What choices do i have for treating atherosclerosis?

Risk factors: The risk factors for peripheral vascular disease are hypertension, diabetes, cholesterolemia and smoking. All of these risks should be modified and decreased if one has pvd. Smoking is by far the worst of these so please do not smoke.

So many!: Start with a healthy diet-vegetarian, vegan, low animal fat or some variant. Add exercise: 30 minutes 5 days a week minimum if able. If you're smoking: stop! if you're overweight or obese, start to slowly aim for normal weight. Have your cholesterol checked and treat with meds if necessary. Check your BP and treat if needed. Finally, choose your parents wisely!

Nutrition, Lifestyle: I think dr. Werner gave excellent advice. There's a very good documentary on nutrition i'd recommend- forks over knives. You can get it via netflix. http://www.forksoverknives.com/.