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How to Treat Varicose Veins

Varicose veins most often affect the legs and feet. Valves in the veins that help to pump blood back toward the heart can weaken or be damaged. When this happens blood pools in the veins causing them to swell. While varicose veins may sometimes lead to complications, in most cases, the condition may cause discomfort, but not serious medical problems. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery points out that even though some people are genetically inclined to get varicose veins, there are treatments and preventive measures that can help to minimize the symptoms.

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How to Relieve Stress With Exercise

There are many benefits of a good exercise routine beyond burning calories. The fact is, exercise is one of the best ways to relieve stress and anxiety. There is no single exercise that is the best for relieving stress because it depends on the individual. Some people decompress by doing cardiovascular workouts, like kickboxing or hot yoga, that get their heart rate going. Others do better with meditative exercise, such as hatha yoga or qigong, that lets them escape their worries. Some people prefer cross-training or other types of combination workouts because the diversity of activities keeps them from getting bored. Follow these guidelines to get on the path to a less stressful life.

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How to Relieve Neck Stress

Neck pain and neck stress are one of the most common physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. Stress is known to cause muscle tension in the body due to an involuntary response to pressure or apprehension. Learning to manage stress is a long-term solution for relieving neck stress; however, there are things you can do in the meantime to find relief.

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What Makeup to Wear for Summer

The battle against chapped and dry skin from blustery weather may be over, but the unique skin challenges that summer brings is just beginning. Summer makeup has to have duel purposes. It must protect, last through sweating jags and still look light and fresh. There are certain products on the market that can do all three without costing too much. You may be surprised at how simple looking good and taking care of your skin during the summer can be.

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What Is Vinyasa Yoga?

Vinyasa yoga, which means “breath-synchronized movement,” is a form of yoga that has become popular among those who practice in Western cultures. In Vinyasa yoga, participants move from one pose to the next in conjunction with a series of controlled and deliberate inhalations and exhalations. Vinyasa yoga emphasizes the entire sequence, rather than a specific pose, so that it becomes one fluid movement.