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Swelling in the feet and ankles, also known as edema, is a common event during pregnancy that is caused by the pressure from the growing uterus and additional fluid in the body. Although foot and ankle swelling can be expected during pregnancy, it can still be very painful to endure, especially if it’s in one leg only and can lead to deep vein thrombosis. One of the ways to prevent this swelling is to wear compression socks and stockings. To dive more into this topic, below is an interview with a pregnant mom-to-be at 32 weeks and her experience with wearing...

Regular exercise can reduce the risk of varicose veins and improve blood circulation by strengthening the muscles in the legs and other parts of the body. If you spend a lot of time in sitting at work or in a car, there are still exercises that you can practice underneath the table that will help get blood pumping from the calves to the heart. Here are four simple exercises to do whether you are at work or at home: Office Exercise Extend your legs forward. Flex your toes towards the ceiling, maintain for 10 seconds then release. Point your toes...

What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are a common condition of swollen, enlarged veins that runs beneath the surface of your skin, usually appearing on the legs. Visible, twisted veins can sometimes be surrounded by patches of capillaries known as spider veins. This happens when the valves in the veins are not functioning properly, so the blood does not flow effectively from the legs to the heart. Pregnancy, old age, and obesity can increase the risk of getting varicose veins and spider veins. They are often harmless, but when they are inflamed and untreated, they become tender to touch and...

Few people tend to think about leg health, but having healthy and strong legs is an important aspect of your health. Spending long hours standing or sitting can cause poor circulation and blood to pool in your lower legs, which can lead to fatigue or swelling. If you are experiencing leg pain or want to be proactive about keeping your legs healthy, below are five tips to help you get started.   Exercise Exercises is a great way to improve the health of your legs as it gets your heart pumping and blood flowing to warm the body up. Exercise...

Compression Socks reduce leg fatigue Leg fatigue derives from being on your feet all day and walking around over long periods of time. Compression socks can help reduce the level of heaviness and leg fatigue nurses often experience from long shifts at work. Compression socks boost blood flow with its tighten pressure so that there’s increased levels of oxygen to fuel your legs throughout the day. Compression socks reduce leg swelling Nurses can spend long hours on their feet, which can lead to a buildup of fluids in the muscle or cause swellings of the legs. Through time, this pooling...