Quit Smoking to Help Circulation and Prevent Buerger's Disease

According to the Mayo Clinic, smoking causes Buerger’s Disease, a condition that affects circulation in the legs and arms. This is a rare disease of the arteries and veins that is found in people who smoke tobacco products heavily -- one and a half packs a day or more. It can cause development of blood clots and can keep nutrients and oxygen from reaching the tips of fingers and toes, thus killing cells. Some people with this disease experience gangrenous areas that need to be amputated.


The cure is to prevent absorption of nicotine into the body. Avoiding smoking or chewing tobacco or taking in any other product with nicotine is essential to recover from this disease, according to the article.

Quitting smoking isn’t easy. But it is necessary to recover from this condition which is found mostly in the Middle East where there is a larger percentage of heavy smokers.

Heat can help stimulate circulation and help relax tense muscles for those who are trying to quit smoking. Nervousness and tension caused by nicotine withdrawal may be eased with the use of a microwave heating pad. Maine Warmers’ neck warmers and back warmers may help. Hand Warmers can help warm cold fingers for those who suffer from poor circulation.