Articles Showing articles written by: Dr. Sonja Stiller, Center for Advanced Vein Care
How to rethink the fall season
Fall is my favorite season, but for many people the season brings to mind death and the cold and darkness of the upcoming winter. But I don’t see it that way. Fall isn’t the end of anything; instead, it is the beginning of renewal, and the world must go through renewal to be reborn in the spring. The autumn color tells me this...
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Varicose vein treatments take time
Lots of patients come see us in the fall in hopes of having their vein treatments completed before their insurance deductible resets in January. Unfortunately, that’s too late. Vein treatments take time. We need time to perform an initial consultation, determine a diagnosis and develop a proper treatment plan. Then, most insurance...
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Do your toes look like little sausages?
It’s the middle of summer and it’s hot. We’re active and on our feet. So how do your legs feel? Are they achy or tired? Are your feet or ankles swollen? Do your toes look like little sausages? When people experience leg swelling, they often associate it with diet. “It must have been something I ate,” we say. “Maybe too much...
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How long do vein treatments take?
Summer is a time for outdoor activities: walking, biking, hiking, gardening and vacations—from a week at Myrtle Beach to a day at Cedar Point. The last thing we want to think about while enjoying these activities is how our legs look and feel. Yet, for many of us, summer fun in the heat can lead to leg swelling, achiness, fatigue and...
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Would you want to live to 150?
Last year, Harvard researchers reported they have “turned back the clock” on laboratory mice by altering the epigenome (the molecules that switch DNA on and off). This finding means we may one day be able to reset the human body to avoid deadly diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Advancements are...
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