Ulcers - Arterial

Arterial ulcers commonly develop on the lower legs, feet, or toes.
Arterial ulcers typically appear as symmetrical open wounds on your lower legs or feet. They can be brown, black, yellow, or gray. These ulcers typically do not bleed, but they are extremely painful.

Other symptoms of arterial ulcers include:

• Increased pain at night
• Cool, shiny skin surrounding the wound
• Leg hair loss
• Faint pulse in the extremity

• Atherosclerosis, which is a condition wherein your arteries narrow because of plaque accumulation
• High blood pressure
• Minor injuries that heal slowly
• Diabetes
• Kidney failure
• Vasculitis, which causes your blood vessels to become inflamed
• History of blood clots in the legs

• Circulation Support Items
• Blood Sugar Regulation Products
• Alkalizing Supplements
• Detox for infections

   L-Arginine (NS Circulatory Health 1 scoop daily)

• Precursor to nitric oxide (NO) → improves blood vessel dilation and circulation.
  May help restore blood flow to extremities.

   1000–3000 mg/day (divided)
   Not for people with active herpes infections (can trigger outbreaks).

   Citrulline (EQ Circulatory Health 1 scoop daily)

• Converts to arginine in the body — more efficient in raising NO levels.
  Improves endothelial function.

  1000–2000 mg 1–2x/day
  Often paired with arginine or taken alone.

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA) (EQ Marine Omega 3)

• Reduce inflammation, improve blood viscosity and flow.
  May help slow arterial plaque progression and support wound healing.

  1000–3000 mg/day of combined EPA/DHA
  From fish oil or algae oil (if vegan)

   Vitamin C (NS Liposomal Vitamin C)

• Essential for collagen synthesis and wound healing.
  Also an antioxidant that helps reduce vascular inflammation.

  500–2000 mg/day
  Divide doses to improve absorption.

   Zinc (EQ Zinc plus copper)

• Crucial for cell repair, immune function, and tissue regeneration.
  Often low in chronic wounds.

  15–30 mg/day
  Use for 2–4 weeks during active wound healing
   Prolonged use may cause copper deficiency — balance if taken long-term.

    Vitamin A (BL Inflam Redux 2, NS Liver Support 2 caps 2-3 times daily)

• Supports epithelial regeneration and immune defense in wounds.

  5000–10,000 IU/day for short-term healing
  Avoid in pregnancy and liver disease; fat-soluble — do not overdose.

   B-Complex Vitamins (EQ B Complex, AI B Complex)

• Especially B1 (thiamine), B6, and B12:
  Support nerve health
  Improve circulation
  Aid in energy metabolism and tissue repair

B-Complex with active forms (methylated B12, P5P for B6)

   Butcher's Broom and Ginkgo (NS Cardiovascular Formula 2 caps 3 times daily)

• Herbal extract shown to improve microcirculation and wound healing.
  May stimulate collagen production.

  60–120 mg/day of standardized extract
  Used in traditional medicine for ulcers and venous insufficiency.

   CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) (EQ CoQ10, FGF CoMega, NS Cardiovascular Formula 2 caps 3 times daily

• Improves cellular energy (ATP) production, particularly in tissues with poor oxygen supply.
• May benefit vascular health and wound healing.

   

  100–200 mg/day
  Ubiquinol form preferred for older adults

   Specific Homeopathic Support & Detox Remedies (Support: EQ Circulapar, Detox: EQ Lymphastat B, EQ Metalstat, BL VBF Defense, BL HM Detox

• BL Inflam Redux 2
• NS AquaMax
• NS Cardiovascular Formula
• NS Celery Seed
• NS Ginkgo
• NS Grape Seed Extract
• NS Green Max
• NS Chlorophyll
• NS Circulatory Health
• NS Cardio Support
• NS Hawthorne
• NS Horse Chestnut
• NS Liposomal Vitamin C
• NS Liver Support
• NS Phosphorus Plus
• NS Turmeric
• NS Omega Complete
• NS Capsicum
• EQ B Complex
• EQ Circulapar
• EQ CoQ10
• EQ Lymphstat B
• EQ Marine Omega 3 Pro
• EQ Metalstat
• EQ Trifolocom
• EQ Equistacom
• EQ Lapachocom
• EQ Zinc
• FGF CoMega
• AI B Complex
• BL HM Detox
• BL VBF Defense

• Manuka honey
• Capsicum

• Mookaite and Rhodonite
• Lace Agate and Carnelian
• Hematite
• Ocean Jasper

• Comfrey
• Slippery Elm
• Gota Kola
• Echinacea

• Calc Sulph
•  Acidum Fluoricum
• Calendula Officinalis
• Carbo Vegetabilis
• Lachesis Muta
• Pulsatilla Nigricans
• Arnica Montana
• Calcarea Carb 

• VibraPro or other circulation modality
• Bemer
• Rife Frequencies
• Biomat
• Photonic Mat
• Daily walking
• Massage
• PEMF

• KI-1
• Liv-3
• SP-6
• SP-9
• ST-36

• Smoking cessation: As peripheral vascular disease is a significant risk factor for the development of arterial ulcers, smoking cessation is recommended to halt the progression of the disease.
• Regular exercise: Walking helps relieve the claudication pain, and is effective in managing the symptoms of peripheral vascular disease. 30-60 minutes of walking daily is very important.
• Adequate nutrition: Optimum nutrition is necessary for wound healing.
• Avoid compression therapy: Patients with arterial ulcers have a compromised blood supply. Therefore, compression therapy must be used cautiously as it might further compromise the already restricted perfusion.
• Healing poultice -  place a little bit of extra-virgin olive oil and oil drop of liquid chlorophyll in some dressing and gently apply to the wound.
• Kale remedy: cut the kale into small pieces and mix two tablespoons of kale with one cup of oatmeal tea. Moisten the kale in the hot tea and after it has cooled, moisten the wound with it.
• Healing juice for ulcers: blend 20 well-washed carrots in the blender and two cups of cabbage with one cup of alfalfa sprouts. Sip the juice slowly while eating.
• Green tea or ginkgo infusions will help promote good circulation. Drink two or three cups 20 minutes after eating.

• Ginger oil
• Cypress oil
• Eucalyptus oil
• Wintergreen oil
• Juniper oil
• Black pepper oil
• Lavender oil
• Neroli oil
• Cumin oil