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Lymphatic Nutrition Tips
Do you have Lymphedema or Lipedema? Our Certified Lymphedema Therapists Sara Salinas and Sara Randolph put together these nutrition tips to help manage your symptoms. Increase Water Intake Decrease Caffeine and Artificial Sweeteners Avoid Face Food, Processed Foods, and Sugar Eat Mostly Whole Foods Increase Fiber Treating Lymphedema and Lipedema Our Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLT)...
Don’t Ruin Your Summer Vacation
Summer Travel Can Increase Your Risk for Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot inside a vein deep in the body, especially in the legs. DVT may not have any symptoms but can cause pain, swelling, and warmth in the leg. If untreated, people with DVT are...
Dr. Schoonover Contributes to Venous Education Article
Dr. Schoonover recently contributed to a medical education article written by John McCormick. The article introduces venous disease management to allied healthcare professionals, but it provides great information for patients as well. Dr. Schoonover was glad to support venous education and share his expertise. You can read the article below:
AVLS Lymphedema Presentation
Dr. Schoonover and Mallory Bragg, FNP-C recently presented to fellow physicians and Advance Practice Providers on the benefits of integrating with Lymphatic Therapists in the evaluation and treatment of Lymphedema in their offices.
Presenting With Varicose and Spider Veins
One of the most frequent questions we get from our patients is how we address both varicose and spider veins. In this blog, we’ll discuss how we help patients with both dilated varicosities and small caliber surface veins (spider veins). What is the Difference Between Varicose and Spider Veins? Varicose veins are large, swollen, and twisted blue...
Varicose Veins After Pregnancy
Now that your little bundle of joy has arrived, you may be concerned to see that your varicose veins didn’t disappear with your baby bump. If your veins don’t improve within 6 months of pregnancy, you should talk to a vein specialist. Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Varicose veins develop when the valves that keep blood...
Summer Legs are Made in the Winter ®
Did you know that half of all people over age 50 are affected by varicose veins? That’s nearly 55 percent of women and 45 percent of men in the U.S. Most all insurance carriers require both a Full Consultation and a Period of Conservative Treatment before they will cover procedure costs. That’s why we say Summer...
ACP Annual Congress Vascular Table Presentation
Dr. Schoonover was privileged to present a poster abstract at the recent 29th American College of Phlebology Annual Congress in Orlando. Renowned physicians and healthcare professionals from around the world provided vein care specialists the latest information on minimally invasive techniques with innovative and engaging content for all attendees. The presentation was titled “Multi-Position Vascular Tables as a...
Even Active People in Good Shape Can Have Varicose Veins
Vein disease can impact the active or athletic adult Many people can develop varicose veins including men, athletes, pregnant women and those who are generally in good health. Active people are sometimes surprised to see bulging veins in their legs or to feel discomfort. As you may know, when we walk, our leg muscles pump...
Untreated Venous Disease Can Lead to Serious Skin Complications
Longstanding and untreated venous insufficiency can lead to serious complications for patients. Venous reflux, associated with varicose vein disease, can result in increasing symptoms such as leg aching, pain, and swelling. This is a reflection of the increasing venous pressure from progressive valve failure inside the veins. Skin changes, such as stasis dermatitis, can even...
What Every Woman Should Know about Varicose Vein Disease
Indiana Vein Specialists® was recently published in Indianapolis Woman magazine. The article about Indiana Vein Specialists, titled “What Every Woman Should Know About Varicose Vein Disease”, appeared in the December issue. < Back to the News page
Indiana Vein Specialists at Carmel Marathon and Fitness Expo
Sponsoring Healthy Legs through Vein Disease Awareness The Fitness Expo takes place on Friday, April 20th from 10:00am – 9:00 pm. It is open to the community and is designed to provide a variety of health-related information to participants, their families, and all other community members to help educate them on the importance of maintaining...