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"Aromatherapy For leg ulcers, Non -Healing Wounds And Incisions Impaired circulation of blood often leads to non-healing leg ulcers. There are two general forms of leg ulcers (arteriosclerotic and varicose). The arteriosclerotic ulcers are caused by poor circulation secondary to narrowed arteries in the aorta or leg. The tissue level of oxygen is so low that any minor trauma to the leg will produce an expanding non-healing ulceration. These are often painful." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.) "Aromatherapy For leg ulcers, Non -Healing Wounds And Incisions Impaired circulation of blood often leads to non-healing leg ulcers. There are two general forms of leg ulcers (arteriosclerotic and varicose). The arteriosclerotic ulcers are caused by poor circulation secondary to narrowed arteries in the aorta or leg. The tissue level of oxygen is so low that any minor trauma to the leg will produce an expanding non-healing ulceration. These are often painful." - James A. Howenstine, MD, A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"Beneficial for bedsores, bites and stings, bruises, inflamed bunions, burns, dermatitis, dry skin, bleeding hemorrhoids, leg ulcers, nosebleeds, psoriasis, scabies, skin rashes, and sunburn. Also called knitbone. Caution: May cause liver damage if taken internally. Not recommended for internal use except under the careful supervision of a health care professional. External use is generally considered safe. Should not be used during pregnancy." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Make comfrey tea and use it as a compress; soak a clean cloth in it and apply the cloth to aching, inflamed leg ulcers. Note: Comfrey is recommended for external use only. Q Echinacea improves immune function and aids healing. Q Goldenseal is a natural antibiotic and promotes healing. It can be taken in tea or capsule form. It can also be used as a poultice. Moisten a piece of sterile gauze with alcohol-free goldenseal extract and use this to cover the ulcer. Caution: Do not take goldenseal on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, and do not use it during pregnancy." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Laser therapy has not proved beneficial for venous leg ulcers. There may be some benefit in combining laser and infrared light therapy, but more research is needed to prove this conclusively. Vitamin C plus bioflavonoids 3,000 mg 3 times daily. 100 mg twice daily. Powerful antioxidants that help to kill bacteria. Intravenous treatment (under a doctor's supervision) may be beneficial. Very Important Coenzyme Q10 plus Coenzyme A from Coenzyme-A Technologies 60 mg daily. As directed on label. Increases and regulates immunity. Carries oxygen to the cells." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"The Horse Chestnut seed extract did, however, have a significant effect on the number of dressing changes at week 12 and the percentage of wound slough over time, indicating to the authors a potential value in managing venous leg ulcers (Leach, 2006) The efficacy and safety of Horse Chestnut seed extract, given as Venostasin retard (50 mg aescin) twice daily, was compared to mechanical compression involving bandages and stockings in a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study. The 12-week study consisted of 240 patients with chronic venous insufficiency." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "A statistically significant acceleration of wound healing was seen in 21 patients with lower venous leg ulcers who were treated with an ointment containing Marigold extract twice daily for 3 weeks, as compared to a control group of 13 patients with 22 venous ulcers who had saline solution dressings applied for the same amount of time. The total surface area of all the ulcers, which was 67,544 mm2 at the start of the Marigold therapy, had shrunk by 41.7%, to 39,373 mm2 after 3 weeks." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Aloe vera gel was prepared from the fresh leaves and was applied locally (via an Aloe soaked gauze) to leg ulcers 3 to 5 times daily as a dressing after the wound had been cleansed with boric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and citrimide 1 % solution (El Zawahry et al, 1973). There were no control ulcers, nor means of addressing the effect of Aloe separate from that of the wound cleansings. Ulcers, Pressure A review of wound cleansing options for care of pressure ulcers overall identified very little rigorous research (randomized and controlled trials)." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Dulauney MM: Postphlebitic leg ulcers and indications for therapy. Bordeaux Med 12, 1807-1810,1979. 51. Hanna LK, Amin L, and El Serafy I: Trophic ulcers and their treatment with Madecassol. Afr Med 8, 315-318,1969. 52. Huriez CL: Action of the titrated extract of Centella asiatica on cicatrization of leg ulcers (10 mg tablets). Apropos of 50 cases. Lille Med 17(Suppl 3), 574-579,1972. 53. Sarteel AM and Merlen JF: Treatment of leg ulcers. Phlebologie 36, 375-379,1983. 54. Thiers H, et al: Asiaticoside, the active principle of Centella asiatica, in the treatment of cutaneous ulcers." - Michael T. Murray, N.D., The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants (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.)

"See leg ulcers in Part Two.) Q| Avoid wearing socks with tight elastic at the top, which constricts the veins. Q| When traveling, take the following preventive measures: • Do not sit inactive for an entire trip or flight. Get up, move around, stretch. Some airplanes are large enough to allow walking up one aisle and down another. Some airlines, such as Qantas, offer leaflets suggesting leg exercises that passengers can do in their seats. If you are traveling by car, stop, get out, walk around and stretch every couple of hours. • Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Aromatherapy For leg ulcers, Non -Healing Wounds And Incisions Impaired circulation of blood often leads to non-healing leg ulcers. There are two general forms of leg ulcers (arteriosclerotic and varicose). The arteriosclerotic ulcers are caused by poor circulation secondary to narrowed arteries in the aorta or leg. The tissue level of oxygen is so low that any minor trauma to the leg will produce an expanding non-healing ulceration. These are often painful." - James A. Howenstine, MD, A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.) "Better control of diabetes and reversal of diabetic complications will decrease the number of diabetic patients (gangrene, stroke, heart attack, leg ulcers, infections and uremia) now staying in hospitals. Many diabetics will be cured of their illness by changing their fat intake. Disability from hip fractures and compression fractures of the spine requiring hospitalization will be much less frequent with better prevention and correction of osteoporosis." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"Postphlebitic leg ulcers and indications for therapy. Bordeaux Med 1979; 12: 1807-1810 51. Hanna LK, Amin L, El Serafy I. Trophic ulcers and their treatment with Madecassol. Afr Med 1969; 8: 315-318 52. Huriez CL. Action of the titrated extract of Centella asiatica on cicatrization of leg ulcers (10 mg tablets). Apropos of 50 cases. Lille Med 1972; 17: 574-579 53. Sarteel AM, Merlen JE. Treatment of leg ulcers. Phlebologie 1983; 36: 375-379 54. Thiers H, Fayolle J, Boiteau P, Ratsimamanga AR. Asiaticoside, the active principle of Centella asiatica, in the treatment of cutaneous ulcers." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1 (Get the book.)

"People with chronic peripheral vascular disease may have darkened areas of skin, leg ulcers, and varicose veins. CHECKLIST FOR PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE 1 Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs ! Inositol hexaniacinate (page 537) I 1 : 1 Copper (page 499) (for abdominal aortic aneurysm) Folic acid (page 520) (for thromboangiitis obliterans) Medical treatments Over the counter aspirin (Bayer Low Adult Strength, Ecotrin Adult Low Strength) may be recommended to prevent platelet aggregation and clotting." - 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.) "Supplementation with 150 mg of zinc per day improved healing in a preliminary study of elderly patients suffering from chronic leg ulcers.15 Double-blind trials using 135 to 150 mg of zinc daily have shown improvement16 only in patients with low blood zinc levels,17 and no improvement in leg ulcer healing.18,19 A double-blind trial of 150 mg zinc per day in people with skin ulcers due to sickle cell anemia found that the healing rate was almost three times faster in the zinc group than in the placebo group after six months." - 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.)

"This is used worldwide for healing severe burns, cuts, leg ulcers, bruises, and skin irritations. There is wide acceptance of lavender for headache reduction, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, and stress. It kills staphlococcus, typhoid, diptheria, tuberculosis, pneumococci, hemolytic streptococci, and many other pathogens. It also has anti-venom properties. 2. Lemon ?This oil is known to improve leukocyte formation and increase lymphocyte function which helps the immune system. It kills on contact meningococci, typhus, pneumococcus, staphylococcus, diptheria, and hemolytic streptococcus." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.) "There are two general forms of leg ulcers (arteriosclerotic and varicose). The arteriosclerotic ulcers are caused by poor circulation secondary to narrowed arteries in the aorta or leg. The tissue level of oxygen is so low that any minor trauma to the leg will produce an expanding non-healing ulceration. These are often painful. At times it is possible to improve the circulation by coring out the tissue obstructing the arterial channel or by bypassing the obstructed area with a graft. Frequently diabetes plays an important role in these ulcers." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"Holistic approaches that may be helpful A double-blind trial found systemic hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatments, in which the patient is placed in a chamber with highly concentrated oxygen, five days per week for six weeks significantly improved healing of nondiabetic chronic leg ulcers.42 This trial confirms the results from several preliminary studies of systemic HBO therapy." - 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.)

"Arterial (or Ischemic) leg ulcers refers to a failure of the arterial system to supply sufficient blood to the limb, causing oxygen and nutrient deficit. This is normally caused by either stenosis (narrowing), or occlusion (by an embolus) of the microcirculation. 3. Diabetes. How can Serrapeptase help? Serrapeptase helps immensely, as it clears out all of the inflammation and dead tissue. By alleviating the inflammation and clearing away this problem tissue, it relieves the symptoms and allows the healing system to rapidly repair the problem. How many do I take?" - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Externally it is used for scrapes and leg ulcers. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS General: Sensitization to quinine and quinidine have been observed (eczema, itching). Even with therapeutic dosages, an enhanced pseudohemophilia can occur by the drag triggering thrombocytopenia. Drug Interactions: Because of the possibility of thrombocytopenia, care must be taken when Cinchona preparations are administered along with other drags that are known to precipitate thrombocytopenia." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"We've had people with leg ulcers where you couldn't stop the leg ulcer, it was just pouring blood and pus. They couldn't stop it. They wrapped bandages around it and it would leak through the bandage. I learned with leg ulcers that they are like a second rectum. When your body can't get elimination out through the normal channel, it will burst it through anywhere. It's impossible to Leg ulcers never heal until you cleanse the colon. The body creates them as a second rectum which leaks wastes out of a clogged-up body. heal a leg ulcer treating the leg ulcer. I learned that." - Sam Biser, Sam Biser's save your life collection: A Layman's course in curing last-stage diseases (Get the book.)

"What things can I do to help leg ulcers? " 1. Serrapeptase Enzymes - take Serrapeptase enzymes as recommended_ 2. Follow the Healthy Arteries For Life?plan_ 3. Exercise_ Build-up exercise, eventually walking fast for 60 minutes, at least 3 times per week. <><><><><>Q<><><><><><><><>C?<^^ Breast Engorgement "Serrapeptase is a safe and effective method for the treatment of breast engorgement." KeeWH.Tan SL,LeeV. Salmon YM. Singapore Med J. 1989:30(1): 48-54. What is it?" - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Chronic leg ulcers occur in about 75% of adults with sickle cell disease. In a controlled trial, sickle cell patients with low blood levels of zinc received 88 mg of zinc three times per day for 12 weeks.50 Ulcer healing rate was more than three times faster in the zinc group than in the placebo group. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions." - 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.)

"Magnesium sulfate (MgS04) in a 50% solution was injected initially intramuscularly and later intravenously into patients with peripheral vascular disease (including gangrene, claudication, leg ulcers and thrombophlebitis), angina, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), non-haemorrhagic cerebral vascular disease and congestive cardiac failure. A powerful vasodilator effect with marked flushing was noted after intravenous (IV) injection of 4-12 mmol of magnesium and excellent therapeutic results were noted in all forms of arterial disease."52 Dr. Herbert Mansmann Jr." - Mark Sircus, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy (Get the book.)

"For skin eruptions, boils, acne, eczema, psoriasis, carbuncles, warts, ulcers, abscesses, bums (j uice), bedsores, weak emaciated, and leg ulcers; lubricates thejoints for anti-arthritis, rheumatism. The water-soluble method is best for releasing Echinacea's unique active Polysaccharides. Alcohol extracts the less-active volatile and aromatic oils Polyacetylenes and rich Isobutylalkylamines. HasHighIron,Selenium,Zinc, Manganese, Silicon; Vitamins A, B-Complex, B3, C, E, Magnesium, Potassium; Calcium, Phosphoms, and Sodium." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "Rel ieves leg ulcers (antiseptic leaf poultice). •CROSS WORT (Gallium Cruciata laevipes) Has a square hairy stalk 1 -foottall with four directional leaves at eachjoint with yellow flowers, growing in moist meadows. For cuts, bruises, sores, and wounds, cleanses and stops bleeding; rids respiratory mucous, rupture/hernia (int. and ext.); helps stomach problems, and spurs appetite. •CROTON SeedOil, 1-3 minims a strong cathartic; externally asarubefacientand counter-irritant. •CROWFOOT SEE Buttercup. •CUBEB BERRIES Stimulant, aromatic, stomachic, diuretic." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Arnica preparations may cause cardiac arrhythmia, tremor, dizziness, and collapse when used internally at doses higher than those recommended. Oral administration is considered to be potentially unsafe, and ingestion of parts of the whole plant or of Arnica preparations has been reported to cause gastroenteritis, stomach pain, severe diarrhea, vomiting, cardiac arrest and death. drug interactions MINOR RISK Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets, Low Molecular Weight Heparins, and Thrombolytic Agents: Concomitant use of Arnica may result in increased risk of bleeding." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Take internal ly and sprinkle as a powder on unhealed wounds and leg ulcers. Homeopathy uses 6x-12x-30x doses. CONSTRAINTS: Fats, starches, sugar; breaks down and is quickly depleted (need daily). DEFICIENCY SIGNS: Connective tissue aging, sagging skin, wrinkles; dull, thinning or loss of hair; insomnia; soft brittle nails, osteoporosis, poor bone development; slow growth rate, deformed." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Common symptoms of zinc deficiency include: • Eczema, acne, and/or psoriasis • Decreased ability for healing wounds, including leg ulcers and oral lesions • Growth retardation • Delayed sexual maturation • Poor taste and smell acuity • Chronic immuno-deficiency and frequent infections Replenishing zinc levels can take several months of supplementation using 60 to 120 mgs per day, in divided doses. After this phase, the dosage can generally be cut down to 40 to 60 mgs per day, which is more common." - Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.)

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