include standing all day to prepare the Thanksgiving meal to holiday shopping. If you’d like healthier legs as early as this spring and...
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Can’t walk in winter? Let’s dance!
When it comes to improving your venous health, one of the best things you can do is to walk. Walking strengthens our calf muscles, which act as the body’s “second heart.” They help pump blood up and out of our lower legs, preventing the build-up of toxins, which can cause swelling, achiness, inflammation, ulcers and more. But as winter...
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