Many of my patients come to me with twisted and enlarged veins complaining of pain and discomfort. My diagnosis is swift and – unfortunately – comes as no surprise, when I confirm the presence of varicose veins. What may come as a surprise to you is that the appearance of those discolored, uncomfortable veins can…
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We all are born with veins. Some of us have great veins that will last a lifetime. Some of us are born with genes that pose some threat to our overall vein health and longevity. Some of us are healthy and active, while others of us are more sedentary and frown on the idea of…
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In 2017, a young man named Ryan complained to his parents about being bullied at his school. Ryan was born with enlarged ears because of excess cartilage. At 15, he was known as “dumbo” and “little elf”. As you can imagine, his parents were crushed after hearing of the emotional pain that Ryan was dealing…
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Committing to a gym membership is tough. Besides being incredibly expensive, working out at a public gym can pose all kinds of problems for the casual athlete. Sharing machines, commuting to the gym, dressing in nasty locker rooms, and feeling the constant attention of ‘gym-rats’ can be overwhelming. Luckily, you get in shape or stay…
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