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Intermittent Claudication

When taking a walk leaves you in pain, a hardening of the leg arteries may be the reason. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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  1. Atherosclerosis
When taking a walk leaves you in pain, a hardening of the leg arteries may be the reason. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Get some extra E

    Take 400 to 600 IU of vitamin E every day to improve blood flow and increase walking capacity

  • Try policosanol for your platelets

    Reduce platelet stickiness and improve walking capacity by taking 10 mg of this natural supplement twice a day

  • Trim the unhealthy fat

    Avoid foods high in meat fat, dairy fat, and trans fat that raise the risk of changes in the arteries that lead to intermittent claudication

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