Atherosclerosis Of The Extremities: Causes And Treatment

Today we will talk about the form of atherosclerosis that occurs in the blood vessels in the legs and feet. This is a very normal disorder known as and it is usually due to hardening of the arteries due to plaque and fat.

It leads to complications you may have already experienced: circulatory problems, varicose veins, swelling in the legs and feet, tingling, cramps at night and muscle fatigue.

Can it be prevented? Of course! A healthy lifestyle will be of great importance to avoid. If you are already suffering from it in your daily life, then listen to the following advice that is guaranteed to help.

Atherosclerosis of the extremities: what are the symptoms?

First and foremost, you need to know that atherosclerosis of the extremities is one of the most common disorders among women and it is also related to other problems like heart disease, carotid artery disease and lower extremity problems.

Let’s see what symptoms you usually get:

• Plaque and fat accumulate on the inner wall of the arteries, making them smaller and preventing blood flow to the legs and feet. This reduces the amount of oxygen that comes out to the extremities. The result is exhaustion and after a few minutes of walking, you may experience leg cramps or an intense burning sensation.
• When you do not get enough oxygen to your muscle tissue, it becomes inflamed and your body responds by accumulating fluid. You may find that your shoes become tight or that your legs seem swollen.

• Atherosclerosis tends to occur in the extremities and usually when one is between 50 and 55 years old. You may notice a “burning” feeling in your legs when you relax, especially at night when you are in bed and it prevents you from sleeping. It is annoying and painful and reduces your quality of life.
• The discomfort is usually concentrated in the calves and feet, hips or buttocks.
• Atherosclerosis of the limbs usually accompanies varicose veins and varicose veins, even arthritis in some cases.

Treatment of atherosclerosis of the extremities

Treatment of atherosclerosis is usually based on a change in lifestyle. Your doctor will tell you what the options are and give you some general guidelines. But in addition to medical treatment, you can follow these simple tips.

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Getting a moderate amount of exercise is important to promote good blood circulation and get oxygen out to the tissue. The best form of exercise you can do is aerobic exercise that activates your heart muscle. How about an example?

• Walk for half an hour every day.
• Swim for 20 minutes.
• Cycling for 15 minutes (as long as you do not have knee problems or arthritis).

It is an excellent way to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol, relieve inflammation and promote good blood circulation. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 cup water (200 ml)
• A pinch of grated ginger (3 g)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon honey (25 g)

Cooking

It is as simple as chopping the garlic and boiling the water. When it boils, add the ginger, honey and garlic. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, remove it from the heat and let it stand for another 10 minutes. Then add the lemon juice. Drink this tea 10 days in a row and then wait five days before repeating the procedure again.

If there is one fruit that promotes good health and youthful arteries, then it is pomegranate. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, fiber and vitamins that help remove plaque, which causes atherosclerosis.

This tea is delicious, medicinal and very effective in improving blood circulation, reducing muscle pain and reducing the bad cholesterol that makes the arteries harden. It is interesting to note that white tea is the richest in antioxidants, so this natural treatment is excellent for many types of ailments.

Listen to how to make it and drink it every night.

Ingredients

• 20 grams of white tea
• 20 grams of peppermint
• 1 tablespoon honey (25 g)
• 1 cup water (200 ml)

Cooking

The first thing you need to do is boil the water. Add the white tea and the mint. It smells wonderful! Now just let it soak for 20 minutes and then sweeten it with a little honey. Delicious!

It is essential to have a healthy diet without animal fats, refined sugar and sweets to avoid atherosclerosis of the extremities. Remember the following foods and include them in your diet!

• Oatmeal
• Green apples
• Cold water fish
• Antioxidant-rich fruits like lemons, oranges, pineapples, kiwis…
• Avocado
• Garlic
• Turmeric
• Olive oil
• Spinach
• Tomatoes