Posts by Jason Babcock, MBA ACRP-CP
Venous Insufficiency Symptoms (for active careers)
What jobs contribute to getting or worsening varicose veins? When you are in the business of taking care of other people, sometimes you get so busy taking care of them that you forget to take care of yourself. People with active lives and active legs, like fire fighters, paramedics, nurses, police officers, teachers, flight attendants,…
Read MoreWhat is a Vein Specialist?
What is a Vein Specialist? When the venous system becomes incapable of doing its job effectively, that is when a vein specialist is at their best. A vein specialist is a medical provider whose main focus is the treatment and management of venous disease. Vascular medicine is composed of two different systems, arterial and venous.…
Read MoreEssential oils for varicose veins
Can I Use Essential Oils For Varicose Veins? Essential oils can help to temporarily alleviate symptoms associated with the underlying problem of varicose veins, but they do not prevent, treat, or cure venous disease itself.
Read MoreDon’t suffer with pain from varicose veins
There are several treatments available for painful varicose veins According to recent studies, 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men in the United States suffer from some type of vein problem. Varicose veins affect half of people 50 years and older, typically found on the thighs, inside the leg,…
Read MoreArizona Heat Will Affect Varicose Veins
High Temperatures Will Irritate Varicose Veins As hot as it gets in Arizona, we can’t blame the sun for our varicose veins or spider veins as it is not the cause. However, our hot Arizona summers do cause diseased leg veins to get worse, as do hot tubs, heating packs, and prolonged hot baths. Warmer…
Read MoreRethink varicose veins and rethink smoking.
Does smoking cause varicose veins or spider veins? The noxious chemicals in cigarettes can do serious damage to your veins and arteries, whether you use tobacco products on a day-to-day basis or on occasion. The signs of damage from smoking often shows up in our vein center patients through the development of spider veins…
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