Decades ago, the military had access to a special camera we were told could see in the dark; a night vision camera. Could it really see into the darkness? No. It was a camera that detected infrared...

What’s the likelihood that you might suffer from symptoms of venous (vein) disease, such as varicose veins, leg heaviness, or restless leg syndrome? There are a number of risk factors for vein problems that can be divided...

Tennis superstar Serena Williams. Olympic speed skater Rebekah Bradford. Miami Heat center Chris Bosh. What do these sports pros have in common? All have suffered from blood clots in their lungs that originated in their deep vein...

Have you ever asked your doctor if that ache in your legs at the end of the day is something more? Or do you wonder if you might get varicose veins like your mom? Vein, or venous,...

“We are used to cleaning the outside house, but the most important house to clean is yourself – your own house – which we never do.” – Marina Abramovic Was one of your resolutions to get healthy...

Welcome to March: a month just far off enough from those New Year’s Resolutions to forget they were even made! January can be a time full of anticipation, and when March arrives—after weeks of dark, cold weather,...

Is the treatment of varicose veins a cosmetic cure or a medical procedure? This is a very common question. Most healthcare providers would agree that if a patient is having pain and is unable to perform his...

Many women go into pregnancy not knowing a lot about it and having a lot of questions so they search the web and ask friends, family, midwives or doctors; and then end up having more questions! One...

Many athletes, professionals and amateurs alike, experience some kind of leg pain at one time or another, whether from the mechanics of pounding movement on a hard surface, or keeping their legs in the same position for...

Welcome to the New Year! For me, it’s a time for reflection and assessing which path I’d like to be on in regards to my health, especially when it comes to prevention. One method of prevention that...

There are a lot of myths about vein, or venous, disease, and how to treat it. Rather than add to the confusion by repeating them here, I will list 15 facts to consider. Vein problems are among...

It’s been said that Hippocrates would spread a mud slurry over the body of a sick patient and the area where the mud dried first was suspect for underlying disease. He understood that illness often produces heat...

Sclerotherapy is one of the modern procedures used to treat spider veins and varicose veins. Before I address some common questions about sclerotherapy, first let’s briefly review why someone might need the procedure. Vein disease (also known...

My name is Dr. Sarah Kotzur and I’m a ridiculously happy, licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Portland, Maine. In my beautiful seaside clinic, I’ve helped thousands of patients regain their health and vitality using a natural approach...