One herbal formula can treat many dangerous diseases

In one of our first e-Alerts, we told you about a powerful natural remedy for intermittent claudication, a painful condition caused by a lack of oxygen to the legs and feet. That remedy is called Padma Basic, and it’s brought much-needed relief to the hundreds of people who suffer from this painful condition. Now, it may help deliver protection to those of us who aren’t lucky enough to experience this pain. Let me explain

I came across a study last week on a condition called peripheral artery disease (PAD). This disease, which is characterized by narrowed blood vessels in the arms and legs, was the subject of a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Peripheral artery disease is particularly common in people 70 and over, and in younger people with a history of smoking or diabetes. And it’s not something you can afford to ignore — having PAD quadruples your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Unfortunately, the JAMA study revealed that PAD is startlingly under-diagnosed even among high-risk patients – an oversight that could cost people their lives.

The most common symptom of PAD is intermittent claudication. If you are in a high-risk group, and you go to the doctor complaining of pains in your legs, he’ll probably test you for PAD. Usually, that means taking a blood pressure reading on your arm and on your ankle.

But this study showed that without that red flag of leg pain, doctors rarely test for PAD. That means a lot of cases simply aren’t diagnosed. Out of 6,979 participants in the study, only 11 percent of the people with diagnosed PAD actually experienced leg pain. Even when PAD is diagnosed, the study found that more than 40 percent of the patients were not given blood thinners or other treatment to combat the disease.

So there’s a good chance that your doctor won’t test you for PAD, and if he does, he still won’t necessarily know how to treat it.

But our research suggests that Padma Basic can help reverse PAD in the same way it helps with intermittent claudication. Padma’s unique blend of 20 different herbs clears excess free radicals circulating in your blood, which contribute to hardening of the arteries. The formula also inhibits the accumulation of fat layers in the blood vessels, and blocks the growth of smooth muscle cells that close up blood vessel walls. Since we first introduced HSI members to Padma, many have reported back to us that it offers significant relief:

“I had severe leg cramps, which were very painful and kept me awake at night. Since using Padma Basic, I’ve been able to sleep at night. It’s also helped relieve leg cramps during the day.” Lloyd H., Ohio

“The pain in my left leg has been eliminatedI can now walk almost pain free.” John B., Arkansas

Padma Basic is readily available overseas, but difficult to find in the U.S. Fortunately, we were able to find a reputable distributor for HSI members to order it directly. If you’d like to give it a try, contact Optimal Health Resources at 888-727-6388 and mention that you’re a member of HSI.

One cautionary note: The new JAMA study tells us that if you fall into a high-risk group (namely, if you’re over 70, or you have a history of smoking or diabetes), you should tell your doctor about any leg pain. Padma Basic may still help you, but your doctor should also test you for PAD.

There’s one common thread that ties together everything we do at HSI – helping you stay as healthy as you can possibly be. Through these e-Alerts, we’ll update you on new developments in health care as soon as we discover them. We’ll continue to look for more information on PAD and intermittent claudication and bring any findings to you as soon as possible.

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