Cayenne, or Capsicum, is widely regarded as the most effective herbal remedy for circulation problems. It can help to stimulate your heart, strengthen your arteries, and regulate blood flow. You can mix it with water, take it as a capsule, or use it as a ground red pepper seasoning on your food.

For a small number of patients, the medications aren't enough, and other treatments may be necessary. Angioplasty, stent placement, or clot-removal treatments are nonsurgical and are performed by making a small cut through which a catheter is inserted to reach the blocked artery. A tiny balloon is inflated inside the artery to open the clog.

High blood pressure and/or cholesterol-lowering medications should be taken as directed, because not following directions increases your risk for PAD, as well as heart attack and stroke.

Peripheral Artery Disease (“PAD”), also known as Peripheral Vascular Disease, often has no symptoms. People who experience symptoms often mistake them for something else, like a back or muscle problem. The most common symptom is painful cramping in the hips, thighs, or calves while walking, climbing stairs, or exercising. This is because the muscles are not getting enough blood flow due to plaque buildup, creating a blockage in the arteries. The pain usually subsides after the person stops exercising.