Arthritis is one of the most common diseases affecting the musculo skeletal system, particularly the joints. People over 55 years old often suffer from this disability in many industrialized countries. Let’s talk about the disease itself, the people it affects and how it affects them, the impact of its symptoms on daily activities, how to … Continue reading Coping with Arthritis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the most common blood clotting disorders experienced by people who spend prolonged periods of time standing or sitting (or basically staying in the same position) – such as office employees. The blood clot forms in the deep veins of the thighs or lower legs. There are instances … Continue reading Did You Know You Can Get DVT Just from Working in an Office?
For most modern women, walking can gradually become a chore. There are a lot of different deformities and problems that plague the feet because of our fast paced lifestyles. You can get blisters from constantly wearing tight shoes, or you can gradually develop a hammertoe from wearing high heels that force your toes to … Continue reading How to Prevent Hammertoes, Calluses, and Other Foot Irritations
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when the blood clots in a vein, predominantly in the leg. The condition is potentially life threatening and it can affect anyone of any gender, race, age, or physical condition. It is caused by prolonged inactivity. Sitting in the same position for a prolonged period of time is one … Continue reading Graduated Compression Socks and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Before improving your blood circulation it is important to know about the Human Circulatory System and its impact on the human body. The Human Circulatory System is a combination of the cardiovascular system and lymphatic system. The cardiovascular system functions to distribute blood to the body and the lymphatic system returns surplus, recycled plasma to … Continue reading How to Improve Your Blood Circulation
