V like vein

A vein is any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood toward the heart.

A vein is also any one of the thin lines that can be seen on the surface of a leaf or on the wing of an insect, or a long, narrow opening in a rock filled with gold, silver, etc.

Varicose and spider veins are veins that have become diseased or blocked.  Various health organizations estimate that about 50% of women and 40% of men in the U.S. suffer from varicose and spider veins.

The causes of varicose and spider veins are the same:  genetics, lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle or prolonged standing without movement, leg injury, obesity or hormonal changes (such as pregnancy or menopause).  As a result of these occurrences, the tiny valves in the veins of the legs might become weak or close permanently.  The valves are responsible for ensuring that blood is pumped upward to the heart.  Essentially, they work against gravity by preventing blood from flowing down.  When the valves become diseased, they are unable to block the blood from flowing downward.  The blood then becomes trapped, causing blue or red lines.

Varicose Veins:  These veins usually appear on the lower legs, calves and thighs.  They look like blue, red or flesh-colored bumps or jagged lines.  Varicose veins often swell up, causing them to be raised on the surface of your skin.

Spider Veins:  Spider veins are smaller than varicose veins.  While varicose veins resemble long, jagged lines, spider veins look like tree branches or small spider webs.  They are usually red or blue.  Spider veins often appear on the legs, but they can also appear on the face as a result of genetics or too much sun exposure.

There are different medical approaches to treat and get rid of these veins.  You can also hide them under specially designed body make-up, but the best way is still to move around so that the blood can circulate.

NIMBLE use a movement especially designed to address this issue, for example, on a long plane ride.