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Don’t be spooked by spider veins
Telangiectasia may sound like a scary condition, but it’s not. You’ve likely heard of it by its common name: spider veins. These are fine, threadlike veins on the surface of the skin. They’re often red but can also appear blue or purple. They frequently show up in a characteristic fan or sunray pattern, giving them their arachnid-inspired...
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Starting a plant-based lifestyle
Living your best life can require great courage and determination, especially when you are diagnosed with cancer, as I was. Yes, the Big C. Twice actually: stage 2 kidney and stage 2 breast cancer. The diagnoses helped me start to really listen, to wonder, and to change what I was doing. I was a healthy, active person who loved sports, was...
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Sometimes health complications are hidden in the legs
If you are suffering from leg pain, swelling or numbness, don’t dismiss these symptoms as normal aches and pains that come with aging,” cautions Board certified cardiovascular and general surgeon Dr. Barry Zadeh, of Medina Vein & Vascular. “Always listen to what your body is trying to tell you, as you usually know when something is not...
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Natural support for gout
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis. Symptoms include intense joint pain, inflammation and redness lasting a few days to a few weeks. It usually affects the big toe, but can occur in other parts of the body. This painful condition is often diet related. The main culprit is an unhealthy build up of uric acid that forms crystals...
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More than your typical spa
When you walk into Vivify Wellness at Avenues, you are greeted by a beautiful, lush environment. Striving to re-center your mind-body connection, Vivify’s upscale boutique atmosphere puts the focus on getting you back to yourself. “Massage therapy can be one of the most effective tools in your toolbox of healing and self-care,” says...
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