Hello All, Support Hose Store would like to remind our friends and customers that February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Approximately every 25 seconds an American will have a coronary event, yet many cases of heart disease can be [...]
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We frequently have patients ask us at SuppotHoseStore.com, what is the difference between a compression garment and a lymphedema pump? The simple answer is that these are two different solutions to reduce swelling in your arms and legs. As an example, let’s begin with the knowledge that humans have stretchy skin and that lymphedema is [...]
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As we approach the winter solstice, the nights are longer. Unfortunately this doesn’t always correspond with the hours of uninterrupted sleep we get during the holidays. Most nights when our head hits the pillow, we begin thinking about all the things we have yet to do. There are cards to be sent, gifts to be [...]
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Welcome to the Holiday season once again. We would like to take this chance to thank all of you for your patronage. It has been a pleasure to provide you with the highest quality in products to meet your compression stocking needs. Thank you for referring us to all of your friends and family. It [...]
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Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other foods into energy needed for daily life. Diabetes can lead to circulation issues and nerve damage in the feet, which can make it tough for you to [...]
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Our goal at SupportHoseStore.com has always been to make your life better. Sometimes going back to the basics of fitting and choosing your compression stocking is the smartest thing you can do for your legs and over-all well-being. For instance, did you know that you should re-measure yourself before you purchase your stockings every time? [...]
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For the Casual Walker, Weekend Warrior, and Professional Athlete Over the last several years, the major manufacturers, Jobst, Mediven and Sigvaris, have been developing special socks for the active person, so they can have a more active life style through exercising. Before these socks came to the market, people with leg swelling could no longer [...]
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All of us at Support Hose Store want to send a great big Thank You to all of you, our wonderful and loyal customers. On September 1st we celebrated our 9th year of being in the business of supplying all of your compression socks and stocking needs. The Past Nine years ago my parents started [...]
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We hope you will take time to read our previous news letters about DVT and prevention – –A DVT Can Strike Young and old Alike and Federal Awareness Campaign. Vanda A new study has opened to patient enrollment which may define the future treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). The new study will involve researchers [...]
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In the last few years, life style changes such as increases in rapid transit, work hours, and family involvement has brought about the demise of going for nice walks. This has been detrimental to our leg health. Physicians 10 years ago saw 1 of 10 patients with pitting edema. Today it is 8 out of [...]
Filed under: Athletic Support Socks, Compression Stockings, Edema, Support Hose, Varicose Veins, Venous Insufficiency | 10 Comments »
