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
( 1 - 10 ) |
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
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drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
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eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
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nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
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juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
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do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
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carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
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a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
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do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
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use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
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brown rice is good to eat
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avoid red meat and animal fats
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reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
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fast a few days a month
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get at least 8 hours of sleep
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exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
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do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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