Buerger’s Disease
Buerger’s Disease is a rare disease of the arties and veins in the arms and legs. It is characterized by a combination of inflammation and clots in the blood vessels, which impairs blood flow. This eventually damages or destroys tissues and may lead to infection and gangrene. This disease usually begins in the hands and feet and may progress to affect larger areas of the limbs.
Virtually everyone diagnosed with this disease smokes; heavy cigarette smokers are most likely to develop Buerger’s disease, though it can occur in people who use any form of tobacco, including cigars and chewing tobacco. Quitting all forms of tobacco is the only way to stop Buerger’s disease. For those who don’t quit, amputation of all or part of a limb may ultimately be necessary.
Increase vitamin E to 1,600 and gradually to 2,400 I.U.s a day, along with lecithin granules and 500 mg. of vitamin C – massage your foot and exercise.
Note: (The International Record of Medicine, July 1951, reports that of 18 patients with Buerger’s Disease treated with vitamin E, 17 were cured).