Varicose veins are twisted, large, swollen, and raised veins that are dilated and overfilled with blood. it is a common health issue that affects about a quarter of American adults, especially women. In advanced cases, they can be painful. They are most common in the legs, but they can occur in other places as well. Hemorrhoids is an example. You may think they are a normal part of aging, but there are things you can do for varicose veins support and your overall health.
Plants can be grown hydroponically continuously in any location where there is space, water, and light. In fact, astronauts ate leafy greens in 2015 that were grown on the International Space Station. Hydroponics also offers a higher yield of plants per square foot because plants can be grown in multiple layers and because of the controlled conditions. Another benefit of the controlled conditions is that there is little to no need for pesticides.
Some of the world’s fastest distance runners run barefoot or with a minimal layer of protection under their feet. This observation has lead to podiatrists and shoe manufacturers revaluating what it takes to have healthy happy feet. Dr. William Rossi was one of the first to look at the history of footwear and it's affect on the natural structure of the foot. Fashion trends and misinformation continues to have negative affects on foot health for many, resulting in issues like bunions, hammer toes, shin splints, the need for orthotics, etc.
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Oats are one of the most commonly eaten type of whole grains in the United States. They have been cultivated from the Avena Sativa plant for over 5,000 years. As people move away from dairy products, oat milk is one of the popular choices. Oat milk has a mild taste, pleasant texture, and many producers utilize sustainability practices to make it. Many other products come from the plant too such as oat bran, milky oat seed, oat flour and oat straw.
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Hemp seeds are rich in both nutrients and beneficial fatty acids. The seeds are well-recognized as an incredibly healthy food. Yet they are not as well known as other seeds like chia and flax, because hemp products were banned in 1937. And some people may still be concerned that it comes from the same plant as marijuana. Hemp is related to marijuana, which also comes from the Cannabis plant. However, the two are not the same, and no hemp product causes the “high” associated with marijuana.
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