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30-Mar-2022
How to improve your Circulation?
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Proper circulation is essential for maintaining good health. It allows blood and oxygen to circulate freely throughout the body, allowing all parts of the body to function efficiently. It helps heal wounds, keeps your mind sharp, keeps your heart healthy, and also gives your skin a natural glow.
While colds, flu, and Covid-19 are common, it is important to keep your circulation healthy. On the other hand, some disorders make maintaining normal circulation even more challenging.
What causes circulation problems?
'Obesity, anemia, untreated blood clots, uncontrolled diabetes, and high blood pressure can all affect blood circulation,' doctors warn. 'Smoking can also cause communication problems.'
If you suspect you have poor blood circulation, consider any of the following symptoms:
- Enough energy or attention
- Very cold hands (arms and legs)
- Hair loss or thinning hair
- Due to the compromised immune system, healing can be delayed or lethargic.
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects men.
What can you do to improve circulation?
The good news is, there are many different activities you can do to increase your blood circulation. Try one of the following:
Increase your cardiovascular activity. Stretching before and after exercise, as well as running, cycling, or walking, can help improve blood circulation.
If you are a smoker, quit smoking. Smoking reduces blood flow, damages the walls of blood vessels, and causes plaque to build up in the veins.
Make a cup of black or green tea. 'The antioxidants in these drinks help to dilate the blood vessels, making it easier for your body to pump blood,' he said.
If you have anemia, take an iron supplement or eat an iron-rich diet. If you are iron (or anemic) deficient, you do not have enough red blood cells to circulate oxygen throughout your body. Consult your doctor to find out if an iron supplement is right for you or add iron-rich foods such as spinach, lentils, and (in moderation) red meat to your diet.
Brush your body with a dry brush. Try this procedure to increase blood flow before bathing or showering: Brush your skin with long, up-looking soft bristles.
Reduce your stress level. 'Meditation, yoga, or spending time safely with loved ones personally or digitally can help,' says Dr.
Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids. “Fish like tuna, salmon, and sardines help increase blood flow and are good for your heart,” the doctor said, trying to eat them two or three times a week.
Legs should be raised and compression stockings should be used. Compression socks put pressure on your legs and help push blood vessels through the body and up to your heart. Lifting your legs helps the blood flow to your upper body and compression socks put pressure on your legs, helping the blood vessels to push blood through the body and up to your heart. They also help reduce edema, which can be useful for pregnant women, diabetics, and anyone who spends their day on their feet. (Take this as your license to relax after a hard day
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