Peripheral Artery Disease
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Peripheral Artery Disease - Editor's Choice

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs—most often the legs. This can lead to pain when walking (claudication), cramping, cold feet, and in severe cases, ulcers or poor wound healing. While conventional treatments include medications and lifestyle changes, many individuals look to natural remedies for additional support.

1. Walking and Supervised Exercise Therapy

One of the most effective ways to manage PAD is through a structured walking program. Exercise improves circulation and helps form new blood vessels over time.

  • Tip: Walk until you feel discomfort, rest, then walk again. Repeat several cycles daily.

2. L-Arginine and Citrulline

These amino acids help increase nitric oxide production, which dilates blood vessels and supports oxygen delivery to tissues.

  • How to Use: Look for high-quality supplements, often taken before meals or exercise. Follow product directions carefully.

3. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3s reduce inflammation and may help prevent blood clots. They also support arterial health.

  • Sources: Cold-water fish like salmon, walnuts, flaxseed, or fish oil supplements.

4. Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo may improve walking distance and circulation by enhancing blood flow and reducing clotting risk.

  • How to Use: Standard dose is 120–240 mg daily, split into two doses. Choose a product standardized for 24% flavone glycosides.

5. Turmeric (Curcumin)

Turmeric's anti-inflammatory effects may reduce arterial inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which are involved in PAD.

  • Tip: Take with black pepper for better absorption. Turmeric can be consumed as a supplement, tea, or added to meals.

6. Dietary Changes

  • Adopt a Mediterranean-style diet: Rich in olive oil, vegetables, fish, and nuts—this supports vascular health.
  • Limit processed foods and sugar: These increase inflammation and worsen arterial damage.
  • Focus on circulation-boosting foods: Beets, leafy greens, garlic, pomegranate, and citrus.

7. Quitting Smoking

Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for PAD. Quitting dramatically improves circulation and reduces progression of the disease.

8. Compression and Support

Compression socks may help those with venous insufficiency, though they should be used cautiously in PAD and only with your doctor’s guidance.

9. When to See a Doctor

PAD is a serious condition that can lead to severe complications, including limb loss if untreated. Seek medical care if you experience leg pain while walking, cold or numb feet, slow-healing wounds, or significant color changes in the toes or feet. Natural remedies can help support circulation but should be part of a comprehensive care plan.

Conclusion

Natural remedies and lifestyle modifications can play a supportive role in managing Peripheral Artery Disease. With a balanced approach, improved circulation and quality of life are possible.

Keep reading below to explore remedies recommended by Earth Clinic readers who have managed PAD symptoms naturally, and share your story to help others.


The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.

Nattokinase and Serrapeptase

Posted by Rebecca (Texas) on 12/08/2016
★★★★★

Editor's Choice

Prioris, you are extremely smart and right! It took hours and hours of research for me to figure this out and now I'm able to pass on this information on, like you!! Serrapeptase has saved both my parents lives!

My stepmom was in and out of hospital frequently for COPD, even hooked to life support at one time, shes been on so many medications and still was dying, she also had a stent in her heart many years ago and since she started serrapeptase, which was almost 2-years ago, she hasn't been back in the hospital. My dad also is on serrapeptase and he continues to smoke (they both smoke all day) this is the only thing he's done differently. His cholesterol is down, his triglycerides reduced 110 points in 4 months of starting serrapeptase, I have his bloodwork to prove it. It's remarkable! .When he started serrapeptase, he was on his death bed, had to sleep sitting up, you could hear him wheezing in the next room, lots of cracklings in chest and was out of breath walking across room, so he was taken by ambulance to the cardiac hospital and we finally saw a doctor two days later but he was having extreme anxiety and was so tired of being there, so we made a risky decision that wasn't easy, we left the hospital against doctors orders, had to sign papers to leave, my entire family was mad at us. The reason we left is because the hospital was trying to do a chemical stress test and I was worried it would cause him to have a heart attack so we refused it and he was dying for a cigarette and getting so anxious with sweat pouring off his face that I was worried about him staying there any longer, and they kept coming in giving him strong doses of dangerous medication, so I went and rented wheel chair and pushed him out of the hospital and we went to his house and I stayed there to take care of him. I had been studying serrapeptase for two days while in the hospital, and I ordered overnight delivery and he started taking serrapeptase 120,000 2 capsules 3- times a day away from food, and within a week (Gods honest truth) he wasn't wheezing, could sleep on his back and you would have never known he was sick, it was a true miracle and I'm so thankful for this life saving enzyme!!

He's now on a maintenance dose of 1 in the morning and 1 at night, he still smokes daily 😢, but at least he switched to organic cigarettes and at 79 years old I don't give him a hard time about it. He's had no problems since starting Serrapeptase, his tryglicerides numbers dropping over 100 points in 4-months is significant! He doesn't get congested, serrapeptase dissolves thick mucus in the lungs!! My favorite find!!!


Nattokinase and Serrapeptase
Posted by Prioris (Fort Pierce, Fl, Usa) on 05/25/2013
★★★★★

Editor's Choice

Ailment: Peripheral Artery Disease, Heart Disease

Remedy: Nattonkinase and Serrapeptase

Over 8 years ago in my late 40s, I suffered from severe Peripheral Artery Disease. I had great difficulty in walking. My blood coagulates due to an unknow microbe. My cholesterol always remained way above 300.

I did research on heart disease and clogging of the arteries. After I researched, I came up with a plan. First, eat as much cholesterol as I want. Second, take high dosages of the fibrolytic enzymes i.e., 60-100K unit of Nattokinase and 140-200K units of Serrapeptase 3 times a day on empty stomach. Within 3 weeks, my symptoms began to dissipate. After 2 months I was symptom free. You will know whether it works or not within one month. I went down to a maintenance dose after a few more months. It cost me $11 a month. Your body will only use as much fibrolytic enzyme as it needs. The enzyme creates flood flow hence clears buildup and dissolves clots. I use Serrapeptase since it has something added that dissolves clots also. After your symptoms dissipate, you can experiment on what works best for you and dosage, I found taking both works better for me.

China has done thousands of studies on fibrolytic enzymes. They have found it protects people from heart attacks and strokes. Nattokinase can be derived from bacteria or fungus. Both work but I prefer the bacteria derived kind. Some have vitamin K removed. This is so it won't interfere with some medications. I want the vitamin K in mine. Please try to replace you meds with natural remedies. I eat as much cholesterol as I want. No diet restrictions. This doesn't mean you can't experiment with diet changes to see what happens.

The medical establishment wants you to believe that cholesterol is the cause of clogged arteries. Cholesterol is what protects your arteries and you from death. It has been shown that people who have clean arteries don't have heart disease. Fibrolytic enzymes clean the arteries. You clean your arteries and you prevent heart disease. Even most bypass operations are unnecessary. Many doctors will try to scare their patients away from fibrolytic enzymes.

Do not take blood pressure medications. They are harmful to your health. Look at the research. Also your blood pressure will vary greatly during the day. I don't worry about blood pressure. Take control of your health.



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