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Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral vascular disease includes conditions such as intermittent claudication or Raynaud's syndrome. It is often associated with other cardiovascular problems such as ischaemic heart disease, hypercholesterolaemia or even strokes. There a numerous risk factors for peripheral vascular disease. A careful history is the key to a proper diagnosis. Smoking and high blood cholesterol levels are important risk factors, and should be evaluated fully. Symptoms vary from merely suffering cold hands or feet, to severe pain on walking (intermittent claudication), painful numbness and cold fingers or toes (Raynaud's) or in severe cases gangrene of the extremitis. Once the diagnosis is made, conventional medicines are used to dilate the peripheral blood vessels, prevent spasm, and to thin the blood. Drugs however often cause troublesome side-effects and may not be particularly effective, and the role of complementary medicine should be considered to help with the condition. How Can We Help?We offer a caring, alternative approach to your needs. We specialise in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, and there are a number of approaches that can help. Each person is dealt with individually. Each person’s needs are different. The actual treatment will vary from person to person. There are a number of factors that may aggravate the condition, and these include stress, dietary factors, and even the presence of heavy metal toxicity or parasites in the body. These need to be considered and dealt with as necessary. Raynaud's disease may be associated with a number of other features, which are part of a more widespread auto-immune condition, and this needs particular attention. We usually recommend a number of tests to evaluate the condition, and to exclude these aggravating factors. Following an initial assessment, or a free initial consultation (may not be available at some Clinics), a recommendation will be made regarding suitable tests or treatment. What Tests Do You Need?A number of tests may be of benefit, including the following:
We usually recommend a Vitamin and Mineral test for most of our patients, as vitamin or mineral deficiencies can contribute to many health problems. It is not always necessary to carry out any tests in Peripheral Vascular Disease, as it may be possible to obtain good relief from the symptoms with a number of approaches. What Advice Do You Get?The actual advice given depends on the individual. The treatments recommended will depend on the underlying factors predisposing to the condition. Acupuncture, Reflexology, VacuPressure or even Hypnotherapy may be extremely useful. Nutritional, herbal and homoeopathic medicines can also be extremely useful. These may be used alongside conventional drugs very effectively. A comprehensive treatment programme – based on the therapies discussed above – is recommended during your consultations. How Successful Is Our Treatment?Our treatment programmes are usually very successful. We often succeed where others have failed. The reason for this is due to the tests carried out – which enables us to tailor the treatments according to the specific needs of the individual – and also due to the experience we have gained over the years together with the efficacy of our unique, specialised products – herbal, homoeopathic and nutritional. Most – if not all – of our patients have benefited from out treatment programmes. Individual treatment programmes may be complex, and may need some commitment to follow successfully. Dietary changes together with a number of supplements, herbal and / or homoeopathic medicines to take every day, together with weekly treatments may be required for a period of at least 10 – 12 weeks. How Much Does it Cost?It is impossible to estimate the cost in any individual person, as the treatment recommended will vary from person to person. The tests that may be required also vary in cost, and further information may be found together with information relating to each specific test. The costs of individual therapies and products also differ, and you should refer to current price lists, or make enquiries at the Clinic. We always offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, and further information regarding cost may be discussed at this time. (Free consultations may not be available at all the Clinics we visit.) © Better Health Limited 2002 |
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