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		<title>JoViPak – One of Our New Manufacturers « Ask Vanda Weblog</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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 At Support Hose Store, we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest technology in lymphedema and gradient compression stocking therapy for our clients.  We are excited to welcome our newest manufacturer, Jovipak to the Support Hose Store family!  Jovipak® is a leader in the field of Lymphedema Products.
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		<title>WHY DO WE GET VARICIOSE VEINS</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Varicose veins are the result of venous insufficiency. There are many things that influence the health of the veins in our legs. Among these are hereditary, obesity, sedate life styles, and of course, age. The population of the United States is getting older, the Baby Boomers are now in their 60&#8217;s, and, unfortunately many of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=askvanda.supporthosestore.com&blog=4227573&post=333&subd=askvanda&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Lymphedema &#8211; Avoidance and Bandaging</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month we addressed what lymphedema is, being primary or secondary lymphedema. We discussed the lymphatic system, and the factors that contribute to lymphedema.  (Please click here to go to the prior Leg Health News).This issue we would like to discuss avoiding lymphedema and keeping it in check should you have already developed.
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Let Your Legs Go Untreated</title>
		<link>http://askvanda.supporthosestore.com/2009/01/07/168/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:31:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Deep Vein Thrombosis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[High blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes are very common and when people recognize symptoms of these conditions, they seek a physician and undergo treatment.  Venous disorders are also extremely common.  In fact statistics show one in three American over the age of 45 are affected by venous disease.  It is just a shame that [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=askvanda.supporthosestore.com&blog=4227573&post=168&subd=askvanda&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Support Hose Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Venous Insufficiency]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edema]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of our very good customers sent us a letter the other day that we would like to share with you.  She expressed what we have been telling our clients for a very long time.  What a difference support hose can make in a person&#8217;s life!  &#8230;.. Vanda
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		<title>Understanding Venous Disease &#8211; Video</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kjackson617</dc:creator>
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		<title>Chronic Venous Insufficiency</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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Early intervention could prevent future complications

Up to 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).  If not treated, CVI can result in a venous stasis ulcer. 
 




Risk Factors 

Increased age 
Prior deep vein        thrombosis (DVT) 
Family history of DVT 
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		<title>Noninvasive Treatment of Varicose Veins and Venous Insuffeciency</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vanda Lancour</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[JON SENKOWSKY, MD FACS
 
Venous disease is a health problem that affects almost everyone. Despite the fact venous disease has been acknowledged since the time of Hippocrates, hundreds of years B.C., innovative technology and significant diagnostic advances in treating venous disease are only now emerging in the field of vascular surgery.

Venous disease occurs for the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=askvanda.supporthosestore.com&blog=4227573&post=16&subd=askvanda&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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