Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged veins that appear close to the skin's surface. They occur usually in the calves and thighs and is the result of malfunctioning valves inside the veins as prolonged pressure or obstruction of the veins. Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) has been shown to be as effective as conventional treatments such as compression stockings for relieving the...

In the United Suites, the presence of a blue vein on a child's forehead that touches the nose supposedly indicates an early death. But in Europe, the same vein is a sign that the person will never marry. Although most of us probably have strange beliefs about veins - including the ever-popular notion that washing the hands immediately after ironing or doing hard work will make them bulge --...

There are many ways to remove unsightly and uncomfortable spider veins. Spider veins, also known as varicose veins, can range from size, location, as well as the way the veins are elevated above the skin. These veins are usually extremely conspicuous as they are caused by pooled up blood from bad circulation, and tend to take on a deep blue or purple color. Because they are seen beneath the skin,...

Don't you wish that you can turn back time? Maybe things will be a lot easier then. It would then be possible to maintain your youthful, fresh beauty for all eternity. Imagine how wonderful it would be if you were to remain the way you are today. You don't have to worry about the common problems that arise as we grow older. Hair loss, bone loss wrinkles and varicose veins are just some of the...

If there was one good reason for a wish to return to childhood, it might be to recapture the beautiful, blisfully aromatic, smooth skin we all had as babies. Sadly, we don't grow younger and our skin does not stay clear and smooth. Puberty hits and we suffer from acne. Then the natural aging process kicks in and produces lines, wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation problems, broken capillaries, dull...