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Varicose veins are a very common condition that affects one or more of the large veins in the legs. For reasons that are poorly understood, the veins become distended, either because of an inherent weakness in the walls or a malfunction of some of the one-way valves, permitting a backflow and pooling of the blood. Obesity, pregnancy, constriction of the veins with garters or tight clothing and an inherited tendency are among the contributing causes of varicose veins. Contrary to popular belief, sedentary jobs or jobs that involve standing do not, in themselves, seem to cause …

Discover the roots of your health issues. One of the roots of most diseases is inflammation a broad an ancient term initially referring to a set of classic signs and symptoms including edema, redness, warmness, pain and loss of function (stiffness and immobility). Inflammation occurs when your body’s defense mechanisms kick in as a response to a threat. This inflammatory response helps fight against infections, injuries, and toxins and causes a release of antibodies and proteins in an attempt to heal the body. Let’s Start with the Beginning…What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a defense mechanism in …

VT diabetic socks are specially designed will all the specific requirements needed for comfortable and healthy feet needed for diabetes individuals. They are made with the latest technology known as DRY ENERGY. DRY from DriRelease® because the socks pull moisture away from skin to keep you dry and comfortable. ENERGY from Celliant® because the socks recycle and convert radiant body heat into something that gives the body a measurable boost – infrared energy. Diabetic socks must minimize foot injuries and keep feet dry and warm. Also, they have to reduce pressure in lower leg and foot. …

Arthritis is something that affects a lot of people. In fact, it’s believed that approximately approximately 350 million worldwide have arthritis, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 52 million in the U.S. alone suffer from arthritis symptoms. The main cause of arthritis is when the joints swell and become inflamed. This causes pain in the joints and in severe cases people cannot get on with their lives because of the pain. Some people actually use arthritis gloves in an effort to help relieve this pain. Compression gloves are specially designed …

Study conducted at Nephrology Division at Institute of Clinical Medicine and School of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. Many thermal therapy methods have been tried to improve blood flow but have had limited effects. A clinical trial was devised to discover the effect of Far Infrared therapy (FIR) on blood flow. This trial consisted of 145 patients, 73 of which were in the control group and 72 in the Far Infrared therapy group. A WS TY101 FIR emitter was used for 40 minutes on each patient of the Far Infrared therapy group …