You may be hearing about how probiotics are good for your health, but how exactly can they help you improve your health? Probiotics are "friendly" bacteria and yeasts that have a beneficial therapeutic effect. Most probiotics are already a part of the normal flora in your body. Your body needs bacteria to digest food, absorb nutrients, metabolize drugs and prevent infection of disease-causing bacteria. The purpose of taking probiotics is to restore them in areas of the body w

Is obesity linked to varicose veins? Lets talk about the hidden problem. Most of us are now familiar with what varicose veins are and how they look. We are also know there are many contributing factors including family history, female gender, older age, injury to veins, and pregnancy. We are also well aware that being overweight can lead to various health problems. What is not as well known is that obesity can also “hide” certain health conditions such as varicose veins. Doct

Most people have heard of compression stockings, and know it can help if they have vein problems, such as varicose veins, in the legs. However, an interesting question I got asked by a customer was do compression stockings cut off the blood circulation from being so tight? This is actually a misconception that may deter people from getting the help they need. Although compression stockings can feel tighter than normal socks, they are specifically designed this way to carry ou

Did you raise you legs today? Most of us are busy everyday. Standing and sitting for long period of time affects our circulation. Minor swelling of the legs and feet can happen accompanied by soreness and occasional camps. Leg raises can help bringing blood from our lower body back to the heart. Here's how to do leg raises in the most effective way: 1. Lie down. Raise legs 60-90 degrees above the surface where you lay down. You may lean your legs against the wall 2. Keep the