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"DANGER SIGN If you have tenderness, swelling, redness, or warmth in one leg and then begin to have chest pain or trouble breathing, these can be signs of a pulmonary embolism—a potentially fatal complication of a deep vein thrombosis. SIGN OF THE TIMES The term claudication has its roots in the Latin verb claudi-care,"io limp.'The Roman emperor Claudius was given this name because he hobbled. Leg cramps, particularly in one leg, can also be a sign of another potentially life-threatening condition, deep vein thrombosis (DVT)." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Additional ultrasounds revealed, however, that Jan's entire right leg vein was blocked from ankle to groin with a huge clot known as a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. It was from this larger clot that smaller ones were traveling up to block the major arteries of her lungs. From torso to toes, Jan's blood was clotting up like sludge and no one could explain why. Without knowing exactly what was causing Jan's condition, the ER physicians put her on the blood thinner Coumadin with the understanding that she would need to stay on it for several months to avert further crises." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Occasionally, it can be a sign of an abdominal cancer or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). (See Chapter 7.) In DVT, a clot forms in a vein located deep within the leg, causing redness, swelling, and pain. If the clot breaks off, it can lodge in the lungs, causing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism; sometimes the clot will travel to the heart or brain, leading to a heart attack or stroke. Varicose veins are the result of an improper selection of grandparents. —William Osier, the Father of Modern speaking of signs Medicine raised, twisted, and blue, and the area around them may itch or ache." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"The side effects of raloxifene are vasomotor symptoms, unexplained leg cramps, and a risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) approximately equal to that of estrogen. The newest, but very limited, drug for osteoporosis treatment is parathyroid hormone. It is called teriparatide (Forteo), and it actually stimulates osteoblast activity, the cells that build bone. Its effect on the bone is uniquely different from any of the other medications." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Leg cramps, particularly in one leg, can also be a sign of another potentially life-threatening condition, deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In DVT a clot forms in a large vein and can easily break off and travel to the heart and lungs, leading to death. Other signs of DVT, which usually come on fairly suddenly, are muscle tenderness or deep muscle pain, swelling, tenderness, warmth, and discoloration of the affected area. DVTs occur more often in people over age 40 and those who are immobilized for a prolonged length of time from either illness, injury, or some other reason." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Another study recently published in the medical journal Angiology demonstrated that nattokinase can protect against deep vein thrombosis during long airline flights. Maybe Japan Airlines was on to something when it started using dried natto— which was developed about ten years ago— for in-flight meals and as a snack with beer. Natto is also highly antibacterial, in part because it has a high nutritive value and is easy for the body to absorb. In years past in Japan, food poisoning was very common, and people used natto to prevent cholera, typhoid, and dysentery." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"For me, it has been of significant therapeutic value in treating high blood pressure, ischemic stroke, and peripheral artery disease, and dissolving deep vein thrombosis," he says. "Administered soon after severe strokes, it may help restore some of the lost functions. I've been able to help many diabetic patients with eye and kidney problems, as well as postpone the need for amputations." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.) "In another study, Italian researchers used a nattokinase supplement to reduce thrombotic events such as deep vein thrombosis among high-risk individuals with thrombophilia during and after prolonged airline flights. Blood coagulability increases during long air travel and blood flow slows down, especially in the lower legs. Dehydration and in-flight alcohol exacerbate the situation. Our Recommendations Nattokinase and lumbrokinase have a great future in both preventing and treating atherosclerotic buildup." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"People with higher levels of the sulfur-based amino acid homocysteine in their bodies from eating a diet high in animal products have higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Fresher, cleaner breath is definitely a good thing, but the underlying improvement in health is indeed a powerful motivator for making dietary changes. Food for Thought: The Bortons Weigh In After only a week on a plant-based diet, Larry and Louise reported positive outcomes from their new dietary choices." - John A. McDougall, Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up (Get the book.)

"High homocysteine levels also seem to contribute to neuropathy, the nerve damage that can cause pain, numbness, or blindness in diabetes patients; and with deep vein thrombosis (a clot getting lodged in a vein); and pulmonary embolism (when a clot gets stuck in a blood vessel in the lungs). Vitamin B12 and folate work together to keep homocysteine within healthy limits." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"If the varicose veins are allowed to worsen there is a risk of developing phlebitis (inflammation of the wall of the vein), eczema, leg ulcers, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). To avoid these complications, an operation may be required. An operation may also be necessary if varicose veins cause pain." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Cardiovascular Diseases Section H Arterial Disease, (Actions also for Angina, Blood Clots, deep vein thrombosis or DVT) What is it? Arteriosclerosis (calcium deposits) and Atherosclerosis (fat deposits) involve a build-up on the inside of artery walls. What causes it? While there is overwhelming evidence that high levels of cholesterol increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis, angina, DVT and blood clots, cholesterol is not the damaging mechanism." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Moreover, there is the additional concern that tamoxifen raises the risks for stroke, uterine cancer, cataracts, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, although the overall benefits of breast cancer prevention are still believed to outweigh the risks.42 Other chemicals have also been investigated as alternatives to tamoxifen, but these drugs are encumbered by limited effectiveness and/or some of the same troublesome side effects.45,46 Drugs such as tamoxifen and its newer analogues are considered anti-estrogen drugs." - T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. and Thomas M. Campbell II, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health (Get the book.)

"Enhancement by factor V Leiden mutation of deep vein thrombosis associated with oral contraceptives containing third generation progestogen. 43 The Lancet, 1995; 346: 1593-6; Chasen-Taber L, Stampfer MJ. Epidemiology of oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease. Ann Intern Med, 1998; 128: 467-77. 43 Venous thromboembolic disease and combined oral contraceptives: results of international multicentre case-control study. World Health Organization Collaborative Study of Cardiovascular Disease and Steroid Hormone Contraception. The Lancet, 1995; 346: 1575-82." - Martin J. Walker, HRT Licensed to Kill and Maim: The Unheard Voices of Women Damaged by Hormone Replacement Therapy (Get the book.)

"High homocysteine levels also seem to contribute to neuropathy, the nerve damage that can cause pain, numbness, or blindness in diabetes patients; and with deep vein thrombosis (a clot getting lodged in a vein); and pulmonary embolism (when a clot gets stuck in a blood vessel in the lungs). Vitamin B12 and folate work together to keep homocysteine within healthy limits." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"If left untreated it can spread to deeper veins and can eventually lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), where clots form in the large veins of the legs. SYMPTOMS TREATMENT GOAL • Skin feels warm to the touch • Redness and sensitivity in the affected area • Occasionally, the area can Treatment aims to bring relief to symptoms, and determine lifestyle changes to prevent the condition from recurring. Phlebitis can lead to serious complications and it is important to be aware of the implications of clotting." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Protect from heart attack with 1 gram Vitamin C per day, reduces deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) by 50%. There are 450.000 strokes per year in America, 85% from blood clots in the Brain, 15% internal bleeding/hemorrhages. SEE Blood, Circulation, Heart Attack, and Stroke." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "Protect from heart attack with 1 gram Vitamin C per day, reduces deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) by 50%. Enlarged Heart May be reduced in 2 days with 100 mg.Bl Thiamine injections which spurs Oxygen to bum much lactic acid in heart muscle; along with B-Complex foods. Without Vitamin Bl heart muscles become weak and enlarged. Mitral Valve Prolapse A heart valve stretched inward upon closing (take painkil lers and Oxygen). ForQuieting Palpitations Affects more women than men; may be from indigestion and gas, hysteria, hypochondria, ormalnutrition (need Iron, and/or Phosphorus); 500 mg." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"They can be used to decrease the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after surgery and can be applied topically to bruises and sports injuries. Pharmacological effects and clinical efficacy Horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastaneum L. The plant and the drug Aesculus hippocastanum (syn. Hippocastanum vulgare, Escin has been shown to reduce oedema, decrease capil-Gaertn., Hippocastanaceae) is native to western Asia, but lary permeability and increase venous tone." - Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson, Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy (Get the book.)

"Avoid iatrogenic (physician-caused) disease of post-menopausal artificial Estrogen therapy that causes increased risk of endometrial cancer 4-8 times the norm, hyperplasia, breast cancer, cystic breast disease (take Vitamin E), uterine cancer involvingthe uterus-lined endometrium glands usually in older women (from 27 per 10,000 to 41 with Estrogen pil Is), deep vein thrombosis (clotting), increased blood pressure, gallstones, glucose intolerance, and elevated triglycerides." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Inspection also discloses an advertising campaign scheduled in medical journals and mailings to physicians bearing claims that represent and suggest that breads are useful in the prevention of serious disease conditions such as but not limited to, ischemic heart disease, diverticular disease, diabetes, obesity, deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins and colonic cancer. Such claims and statements cause these articles to be new drugs." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.)

"Fondaparinux is a newer drug used to prevent deep vein thrombosis in people who are undergoing hip surgery, knee replacement, or hip replacement. It works by interfering with one of the biochemical factors that causes blood to clot. Possible Side Effects The drug's more common side effects include anemia, fever, water retention, nausea, vomiting, and rash." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

"Side effects of these medications may include PMS symptoms, hirsutism, menopausal symptoms, liver dysfunction, and deep vein thrombosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy, with or without salpingo-oophorectomy, is reserved for patients with intractable pain who have completed child bearing. MENOPAUSE Conventional treatment of menopause typically involves the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The most commonly prescribed and studied HRT combination is estrogen in the form of equine estrogens (Premarin) and medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera)." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"CVI also results from a simple failure of the valves in leg veins to hold blood against gravity, leading to sluggish movement of blood out of the veins, resulting in swollen legs. CHECKLIST FOR CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs þ?? Flavonoids (page 516) Butcher's broom (rutin) (page 649) Proanthocyanidins Horse chestnut (page 574) (page 692) Gotu kola (page 684) Red vine leaf What are the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency? CVI may cause feet and calves to become swollen, often accompanied by a dull ache made worse with prolonged standing." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"MY SOY STORY: THE LECTIN CONNECTION I was a healthy, active 45-year-old woman when I suffered a bout of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism. I ended up in the hospital with a heparin drip and am now on lifelong Coumadin therapy. Because I had no family history of this condition, they gave me numerous blood tests at the hospital to find a cause. Because nothing surfaced, I started thinking about what I had changed in my diet." - Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food (Get the book.)

"If a thrombus forms in one of the deeper veins in the leg (a condition called deep vein thrombosis), it may very well travel up through the heart and into the lungs, where it can lodge in an artery and cause a pulmonary embolism. This is a "lung attack," the death of lung tissue caused by a stoppage in the blood flow. The problem could be mild or deadly, depending on which artery in the lung is blocked. But a thrombus can cause trouble even if it doesn't free itself and travel to the lungs. For example, it may block the flow of blood in a major leg vein, causing pain and swelling." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

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