variants
also varicosed
as in puffed
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
varicose blood vessels
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Apple cider vinegar could be an acceptable complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to improve the quality of life for patients with varicose veins.3
Antifungal Properties
Scientific research supporting claims that apple cider vinegar contains antifungal properties remains lacking.
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Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
Physicians can prescribe specific levels of compression to treat certain conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins or poor circulation.
—Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 10 Oct. 2022
Her pregnancies also gave her a varicose vein that runs down her right knee and a smaller one on her left side.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022
Studies have shown that sulphurous mineral water can have promising therapeutic benefits, particularly in people with circulation difficulties ranging from varicose veins to stroke.
—Doctor Fix-It, The Denver Post, 14 July 2020
According to the Allure Medical website, the location offers varicose vein treatment, hormone replacement therapy, dermatology, stem cell therapy, cosmetics and weight loss services.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2020
Standing for extended periods of time also increases the risks of varicose veins.
—Alan Hedge, Time, 15 Apr. 2020
Meet Emma: She's got dead eyes, varicose veins, and a real Hunchback of Notre Dame thing going on.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 1 Nov. 2019
But back to the case study: It should be noted that bleeding from varicose veins is not overly common, Dr. Haurani says.
—Health.com, 4 Sep. 2019
Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024
Physicians can prescribe specific levels of compression to treat certain conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins or poor circulation.
—Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 10 Oct. 2022
Her pregnancies also gave her a varicose vein that runs down her right knee and a smaller one on her left side.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022
Studies have shown that sulphurous mineral water can have promising therapeutic benefits, particularly in people with circulation difficulties ranging from varicose veins to stroke.
—Doctor Fix-It, The Denver Post, 14 July 2020
According to the Allure Medical website, the location offers varicose vein treatment, hormone replacement therapy, dermatology, stem cell therapy, cosmetics and weight loss services.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 23 Apr. 2020
Standing for extended periods of time also increases the risks of varicose veins.
—Alan Hedge, Time, 15 Apr. 2020
Meet Emma: She's got dead eyes, varicose veins, and a real Hunchback of Notre Dame thing going on.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 1 Nov. 2019
But back to the case study: It should be noted that bleeding from varicose veins is not overly common, Dr. Haurani says.
—Health.com, 4 Sep. 2019
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