Information and facts on Buerger's Disease

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Buerger's disease is a circulatory disease that is brought on by chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the extremities. Also called thromboangiitis obliterans , Buerger's disease is most common with people who smoke. It normally affects the foot or lower leg, but it may occur in the hand, arm, or thigh as well. Early signs of Buerger’s disease are a tingling sensation like "pin pricks" and a burning sensation in the fingers and toes. It can lead to ulceration and gangrene; in severe cases, amputation may be required. There are other disorders associated with circulatory problems. When plaque or fatty deposits form along the walls of the arteries, it causes them to harden and constrict. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, results because the blood exerts greater force against the walls of the narrowed and/or  more rigid blood vessels. Hypertension can lead to stroke, angina pectoris (chest pain), kidney damage, and heart attack. Another serious circulatory condition is Raynaud's phenomenon , which is characterized by  constriction and spasm of the blood vessels in the body extremities, like fingers, toes, and tip of the nose. Cold, stress, smoking, and other factors may cause fingers and toes to become numb; extremities may appear colorless or bluish due to lack of circulation and arterial spasm. This disease  most commonly affects women and sometimes may lead to gangrene. Poor circulation can also result from varicose veins, which develop because of a loss and weakening of elasticity in the vein walls.

 

Nutrient / Supplement Importance
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Helpful notes
B vitamins 8 they help blood circulation and are needed for good metabolism. This family of vitamins aids the body with stress and its effects.
Essential Fatty acids 7 helpful in improving blood circulation, good for the heart and cardiovascular health. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil.
Coenzyme Q10 10 improves circulation, some supplements will include reishi mushroom which helps boost the immune system as well.
Multi-vitamin and
Mineral supplement
10 contains B vitamins, vitamin E , calcium, zinc, and magnesium, which all are helpful in both the treatment and prevention of  Buerger's disease as well as promote good circulation health. Nutrients in a daily supplement are required for good general health and well being.
Zinc  8 this mineral works with calcium and magnesium
Calcium 9 helps circulation and to protect arteries from stress caused by sudden blood pressure changes, women often are low in calcium but need the other vitamins and minerals to properly absorb the calcium into their body.
Magnesium 9 a mineral that works in combination with calcium 
vitamin A 7 aids in the storage of fats in the body and also is an antioxidant
vitamin E 10 improves circulation acts also as an anticoagulant

 

 

Other Changes To Make

  • drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or filtered water a day

  • eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)

  • nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good

  • juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)

  • do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods

  • carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack

  • a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)

  • do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks

  • do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...

  • use stress relief like going for walks in the park (or the 10/90 rule - see Stress)

  • brown rice is good to eat

  • avoid red meat and animal fats

  • reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others

  • fast a few days a month

  • get at least 8 hours of sleep 

  • exercise light to moderate amounts

  • avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet

  • do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke

  • do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal

  • do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry

  • do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else

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........Symmetry herbal and nutritional products for Women, Children, and Men includes vitamins, herb supplements, skin care, weight loss, water filters, sport's nutrition, and health maintenance. Giving you and your family an alternative natural way for prevention and healing treatment of disease - also to aid in well being of mind, body, and spirit.