This Is How To Improve Your Blood Circulation

If you strive for good overall health of your body, then appropriate blood circulation is one of the health issues you should pay attention to. The reason for this is that all essential nutrients and healthy components, as well as oxygen, are transmitted to the different systems of the body by blood circulation. Furthermore, blood circulation encourages cell development and functioning of the organic systems.

Insufficient blood circulation may be harmful for the complete human organism, it may impact the cardiac, renal and motor functions and skills, and it may even cause harm to the brain or some other organ such as the liver. Hence, improper blood circulation is the cause of numerous health conditions.

Usual indicators of insufficient circulation include numbness or tremor, cold palms and feet, exhaustion, lightheadedness, excessive hair loss, dry skin, edema, cephalalgia, muscle cramps, ache in the lower limbs, and an irregular pulsation of the heart.

Poor blood circulation is caused by many factors that may be a result of inappropriate lifestyle, lack of movement, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, too much caffeine, bad nutrition and many hours in a sitting position.

In addition, poor blood circulation may occur during pregnancy or it may be caused by health conditions such as diabetes mellitus, increased cholesterol levels, hypertension, problems with the thyroid gland, obesity, excess body fat, nerve diseases, lack of red blood cells in the blood, narrowed or obstructed blood vessels and allergies caused by food.

Blood circulation may be better if you introduce some novelties in your life, such as an improved diet, more physical exercise or home remedies. However, if you have some serious circulatory disorders, you must ask for an advice by a medical practitioner.

Below are some of the best options to get better blood circulation.

1. Exercise

As for many other conditions and health problems, physical exercise is recommended also for people with poor blood circulation. Difficult exercises are not compulsory, blood flow improves even with simple and moderate physical exercise.

• Walk at least 30 minutes a day, every day if possible, to achieve optimal results.
• Introduce some interesting and relaxing activities or sports such as jogging, biking, roller skating, ice skating etc., at least couple of times a week.
• If possible, introduce some simple exercises for your palms and feet for approximately 15 minutes after you wake up in the morning.

Tip: Excessive exercise is not necessary, particularly when you have poor blood circulation.

2. Massage

Massage relaxes the body, promotes blood flow and it affects the blood vessels. Light and gentle massage is recommended.

1. Warm slightly some type of oil that is available to you, such as lavender, olive, vanilla, coconut or almond oil. You can insert several drops of rosemary oil in this mixture.
2. Use the oil to gently massage the extremities, both palms and feet, and other body parts.
3. Leave the oil for a while and take a warm bath.
4. You can repeat the massage couple of times a week.

Tip: An optimal massage would be when the movements are directed towards the heart, to encourage blood and lymph flow.

3. Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is a very beneficial remedy for poor blood circulation. It acts positively on blood vessels, therebysupporting blood flow.

Prepare yourself some hot bath, steam bath or a Jacuzzi bath, or as an alternative, visit some spa center couple of times a week.

4. Turmeric

Healthy nutrition does make a difference in your life, so add some healthy spices such as turmeric. It is a spice that helps and prevents many diseases, and it improves blood circulation. Curcumin, an active component in turmeric, protects the circulatory system from clogging and plaque depositions in the arteries.

• A study from the journal Nutrition Research, published in 2012, indicates that turmeric has the same beneficial properties as exercise when it comes to blood circulation.
• Mix 1 tspn of turmeric powder and some honey in a cup of mildly warm milk. Consume this drink once or twice a day.
• Introduce turmeric as a supplement, after you ask for medical advice.
• Add turmeric in the food you prepare at home.

Source: healthylifestylebase.com