It’s that time of year. Springtime is time to see your Dermatologist. Though the American Cancer Society does not have specific guidelines based upon age and risk factors for how often you should see your doctor, a good rule of thumb is to visit your dermatologist at least once a year. Should you go in for a full body exam? How long does it take? Can your regular family doctor do this or should you see a dermatologist? Can you just examine yourself? Here’s what you need to know! Continue reading “Springtime is time to see your Dermatologist!”
Run Better and Feel Better with Uvoider Compression Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-30 mmHg)
Train with pain. Push past the pain. No pain, no gain. If you are a runner, you have heard these sayings and many more and no doubt about it, all runners experience pain and fatigue. It just comes with the territory. But there is something you can do that will ease sore calf muscles and help you run better and feel better. Continue reading “Run Better and Feel Better with Uvoider Compression Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-30 mmHg)”
Sore Muscles? Continue Exercising with Uvoider Compression Arm and Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-30 mmHg)
Are your arm muscles sore after your exercise routine? Good. Because arm muscle soreness after exercise means your muscles are getting stronger. So don’t stop exercising; rather keep to your routine and put a pair of Uvoider Compression Arm Sleeves – More Support™ Series in your gym bag for wear both during and after exercise. Continue reading “Sore Muscles? Continue Exercising with Uvoider Compression Arm and Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-30 mmHg)”
Treating Deep Vein Thrombosis with Compression Foot and Calf Sleeves
Deep Vein Thrombosis, aka DVT, is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot (thrombosis) or clots form in the deep veins of your legs. DVT typically causes swelling and pain, but you can also have DVT and not notice any symptoms. DVT is very serious. When a blood clot breaks free and travels through your bloodstream, it can lodge in your lungs and block your blood flow. This is called a pulmonary embolism and it makes a heart attack or stroke more likely. DVT can be treated with medications, medical and compression wear, and physical therapy. Continue reading “Treating Deep Vein Thrombosis with Compression Foot and Calf Sleeves”
Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Compression Foot Sleeves
Plantar Fasciitis, aka Policeman’s Heel, is the swelling of the tissue that runs across the bottom side of your foot and connects the bone of your heel to your toes. It is the most common cause of pain in the heel. People, like police officers, that on their feet for extended periods of time are at risk of developing this condition, hence the nickname Policeman’s Heel. But did you know, Plantar Fasciitis is common in runners? If you are a runner or have a job or hobby that keeps you on your feet, here’s what you need to know about Plantar Fasciitis. Continue reading “Treating Plantar Fasciitis with Compression Foot Sleeves”
Treating Lymphedema with Compression Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves
Lymphedema is a medical condition that is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. This blockage prevents the flow of lymph fluid, a clear fluid that is carried toward the heart. Unable to properly flow, the lymph fluid builds up and causes swelling. There is no cure for lymphedema, but the swelling and discomfort can be treated using compression and physical therapy. Continue reading “Treating Lymphedema with Compression Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves”
When You Should Wear Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves
Most people would have seen someone wearing arm sleeves and calf sleeves and probably might have an idea as to why they wear them. But when should you wear arm sleeves and calf sleeves? More specifically, what kinds of activities do you engage in and what kinds of needs do you have for which arm sleeves and calf sleeves are a solution? If you are like most people, you will be surprised to find out what you have been missing. Continue reading “When You Should Wear Arm Sleeves and Calf Sleeves”
Uvoider UV Compression Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-20 and 20-30 mmHg)
Uvoider is announcing the availability of a new line of extra compression Arm and Calf Sleeves called the Uvoider UV Compression Sleeves – More Support™ Series. The Uvoider UV Compression Arm and Calf Sleeves – More Support™ Series come in 2 compression levels: 15-20 mmHg and 20-30 mmHg. The higher the numbers, the higher the compression. These sleeves can be worn for sports, outdoor work, and for medical conditions. Continue reading “Uvoider UV Compression Sleeves – More Support™ Series (15-20 and 20-30 mmHg)”
Slip, Slop, Slap – Course management can save strokes, skin care management can save lives!
Serious golfers understand the importance of course management as there is no better way to make a big number on an easy hole than to aimlessly go about the play of the hole without thinking about the risks and rewards of each shot. No doubt about it, course management can save strokes and every serious golfer should do it. But there is a different kind of management that golfers need to do and it’s called skin care management. Skin care management can save lives and all you need to know are these three words – slip, slop, slap. Continue reading “Slip, Slop, Slap – Course management can save strokes, skin care management can save lives!”
Skin Tone Arm Sleeves – Ten reasons to wear the skin tone color
There are many reasons to wear UV compression arm sleeves and they come in all kinds of colors. Surprisingly, one of the most popular colors of UV compression arm sleeves is skin tone. Here are ten reasons why people choose the skin tone color for their UV compression arm sleeves. Continue reading “Skin Tone Arm Sleeves – Ten reasons to wear the skin tone color”