Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Basics

Peripheral Artery Disease occurs when there is a reduced flow of oxygen-rich blood to the arteries that supply blood to the limbs. This is generally caused by atherosclerosis, a build up of plaque in the arteries. Over time, the plaque hardens, causing the arteries to narrow and limiting blood flow to the limbs. PAD commonly affects the legs, but can also affect the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys, stomach, arms and head. Symptoms of PAD include pain, numbness, cramping or heaviness in the legs during physical activity; erectile dysfunction; lower temperature in one leg over the other; slow or poor healing of wounds in the affected limb; paleness; or reduced nail growth.
Below you will find alternative and natural treatment options including those from a Chinese Medicine perspective for Peripheral Artery Disease.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - Questions

Need treatment options for peripheral artery disease (pad) and not finding the information you need?

Using our forums our staff and our community may offer guidance with regards to the treatment of peripheral artery disease (pad).

Acupuncture Blog Posts

• Do Men and Women Respond Differently To Acupuncture? And What Does It Mean?
• Acupuncture with Metformin for Diabetes and Obesity Better Than Metformin Alone (Study)
• Meta-Analysis Finds Acupuncture Effective for Sleep Apnea
• Individualized Acupuncture Found Beneficial for Gulf War Illness (Study)
• Needling Multiple Acupuncture Points – Brain Activation More Than The Sum

Herbal Medicine Blog Posts

• Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicine for Lupus – Lab Analysis
• Understanding How Chai Hu Shu Gan Wan Help With Depression in Epilepsy Patients (Study)
• Three Widely Used Formulas for Cardiac Fibrosis Compared (Study)
• Popular Chinese Herbal Formula Found To Aid Chronic Liver Disease
• Study Explores Beneficial Effects of Popular Chinese Herbal Formula on Diabetic Retinopathy