16 Blood Thinner Dos and Don’ts
Blood thinners are medications that stop or slow the formation of blood clots, keep clots from getting bigger, or prevent clots that have already formed from traveling to other parts of the body. Bloo
Blood Clots While Pregnant: Understanding Your Risk and How to Prevent Them
Pregnancy entails more than morning sickness and fatigue — it also brings a risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a preventable formation of blood clots in the veins. Pregnant women are five times more
How to Build a Healthy Diet When You Have Factor V Leiden
You might have heard that “you can't choose your family,” and the same applies to the genes you inherit from them.Everyone is born with two copies of the factor V (pronounced “factor five”) gene. This
Can You Eat Beets When Taking Blood-Thinning Medicine?
The deep-red color of some beets can show up in your urine if you eat them and might make you think you have blood in your urine. This is particularly alarming if you use a blood-thinning medication b
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What Causes a Blood Clot to Form in the Arm?
When blood vessels, which carry blood throughout your body, get injured, clots form to stop the bleeding. As you heal, your body should absorb the clots as they dissolve. However, sometimes these clot
Can You Take Cinnamon With a Blood Thinner?
Revered by ancient Egyptians for its medicinal properties, cinnamon is a savory spice derived from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Although it is widely used, you may need to moderate your consumptio
6 Diet Tips to Help Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can lead to serious illness, disability, or, in severe cases, death. The good news is that DVT is both preventable and treatable. One simple step you can take right now to l
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