your mother or grandmother suffered from painful or unsightly legs doesn’t mean it has to be your destiny.


Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen is the founder of the Vein Healthcare Center in South Port- land, Maine. Dr. Asbjornsen is a nationally recognized vein specialist, a Fellow of the American College of Phlebology, and certi- fi ed by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. She cares for all levels of venous disease, including spider veins, varicose veins and venous ulcers. You can contact Dr. Asbjornsen at 207-221-7799 or info@veinhealthcare.com. See ad on this page.


Dr. Rudy Mueller Functional Medicine and Chiropractic Find and Address the Cause of Your Symptoms!


• Digestive Disturbances • Fatigue • Weight Management • Insomnia


• Joint & Muscular Pain • Female Hormone Issues • Headaches • Depression


Preventing Varicose Veins During Pregnancy


A woman’s body goes through many changes during pregnancy, including an increase in blood volume and fl uid. Fluid retention often causes swelling in the legs, ankles and feet. Graduated compression stockings promote good circulation. They help to reduce swelling and pain and, in many cases, can minimize or even prevent varicose veins.


Any woman with a family history of problem veins should wear full-length stockings (or at least knee-high stock- ings) throughout her entire fi rst trimester. Stockings come in a variety of styles and strengths, from knee-highs and thigh- highs, to full-length stockings.


Pregnancy compression stockings (and body garments) are available with a doctor’s prescription, and many maternity stores also offer them. There are panty hose styles with more room in the belly, specially designed to expand during preg- nancy without restricting the abdomen. Accurate sizing is critical, so it is best to check with a doctor prior to purchasing any type of compression while pregnant.


Dr. Rudy Mueller is a board certified licensed chiropractic physician and a certified functional medicine practitioner at True North Health Center in Falmouth, ME. He is accepting new patients and can be reached at his office (207) 781-4488


Healthy Veins Improve Your Quality of Life


At the Vein Healthcare Center, Cindy Asbjornsen, DO provides a comfortable setting where she can evaluate your individual symptoms—from varicose veins to venous ulcers—and work with you to choose the best treatment.


Dr. Asbjornsen is a nationally recognized vein specialist, member of the American College of Phlebology, and a board certified Phlebologist.


CALL (207) 221-7799


TO SCHEDULE A COMPLETE EVALUATION. Visit www.veinhealthcare.com to learn about vein health and the latest treatments.


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