Advantages: You look much better, so you feel better.
Disadvantages: Only minimal expense and discomfort.

...me at all, so little in fact that I didn’t even look at it. Then, one day when I was smoothing body lotion over my legs after a shower, I noticed two markedly blue veins in that leg. They were not ‘knotty’ as advanced varicose veins are, but I was a bit concerned, as I feared they might get worse. I was annoyed, too, as nothing in my life should predispose me to varicose veins. I’m not fat, I don’t spend hours being inactive, there are no people in my family who have them. I saw my GP, who agreed they were small varicose veins, but said that nothing could be done yet except to keep active, which I already was doing.I knew that red thread veins can be treated by beauticians, but blue ones must have qualified medical attention. I made up mind to forget about them unless they deteriorated, but something changed that. Soon afterwards I... Read review

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Advantages: it works well, no operations
Disadvantages: takes a log time, perseverance is needed

...I saw this product advertised, so I looked it up on line and thought this is for me. Ever since the birth of my second child, I've had an unsightly vein/bruising on my leg, which to be honest has always embarrassed me, especially when wearing a skirt, or swimming outfit on Holiday, I asked the doctor, what could be done, and he started talking about operations etc, but I really didn't fancy the idea of that, as I'm a bit of a wimp. But now this product has come along, and already life is feeling and looking so much better. It really does as it says, first of all, I didn't even know what I've got is called a Spider vein, Basically a large looking bruise with dark blue small thin lines coming from it. It's a lengthy process so do not expect over night miraculous , but after a few days application you will start to see... Read review

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Advantages: Non invasive, relatively inexpensive, can be successful for some people
Disadvantages: Time consuming & treatment is lengthy and ongoing

...I have suffered from broken veins - also called spider veins or thread veins - for a few years now. I used to do a lot of high impact sport which has over the years encouraged these veins to appear.Some people are possibly more predisposed to spider veins then others, but in all they a very, very common complaint indeed. I really disliked and still do dislike the spider veins that I have on my legs. So I researched the internet and found this product by Skin Doctors. The reviews seemed quite good so I thought that I would give it a whirl. You really do have to perservere with this product every day to get any result at all. The product needs to be applied to warmly moistened skin, and so is best applied after a bath or shower. The cream itself has a nice moist consistency and massages well into the skin leaving little residue... Read review

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Advantages: There aren't any
Disadvantages: Blood tests every couple of weeks, hanging around in hospitals...

...- anyone who's experienced them or their half-length siblings knows what I mean) and arranged a veingram (like an X-ray, but with dye injected into the veins to make them show up) for Monday. Heparin is a substance found naturally in the blood, which prevents clotting. The X-ray tech took one look and directed me into an ultrasound room instead, simply because it was easier to get on that bench than the ones in the X-ray rooms. Still, at least the result was immediate. Hence the rat poison in the review title. I was given a steadily-increasing dose of Warfarin (Warfarin used to be frequently used as a rat poison - until rats evolved an immunity to it) and daily blood tests until my blood was sufficiently thin - I finally left after 10 days in hospital, with a series of outpatient appointments over the next six months (standard treatment... Read review

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Advantages: A great Indie/rock album
Disadvantages: Sung by Americans?!?!?

...Why could Oasis never crack the states? Part of the reason could be that US indie/rock bands like Francisco-based "third eye blind" are so damn good. "Out of the vein" is the third and, for my money, best album by this largely ignored (in the UK) band. If you haven't heard the music before, it is excellent in a similar way to Oasis or The Chilli Peppers. Great tunes based around guitars and drums provide the platform for the band's clever lyrics. The distinctive voice of the lead singer and smooth production make for great songs that are easy to listen to, catchy, and just plain good. Track Listing: I have stuck a track listing on here with the intention of summarising the songs, but after writing "another great indie song" four times I have given up and just picked out my favourites. 1. Faster Sets the pace for the first half... Read review

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Advantages: N/A
Disadvantages: N/A

...Beneath the Blue Vein In a small back garden in a central borough of London there sat a girl on a bench, she had her head in her hands and there was a faint whimpering coming from her. She was crying. We do not know why she’s crying curious reader, but to any person around, it looked like the typical teenage girl crying over a secondary school romance gone awry. Well as it is my job as your humble narrator to tell you a story, I will convey to you her predicament. The troubled girl’s name is Milena Ivanov, but to her friends she is Mila. Although from a Russian background, she spoke perfect English. She had no accent and could pass for an English girl. She left Russia with her parents to find hope in the United Kingdom after the Soviet collapse in 1991. She is 15 years old and attends a private school for which her parents pay... Read review

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Advantages: Lightens your periods
Disadvantages: Some side effects

...are still protected against getting pregnant but if you forget more then you may get pregnant in which case you should use extra contraception such as condom! Cautions with the following 1. Women aged 35 and over 2. Any immediate family (i.e mum, dad, brother or sister) have had any strokes, heart attacks, clots all before the age of 45 3. Smokers 4. Obesity 5. High blood pressure 6. Varicose veins 7. Diabetes 8. History of severe depression 9. History of migraines YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION, as they can recommend the best contraceptive such as the injection. Do NOT use the pill if 1. You are pregnant or might be 2. Breastfeeding (Up to 6 months or until weaning) 3. Any known blood clots 4. Angina 5. Woman who smoke more than 40 cigarettes a day 6. Excess of urea... Read review

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Advantages: none
Disadvantages: can be many

...These things can get to be pretty ugly looking and turn purple and then you look like you have road maps on your legs. They run in my family and of course I got them also.I used to cover them up with dark stockings but that didn't work when it was hot. I asked my doctor and he said they could be operated on but the scars can be just as ugly as the veins so I didn't take that option. What I did do was start staying off my feet more and elevating them when I could which made quite a difference after a few months. I also lost 60 pounds which I will write an op on some time or the other. Taking the added weight off my legs made a major improvement. Unless you look very close they are hardly noticable at all anymore. You do have to keep the weight off and also keep off your feet a lot or they will worsen again but for now... Read review

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Advantages: This is Deftones at their best, an essential album, meaningful lyrics, sweet bass and guitar tunes.
Disadvantages: =======================

...Yes, this was the release that made the history of the Deftones career in the book. One of their strongest titles, when Adrenaline was released Deftones record sales skyrocket through the roof. This is Deftones highlight record, and now with their new CD release “White Pony”. Deftones popularity in the music business has skyrocketed. They deserve every bit of their success. And they are all for their fans, while creating tight lyrics and sweet beats. Once you listen to this Deftones record, adrenaline will be rushing through your veins. I was at a local used cd store and I came across the band Deftones. This was about 3 years ago. I can very well remember the day I bought my first CD by them. The title of it was Adrenaline and after I listened to the first track I knew this band was something more. They are unlike any... Read review

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Advantages: PMS is reduced, period pains vanish and shorter periods
Disadvantages: some side effects can be fatal!

...liver disease - Allergy to any of the ingredients of this pill DON’T take this pill if you had any of the following when you were pregnant: - Itching of your whole body (pruritus of pregnancy) - The rash known as herpes gestationis - Worsening of inherited deafness - Yellowing of the skin (jaundice). What you should know before taking Microgynon30. As with most contraceptive pills your doctor will probably (should) check your medical history by asking you some questions about you and other members of your family. You should be asked these questions on a fairly regular basis as well as taking your blood pressure. There are some conditions that need to be monitored carefully when taking this pill these include: - Severe depressive states, past or present - Varicose Veins - Diabetes or a tendency towards it. - High... Read review

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