Support Your Vein Health While Working from Home

Support Your Vein Health While Working from Home

Working from home during quarantine is disruptive to life in more ways than one. Being stuck at home can affect your mental and physical health, including your veins.

Staying inside week after week means more sitting and a lack of mobility. Typically, there is not a ton of exercise involved with commuting to the office. But, at least, we had to walk in and out, upstairs and down, or go outside to take a break.

Even those minimal movements increase circulation throughout our legs and bodies. Being stuck at home, unfortunately, encourages a sedentary lifestyle. Hour after hour, day after day, week after week, quickly adds up to months of time. An extended time of immobility is harmful to our bodies and increases the risk of varicose veins.

You Can’t Change the World, but You Can Improve Your Health

Fortunately, the effect of being stuck at home doesn’t take away our control. With some conscious effort, real progress towards maintaining health is achievable.

With a bit of movement throughout the day, our bodies can fend off the effect of hours sitting at the computer or on the couch.

While it’s easy to get lost in work when telecommuting, breaking up your day is important. Here’s how to create healthy habits for your mind, body, and of course those pesky varicose veins.

Frequent Movement is Critical to Vein Health

Walk, stretch, and move. Even simple exercises will aid in better circulation.

Your vein health is reliant on a functional circulatory system. Create habits in your daily routine that will get your blood pumping and keep your varicose veins in check.

Throw in an extra walk around the block when you take your dog out. Hike that trail that you’ve heard has beautiful views. Stay a little longer at the beach to walk some of the shoreline. Find ways to keep moving that you enjoy. That way taking a walk won’t feel like a chore.

Start off any exercise routine slowly. Just a few burpees, pushups and jumping jacks will get your heart rate up. Do a set in the morning, before lunch, and at the end of the workday. With just a few minutes each day your circulation will improve with greater results.

Put Your Feet Up

Circulation has a heck of a time moving upward and sitting all day only aggravates blood pooling. Elevating your legs throughout the day will help return your blood back to your heart. It will reduce the resistance of veins doing their work.

So, put your feet up whenever you can. You are home, so you might as well take advantage of the informal environment and help your veins.

Stretch Regularly

When you stretch, you increase your ability to move and reduce potential cramping. Remember to stretch your legs, back, arms, and stomach. Doing so will strengthen the veins throughout your body.

During those long zoom meetings, point your toes to the sky and then out straight. Completing this movement will flex your calf muscles and encourage blood flow.

Between tasks, get out of your seat and do a couple of lunges. You don’t need to do a lot of reps to reap the benefits. If you hate the idea of “working out” then just touch your toes and hold the stretch.

Don’t Wear Tight Clothes

Constricting or tight clothing while sitting for long periods of time only adds to circulation restriction. Avoid it. You’re at home, so be comfortable and take advantage of casual attire.

If you’re in a video conference, a dress shirt may be appropriate, but no one will see your pants. Make those stretchy and elastic waistband pants work for you! You’ll spend plenty of time in jeans and dress pants once we all get back to the office.

Watch What You Eat

Let’s face it, you are what you eat. And while at home it’s easy to get bored and overdo it. Practicing mindfulness while having snacks will help you stay aware of how much fuel you are adding to your fire.

If you like to nibble, because really who doesn’t, go for fruits and vegetables. If you choose these options, at least some of the time, you’ll have more energy and better circulation.

You may think that eating less takeout is the ticket to staying fit. But choosing foods that are low in sodium and fat will keep your weight and blood pressure within a normal range. Processed foods and sugary foods will only exacerbate vein health issues.

Drink Water Regularly

It’s easy to get into the habit of drinking that extra cup of coffee or reaching for a soda at home. But caffeinated drinks will only put more strain on your veins.

Drinking water and staying hydrated are key to helping your veins circulate blood. Becoming dehydrated will shrink and constrict your veins. And narrowing veins are less likely to pump blood correctly.

Drink lots of water and don’t worry about extra trips to the bathroom. Your trips back and forth will benefit your circulation too!

Don’t Put Off a Potential Problem

If you realize something’s off with your legs and veins, seek professional medical help. Don’t delay. Medical issues tend to grow; they typically don’t just fade away.

Serious vein problems can turn into heart problems involving constrictions, blood clots, or worse. Don’t take the risk of untreated circulatory issues. Take preventative steps to stay on top of your care.

Remember to Keep Your Mindset in the Right Place

Work may be more stressful and time-consuming right now. You may even feel that you don’t have what it takes to improve your situation. It can seem overwhelming, but don’t let it.

A healthy body starts with a healthy mind. By keeping a productive and positive outlook, even in the face of challenges, you can break down hurdles into smaller tasks.

Your fitness routine will not only keep you loose, flexible, and comfortable, but it will also relieve stress.

Working from home can seem to make the days all blend together. Remember that self-care is important now more than ever. Take the time to get your blood flowing and increase your vein health.

Don’t let quarantine get you stuck in a rut. You can keep your veins in good shape with a little bit of work and regular daily discipline. It’s easy, anyone can get started! Prevent negative effects on your long-term health and veins by keeping these tips in mind.

Guide to Vein Conditions and Vein Health

Guide to Vein Conditions and Vein Health

Good vein health can’t be achieved overnight. It takes eating the right foods, exercise, and putting aside some bad habits. An estimated 40 million Americans are affected by varicose veins, which is just one type of vein complication. About half of those individuals have a history of varicose veins in their family. Women are the most likely to develop the disease. We have created this guide to vein conditions that could be affecting you.

Common Vein Conditions

While varicose veins are one of the most well-known vein complications, there is a range of other diseases that can affect your vascular system.

Raynaud’s Phenomenon

This condition is presented as white or bluish skin in the fingers and toes due to spasms in the small arteries.

Buerger’s Disease

With this malady, you’ll notice a pain in the feet and legs as well as hands and arms. This is brought on by blocked blood vessels.

Peripheral Venous Disease

This disorder initially shows as bulging in the veins under the skin, leading to a feeling of heaviness and pain in the legs.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

An ailment that causes poor circulation brought on by hardening or narrowing of the artery from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are one of the most common vein issues. You’ll notice it by the bulging or purplish veins in the legs due to damaged valves.

Pregnancy Veins

We find that this issue is usually caused by pregnancy, bed rest, or damage to the veins. Pregnancy veins occur due to the increased size of the uterus during pregnancy. The uterus causes pressure on the large vein on the right side of the body, called the vena cava.

Reticular Veins

Usually painless, this condition affects almost 80% of adults due to hormone imbalances, weak veins, and genetic factors.

Blood Clotting Disorders

Whether inherited or acquired, these disorders make it so that blood does not clot normally. When this happens blood can often be found in urine or stool. It may also cause nosebleeds or excessive bleeding during childbirth.

Telangiectasia (Also Known as Spider Veins)

Spider veins are caused by the pressure of body weight, gravity and the tough job of carrying blood back to the heart. You may notice them on the face, breasts, and feet. Almost 60% of adults may have spider veins.

Lymphedema

With this condition, fluid from the lymphatic system builds up and causes swollen arms and legs. Most often this is caused by damaged or missing lymph nodes or vessels.

Foods for Maintaining Good Vein Health

Support good vein health this year by integrating foods that increase and promote blood flow. You can accomplish this by looking for foods that are high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Foods like citrus, broccoli, bell peppers, mangos, fish, etc.

It’s also important to include foods like brown rice, leafy greens, chia, and lentils that are high in fiber. Drinking enough water is also important for optimal vein health.

Precautions to Avoid Vascular Conditions

By integrating healthy lifestyle considerations into your day-to-day, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and quitting smoking, you can avoid future vascular problems.

If medications are needed to lower cholesterol and regulate your blood pressure, it’s important to take the meds as prescribed to mitigate the occurrence of vascular issues.

Cosmetic Varicose Veins Treatment and Spider Vein Treatment

Varicose and spider veins are treatable. Sclerotherapy is often the best method of treatment. This in-office procedure is an easy and painless way to resolve this cosmetic issue.

Other procedures can include stripping, ambulatory phlebectomy, endoscopic vein surgery, and endothermal ablation. Laser surgeries can also help to make the veins fade and disappear under intense light bursts.

Natural Therapies to Cure Vein Conditions

While cosmetic vein treatment is effective, regular exercise, dietary changes, compression stockings, and herbal remedies can guide to improve the symptoms and side effects of some vein conditions.

Doing regular yoga with positions where the lower legs are elevated above the heart helps in relieving symptoms of varicose veins.

Sound sleep also affects your vein health. Just one week of fewer hours of sleep can affect your vein condition.

Guide To Preventing Vein Conditions

The same remedies that help to reduce and eliminate the severity of vein conditions are also the treatments that you should continue even after a vein condition has improved.

Keep moving, eat right, and stop smoking. You may also consider wearing looser clothing and not standing or sitting for long periods of time.

For more information about caring for your veins or how to prevent vascular issues, please contact our office.

Finding A Vein Care Specialist

Finding A Vein Care Specialist

Vein disease is a lifelong complication, but a personalized specialist can make something complicated simple.  The New Jersey Vein & Vascular Center is a leading vein center that places emphasis on patient care.  Instead of receiving generic care from a clinic that just administers vein treatment, try a specialist who focuses on your health needs and an entire care plan for your specific condition. Here are some things to consider when finding a vein care specialist:

Specialties

New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center
The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center treats varicose vein disease and venous insufficiency.  Our scope of care includes the treatment of varicose, spider, pregnancy, and reticular veins.  Our objectives in administering care are to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve appearance. 

Diagnosis

Examples of Varicose Veins in Legs, Feet, and Ankles
We accurately identify the underlying causes of vein conditions, first, before diagnosing.  We’ve seen many patients who have been treated for the symptoms, rather than the disease, at prior clinics.  We provide an accurate diagnosis, closely monitor our patients and communicate to ensure condition improvement and patient satisfaction.     

Our Clinic

Dr. Stuart MIller - Vein Care Specialist
Our clinic, located in Randolph, NJ, is state-of-the-art, assuring nothing short of the best quality care available anywhere.

One of our famed doctors, Dr. Stuart Miller, holds over 15 medical device patents in our field of care.

We can tackle underlying causes with precision without wasting valuable time on false positives or negatives.  We continue to make technological advances in our field.

Procedures & Therapies

Vein Treatment Procedure
We perform ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, and compression therapy.  We understand that vein complications may affect patients’ body confidence due to visibility, so we also administer skincare procedures and therapies such as Skinceuticals, chemical peels, and Botox treatments.  We aim to satisfy our patients on all levels, including cosmetically. 

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Form
Unless you want to pay out of pocket for your vein treatment, you’re going to want to learn about your insurance coverage. Most vein procedures are covered by insurance, but because plans vary from person to person, you’ll want to double-check. NJVVC accepts most major insurance and Medicare and our staff will be happy to work with you to maximize your insurance benefits.

Read Reviews

Thumbs Up for Great Services
Spending some time reading through a specialist’s reviews online will likely shed some light on the quality of the services they offer. But it’s important for finding a vein specialist.  It’s important to keep in mind that people only turn to online reviews if their experience was one extreme or the other:  really great or really awful. Although, sometimes reviewers provide valuable insight.

We encourage all our patients to share their story regarding the experiences they have had with us. We strive to constantly provide a higher level of care for the people we see.  It shows in the reviews we have received over the years.

The Next Step – Schedule a Consultation with a Specialist

Our office staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about our field of practice.  To contact us about receiving care, or with general questions, you may call us at 862-251-7111, or inquire online here.
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