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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Author: Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha/page/1) … 3 [4](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha/page/4) … [5](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha/page/5) [![Poor circulation can affect cardiovascular issues](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Poor%20Circulation_iStock-1080415400.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-poor-circulation-can-affect-your-overall-health) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-poor-circulation-can-affect-your-overall-health) ## [How Poor Circulation Can Affect Your Overall Health](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-poor-circulation-can-affect-your-overall-health) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [January 31st, 2023](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-poor-circulation-can-affect-your-overall-health) Poor circulation is much more than feeling cold most of the time. Or, an issue that may lead to numbness or tingling in your extremities. In many cases, it can have a substantial impact on your overall health and well-being. In fact, in some cases, poor circulation may even have an impact on your mental health. [![Peripheral artery disease surgical options](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/PAD_iStock-1273606003.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/surgical-options-for-treating-peripheral-artery-disease) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/surgical-options-for-treating-peripheral-artery-disease) ## [Surgical Options for Treating Peripheral Arterial Disease](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/surgical-options-for-treating-peripheral-artery-disease) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [October 10th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/surgical-options-for-treating-peripheral-artery-disease) Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can be asymptomatic or be severe enough to make walking or moving your arms or legs difficult. It can even prevent wounds or ulcers from healing appropriately. PAD is caused by plaque buildup in the arteries that carry blood to your legs and feet, restricting blood flow. [![leg swelling treatments](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1138158264.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-can-i-do-about-my-swollen-legs) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-can-i-do-about-my-swollen-legs) ## [What Can I Do About My Swollen Legs?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-can-i-do-about-my-swollen-legs) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [July 27th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/what-can-i-do-about-my-swollen-legs) Following up from our previous post, Why Are My Legs Swelling, we wanted to further explore this topic and discuss some of the treatment options that may be available to help alleviate your swollen legs, a.k.a, peripheral edema. [![Leg swelling](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Leg_Swelling_iStock-999892800.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/why-are-my-legs-swelling) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/why-are-my-legs-swelling) ## [Why Are My Legs Swelling?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/why-are-my-legs-swelling) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [July 7th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/why-are-my-legs-swelling) Leg swelling can be a painful and scary experience. There are numerous potential causes of this condition from circulatory to environmental to inflammatory. In this article we discuss some of the most common causes of leg swelling, also known as peripheral edema. [![Stroke awareness month](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1049512838.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-minimize-your-risk-of-carotid-artery-disease-and-stroke) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-minimize-your-risk-of-carotid-artery-disease-and-stroke) ## [How to Minimize Your Risk of Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-minimize-your-risk-of-carotid-artery-disease-and-stroke) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [May 20th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-minimize-your-risk-of-carotid-artery-disease-and-stroke) May is Stroke Awareness Month. Strokes are the second leading cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of disability. Understanding the warning signs and preventative methods to identify a stroke can help you lead a healthier life, which is one of our primary goals at The Cardiovascular Care Group. [![Nutrition helps improve poor vascular circulation](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-1287921898.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation-0) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation-0) ## [Understanding How Nutrition Affects Blood Flow](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation-0) - by [Dr. Andrew Cha, DO, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha) - [March 4th, 2022](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/best-foods-for-optimizing-blood-flow-and-circulation-0) March is National Nutrition Month. Understanding the correlation between eating proper foods and its affects on vascular health is an important topic for us to discuss. Let's talk about some of causes of poor circulation and 6 foods that can help improve this vascular issue. ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha/page/1) … 3 [4](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha/page/4) … [5](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/dr-andrew-cha/page/5) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (61)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (56)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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