With September being Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month, we wanted to focus on this disease as over 8 million Americans suffer from it, and it can be associated with a host of other issues such as heart disease and stroke.
Read MorePeripheral Artery Disease (PAD) a.k.a “Hardening of the Arteries” – What You Should Know
How to Treat Leg Pain aka CLAUDICATION - Part II
As we discussed in Part I in our series on leg pain (aka claudication), there are many sources contributing to the discomfort we feel in our legs. One of the most common causes, however, is poor circulation or Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)....
Read MoreHow To Treat Leg Pain aka Claudication – Part I
Leg pain may come from a variety of sources. Some pain –particularly muscular or joint pain – can be attributed to overuse. Frequently, back problems of spinal alignment cause pain in the legs. Occasionally, pain may emanate from the vascular...
Read MoreBest Foods for Optimizing Blood Flow and Circulation
Following our previous post on circulation, we want to talk about some food choices you can make that may improve your blood flow and circulation. In addition, it is National Nutrition Month, so what better time to discuss healthy eating and...
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Have Poor Circulation?
The body's circulation system is responsible for sending blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body. So, when blood flow to a specific part is reduced, you may experience what is known as poor circulation. Essentially, there is not enough...
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